The South and food have been long been intertwined, and you can expect Columbia SC to be an anchor in the Southern culinary scene. In 2023 and 2024, Columbia has had numerous James Beard recognized restaurants! Keep reading so you'll know where to find the best of the best fix in Columbia, SC…
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If the sound of the Sandstorm hasn't graced your ears yet, it will soon. Yep football is back in Columbia SC, specifically Gamecock football. While the football games are the reason we all show up, there’s a lot more that goes into the football festivities around here. From the food and drink to…
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Enjoy an end-of-summer weekend full of live music, outdoor recreation, top-notch restaurants and attractions for all ages. Here’s your can’t-miss list for Labor Day Fun. Where to go and what to do: Kick off the long weekend by cooling down with a refreshing spritz. Stop by Columbia Museum of Art…
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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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This blog was written by Experience Columbia SC 2024 Ambassador David Laird and his team at Able SC. As Columbia embraces its role as the “Heart of South Carolina”, there are a few spaces we like to highlight for their accessibility features. Why us? Well, we are all individuals with disabilities…
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As the mild months of spring lengthen into the slow and scorching days of summer, Columbia is up to the task of filling all the extra time you might find you have on your hands. From block parties and barbecue to lake days and concert series, plus cultural celebrations and culinary delights at every…
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Locals and visitors alike know that the best way to cool off during the Columbia SC summers is out on the water. If you’re unfamiliar with the rivers that flow through downtown or the lakes that offer relief from a warm summer day, don’t worry. We've got everything you need to know before you dive…
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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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The pockets of green scattered throughout Columbia SC and the expansive nature and wildlife just minutes from downtown make our city a nature lover's paradise. But to keep the heart of SC looking this way, locals and visitors alike have to do their part in committing to sustainable practices to take…
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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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