4 Reasons to Visit Columbia SC this Spring

With winter on the outskirts, it’s time to step into the Columbia SC sunshine and all that springtime brings. Bold Blooms Our city comes alive with beautiful blooms at the first hint of spring. From the cherry blossoms to pear trees, a walk through the State House Grounds is a perfect fusion of…

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Y’all Come on Down and Boogie

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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Hot January Highlights: Cuisine, Cosplay and MLK Jr. Day

It’s time to poke our heads out from our holiday hibernation and face the fresh year ahead. Dine out, dress up, listen and learn this month in the Heart of SC. Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Jan. 2 – 5, 8 – 12 If you find yourself subject to the post-holidays blues, take comfort in…

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Make the most out of your pride weekend 2024

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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Beers and Brats: Oktoberfest Celebrations in Columbia SC

When it comes to Oktoberfest, Columbia proves itself as the host with the prost as local breweries, bottle shops and even churches (okay, *one* church) fully embrace the weeks-long German celebration. So dust off your lederhosen and have your steins at the ready – Oktoberfest is upon us and there…

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