Top State Attractions

The Columbia Museum of Art is located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina, just blocks from the State Capitol building. In addition to rotating exhibitions, the Columbia Museum […]

Experience the joy of learning and discovery at EdVenture Children’s Museum! A hands-on experience, EdVenture provides children, families, and teachers with the opportunity to immerse themselves in dynamic, diverse exhibits, […]

Palmetto Outdoors offer guided tours and rentals that allows people of all ages to enjoy the natural beauties of the river systems we are surrounded by. Visiting a metropolitan area […]

Photo Credit: Zach Staeinhauser (Photos 1-3 in the gallery above) At night, the Purple Martins take flight! Each summer the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life […]

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 3,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks.

This 1,419-acre park, situated in the middle of the sandhills region, features a beautiful 30-acre lake surrounded by trails and picnic areas. The park’s proximity to downtown Columbia and three […]

Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. Open every Saturday morning 9 a.m.  –  1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine!. Find everything […]

From corn dogs and blue-ribbon roses to roller coasters and prize-winning pigs, the South Carolina State Fair is best known for bringing 12 days of exhibits, competitions, food, midway rides […]