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    • Antiques
    • Art Galleries
    • Boutiques
    • Malls
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    • Camping
    • Congaree National Park
    • Fishing
    • Kayaking, Canoeing, and Tubing
    • Lake Murray
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    • Three Rivers Greenway
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    • The Vista
    • Five Points
    • Devine Street
    • Rosewood
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Thanksgiving Weekend in Columbia SC

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...

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A Koger Center Night Out

Who doesn’t love seeing a great show! In Columbia, we are fortunate to have The Koger Center for the Arts right here in our backyard. From concerts to Broadway shows to comedy...

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A Peek Into Peak Drift: Meet Columbia SC’s Newest Brewery

Ever since Columbia’s brewery scene began to blossom seven or so years ago, it has been flourishing with continual developments happening along the way. One of the new brewery...

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Valentines Day 2023 in Columbia SC: Date Nights You're Sure to Love

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and love is in the air in the heart of SC. If you haven’t made any plans yet for you and your significant other, no worries....

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A Peek Into Peak Drift: Meet Columbia SC’s Newest Brewery

Ever since Columbia’s brewery scene began to blossom seven or so years ago, it has been flourishing with continual developments happening along the way. One of the new brewery...

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Valentines Day 2023 in Columbia SC: Date Nights You're Sure to Love

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Ways to Celebrates MLK Day in Columbia SC

Columbia SC will celebrate the life of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through art, music, service and activism. Here are some ways to commemorate the legacy of Dr....

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Columbia SC Holiday Shopping Guide

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Top 15 Things to Do in Columbia SC

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Things To Do

  • Attractions
    • South Carolina State Museum
    • Historic Columbia
    • EdVenture
    • Columbia Museum of Art
    • Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
    • Museums
    • Historic Sites
  • Shopping
    • Shopping Districts
    • Antiques
    • Art Galleries
    • Boutiques
    • Malls
    • Local Products
  • Outdoor Recreation
    • Boating
    • Camping
    • Congaree National Park
    • Fishing
    • Kayaking, Canoeing, and Tubing
    • Lake Murray
    • Parks and Gardens
    • Three Rivers Greenway
  • Arts & Culture
    • Theater
    • Ballet & Dance
    • CulturePASS Tickets
  • Music & Nightlife
    • Concert Venues
  • Spas & Salons
  • Free Things To Do
  • Sports
    • College Sports
    • Baseball in Columbia SC
  • Tours & Experiences
    • Experience Columbia SC Passes
    • Tours
  • Trip Ideas

Restaurants

  • All Restaurants
  • Barbecue
  • Breweries
  • Brunch
  • Burgers
  • Coffee Shops
  • Fine Dining
  • Local Chains
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Pimento Cheese
  • Southern
  • Sweets and Treats
  • Vegan and Vegetarian
  • Special Offers and Deals

Hotels

  • All Hotels
  • Preferred Hotels
  • Bed & Breakfasts
  • Full Service
  • Camping
  • Downtown
  • Nearby Airport
  • Nearby Fort Jackson
  • Nearby Irmo / Lake Murray
  • Lexington
  • Pet-Friendly

Events

  • Calendar of Events
  • Annual Events
  • Family Friendly
  • Game Days in Columbia
  • Submit an Event
  • Events This Weekend

Visitor Information

  • Blog
  • Ambassadors
  • Trip Ideas
    • City Seeker
    • Family-Friendly
    • History Buffs
    • College Aficionados
    • Be a Tourist in Your Town
    • Scavenger Hunts
    • Outdoor Adventurer
    • Pup-Friendly
    • Girls' Getaway
    • Craft Beer Connoisseur
    • Art Lovers
    • Solo Traveler
    • Game Day
  • Neighborhoods
    • Main Street
    • The Vista
    • Five Points
    • Devine Street
    • Rosewood
    • Forest Acres
    • North Columbia & Bull Street
    • Lower Richland
    • Northeast
    • Fort Jackson
    • West Columbia
    • Cayce
    • Lexington
    • Irmo / Lake Murray
  • Visitor Centers
  • Visitors Guide
    • Digital Visitors Guide
  • e-Newsletter
  • Weather
  • Relocation
  • Community
    • City of Columbia
    • Richland County
    • Lexington County
    • South Carolina Tourism
    • South Carolina Government
  • Getting Here
    • Columbia Metropolitan Airport
  • Getting Around
    • Parking
    • Biking
    • Bus Transportation
  • Maps
  • Virtual Tour
  • LGBTQ+

RELOCATION

Fall in love with Columbia SC during your visit? We can't blame you. More than a weekend getaway, this region is a great place to live with low cost-of-living, top-notch school districts and outstanding hospitals. Here are some resources you can use while you plan to move this way.

School Districts

Richland School District One
Richland School District Two
Lexington-Richland School District 5
Lexington County School District One
Lexington County School District Two
Lexington County School District Three
Lexington County School District Four

Jobs

South Carolina Government
City of Columbia Government
Lexington County Government
Richland County Government
SCIWAY - South Carolina's Information Highway

Healthcare

Palmetto Health Hospitals
Lexington Medical Center
Providence Health
Palmetto Health - USC Medical Group
William Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC

Things to Do

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