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A Guide To Indoor Fun in Columbia SC

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Summertime in South Carolina means a fresh wave of seasonal ingredients flowing into Columbia SC kitchens and, perhaps more importantly, bars. Bartenders and brewers are getting...

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U-S-A! Celebrating the 4th of July in Columbia SC

July 4th in Columbia SC brings all the patriotic fun and celebration to visitors and locals alike. Whether it's hot dogs, music, or lake days you seek, there are plenty of things...

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AAPI Heritage Month with Columbia SC Ambassadors

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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
  • Submit an Event
  • Events This Weekend

Visitor Information

  • Blog
  • 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
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    • Biking
    • Bus Transportation
  • Maps
  • Virtual Tour

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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