Kick off AAPI Month on May 2nd by attending the "Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Storytime" featuring an outlaid reading of "I Am Golden" by Eva Chen at Columbia Cooper Library. Experience Columbia SC ambassador and local business owner of FIT Columbia, Angela Yong, established…
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When the tee time is set, leave it to us to figure out the rest. Whether your family is in town for a youth golf tournament, you’re playing nine following a convention, or you have a full weekend planned with your friends, Columbia SC has just the right mix of food and fun to make your next golf…
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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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This blog was written by Experience Columbia SC 2024 Ambassador David Laird. How does a Capital City 700 miles outside of New Orleans become the Mardi Gras center of the Carolinas? By keeping it funky and embracing the chaos. Each year on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday (the French translation of…
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African American history and culture permeates throughout the Columbia region. From storied histories to the food scene, art and music, there are many ways to celebrate Black History Month in the heart of South Carolina. Here are a few suggestions. History From the Reconstruction Era to Civil…
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Tis the season to deck the halls and light up Columbia SC with a roundup of the region’s tree lightings and lights displays. VISTA LIGHTS The Vista starts to shimmer a little extra during Vista Lights – a kickoff to the holiday season that highlights the best of The Vista’s art galleries and…
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The temperatures have dropped, the tinsel is taking over the town, and peppermint is at the base of every coffee order – it’s holiday season in the heart of SC once again. Around here, the visions of sugarplums don’t have to just dance in your head, you can watch them on stage! Whether you’re a…
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The holidays in Columbia shine with good cheer, sunny skies and that laid-back Southern mild weather we’re known for. This time of year, the capital city feels every bit as festive as it does friendly, with tree lightings, winter festivals and delicious flavors tucked around every corner. Whether…
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Biking is a fantastic way to explore our amazing urban trail system that navigates around the three rivers, tour the city's entertainment and historic districts, visit the University of South Carolina or experience some of Columbia's wonderful dining. Why Columbia is a Great Biking City Columbia's…
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Fall in Columbia doesn’t always bring cooler days, but you can still count on these cozy autumnal drinks and dishes to get you in the spirit. Cozy Coffee Set the tone for the day with an autumnal coffee. We know and love the classic PSL, but coffee shops around Columbia are putting their own…
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