Outdoor entertainment, celebrations of independence, cultural appreciation, artistic inspiration, delicious food… all of this and more means summer is finally about to get started. Kick the season off right with events that incorporate all of the above and pay us a visit this month in the Heart of…
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Want a full weekend of events to do for Memorial Day this year? Make your Memorial Day a three-day weekend in the heart of SC. CRUISING DOWN CONGAREE Name a more wonderful way to kick-off Memorial Day weekend than some fun in the sun? That's what we thought. At Palmetto Outdoors, there’s fun for the…
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Columbia SC is known for its riverside running trails and winding bike paths (we're looking at you Harbison State Forrest). But sometimes nothing beats the energy of a group fitness class. In a city of go-getters, it won't surprise you that we've got plenty to choose from with drop-in options…
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Shopping for holiday gifts can be daunting. What do you buy for the person who as everything? We’ve put together gift ideas in some unexpected spaces here in Columbia SC that can help make this year’s giving special. Souvenirs One of the cool things about Columbia is that our favorite attractions…
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Around the city there is a plethora of things to see and do. We’ve rounded up the top 15 things that you definitely can’t miss on your next visit. Get ready to cross things off your bucket list. 1. Go to Soda City Market The hot ticket around town on Saturday mornings. This farmer’s market style…
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Beyond the relief from heat, autumn brings all kinds of good times to Columbia SC. Keep reading to find out why fall in Columbia SC is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. 1. Foliage From a stroll around UofSC’s campus to a hike along the Three Rivers Greenway trails, there’s no shortage of…
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Follow along with Experience Columbia SC's expert itinerary to maximize your day with the animals at Riverbanks Zoo. 8:45 Arrive, park and make your way to ticketing to beat the crowds for 9:00 am park opening. 9:00 Get set with stroller and wheelchair rental. Grab a map and get ready for a day of…
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With a never-ending roster of live music events, festivals and sporting events (Go Gamecocks!), it’s hard to be bored in Columbia SC. With so much to see and do, knowing where to start can be daunting – especially for first-time visitors (looking at you, new students). Fret not, friend. We’ve put…
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When we think of the sounds of Columbia SC, Sandstorm playing at Williams-Brice Stadium, train horns and the flow of the river may come to mind. Local band Prettier Than Matt has also been contributing to the sound of our city for over a decade. The duo, Jeff Pitts and Jessica Skinner Sims, enjoy…
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May has been recognized by the U.S. as Asian American Pacific Islander Month since 1992. In 2022, the City of Columbia also proclaimed May to be Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is a chance to celebrate the history of the AAPI people and honor the culture and community that they…
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