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What to do in Columbia
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of South Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of South Carolina, during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to The Vista. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to The Vista. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
South Carolina State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to South Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Benedict College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Benedict College, during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Areas of Columbia
Downtown Columbia
Travelers come to Downtown Columbia for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
Rosewood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.
Shandon
While Shandon might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
University Hill
University Hill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium.
Lake Carolina
While Lake Carolina isn't home to many top sights, Village at Sandhill Mall and Lake Columbia are some notable places to visit nearby.
Arsenal Hill
Unique features of Arsenal Hill include the restaurants and live music. Make a stop by Governor's Mansion or Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse while you're exploring the area.
