Nestled between the banks of the Congaree River and the downtown scene, you’ll find one of Columbia SC’s most electric districts. From museums full of wonder, public art around every corner, and a mouth-watering culinary scene, The Vista makes for a whirlwind weekend escape. Saturday Morning Check…
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While the main event of Thanksgiving Day gathers everyone in one place for a delicious meal, the fact of the matter is that there are many more hours in the day and all those folks gathered around the table will need something to do. Family and friends that travel from near and far will be visiting…
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In the restaurant world Monday is typically the slowest day in-house, after a long weekend of wine-ing, dining, and brunching some restaurants choose the first day of the week to take a break. But for those looking for a bite to eat after a long Monday, we’ve got the scoop on all restaurants…
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It’s right there in the name, SC Famously Hot Pride Festival is so hot they have to wait for the cooler months to host it. That’s why the 34th annual pride festival is parading into Columbia all week-long Oct. 13-20, 2024. It’s time to giddy up to the Pink Pony Club to celebrate individuality and…
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Planning a day or long weekend in Columbia SC doesn’t have to break the bank. We’ve curated eight ways to fill your days in Columbia SC – for free! Combine this list with the multitude of kid-friendly dining in the region and you are set for your next adventure with the fam. It doesn’t cost a…
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From fun and free to special-occasion fee-based experiences, we chatted with our Experience Columbia SC Ambassadors who have littles in their lives to compile the ultimate list of unexpected things to do with kids in Columbia, SC. How many can your family check off the list this year? 1. Take a kid…
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It’s no secret that Columbia, SC is a city on the rise, and tourists from all over are traveling to see what the hype is all about. James Beard recognized restaurants, local breweries, hotel properties and more are consistently popping up all over town, but that’s not all that entices visitors to…
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While we can’t officially claim that there is a chill in the air here in Columbia SC, according to the calendar fall has arrived and we have the menus to prove it. Local businesses have broken out the pumpkin spice, soup pots, apples, pie pans and more in celebration of the changing season. From…
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Enjoy the vibrant colors and cooler temperatures of fall in Columbia SC. Peak times to see fall foliage in the Columbia region are from late October to early November, and there is no shortage of places to leaf-peep. Parks and Gardens The Columbia region is home to many parks and gardens where…
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In Columbia SC, game days are our specialty so you can bet we are sharing some inventive ways to make the most of our favorite season. Whether you're watching the game from inside the stadium, from the big screen at your favorite local spot, or from the comfort of your own home, the energy remains…
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