- The list below includes 37 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, South Carolina, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Military Museums and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From University of South Carolina to Saluda Shoals Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Irmo, West Columbia and Winnsboro.
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From the merchant: Our teaching methods must be good, they’ve been around for 2000 years.
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Lake Ashwood is a 75 acre lakeside park offering a dock and boat ramp. The lake is suitable for fishing and boating. The park also maintains a sheltered picnic area and several picnic tables.
43.5 Miles
Situated on Lake Marion, Santee State Park is most notable for its catfishing, and also offers campgrounds, bike and hiking trails, and the Village Round, a community building with enclosed grilling area. Ten rondette cabins on piers overlooking the lake are available for family indoor stays.
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Since the early 1980's, Fryar's Topiary Garden, has grown into an amazing collection of horticulture artistry. Now, internationally recognized, visitors to the garden can see more than 300 plant sculptures, fountains, and more.
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Santee Cajun Guide Service offers guided catfishing charters on the Santee Cooper Lakes with Captains Barb and Nathan Witherell. Captain Barb is the only full time independent female guide on the lakes.
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1120 Edgefield Highway, Aiken, SC 29801
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HIC Warehouse Indoor Skate Park is a fun, hip place to skateboard, listen to live music and hang out with others of similar interest. HIC Warehouse also features a skate shop.
49.0 Miles
With custom designed audio and state of the art digital systems, Regal Aiken Mall 8 is the theater of choice. With 3D theaters available, the newest movies and blockbusters can be enjoyed as intended.
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A bowling alley featuring 16 wood lanes, Park Avenue Lanes Inc is USBC certified. The facility offers open bowling as well as tournaments and league play, and is available for party rentals.
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406 Park Ave., SE, Aiken, SC 29801
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Nestled in a vintage train station, the Aiken Visitors Center & Train Museum takes patrons back to the earliest days of South Carolinian train travel. The Visitor Center is staffed by knowledgeable and helpful volunteers and contains literature to assist in vacation planning.
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Run by volunteers, Aiken Center for the Arts offers art education programs to both children and adults. The center has several galleries, which exhibits that change monthly and feature the work of local artists.