Columbia's Downtown Columbia neighborhood is known for its theaters and concert halls, and entices visitors with attractions including South Carolina State House and Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Columbia's The Vista neighborhood is known for its restaurants and concert halls, and entices visitors with attractions including Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and Colonial Life Arena.
Columbia's St. Andrews neighborhood is known for its restaurants and festivals, and entices visitors with attractions including Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14.
Columbia's Seven Oaks neighborhood is known for its coffeehouses and offers a host of things to see such as Saluda Shoals Park and Three Rivers Greenway.
Find out about the history of Columbia when you spend time at South Carolina State House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
You can catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium, located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Columbia. If you think Williams Brice Stadium is cool, you also might like Carolina Coliseum and Founders Park, both located nearby.
Wander among monuments and magnolias on the State House grounds, where history feels less like a textbook and more like a neighbor who won't stop talking. The Soda City Market transforms Main Street into a bustling bazaar of local crafts and food that'll make your stomach growl. At the Columbia Museum of Art, even the most art-resistant companions find something worth photographing. The EdVenture Children's Museum features a child-sized human named Eddie that children can climb through—simultaneously educational and mildly unsettling. The University of South Carolina campus pulses with academic energy and tailgate parties that treat football as religion. Fort Jackson reminds visitors that beyond the city's leafy streets lies America's largest Army training facility.
Visitors really like Columbia, especially its theater, zoo, and restaurants. Take a campus tour or explore the surrounding area of University of South Carolina. While you're here, make time to enjoy other sights such as Fort Jackson.
