- The list below includes 37 free or cheap things to do in or near West Columbia, South Carolina, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Art Gallery, Parks and Piers & Boardwalks.
- From West Columbia Riverwalk Park & Amphitheater to West Columbia Riverwalk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Columbia, Irmo and Winnsboro.
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As the official residence of the state governor, Governor's Mansion provides visitors with guided tours of the estate. The building contains artifacts and memorabilia collected by past governors who once resided there.
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At the heart of Columbia, South Carolina sits Finlay Park, a huge verdant expanse that hosts most of the city's fairs, festivals and other large-scale outdoor gatherings. The park is open every day between sunrise and sunset, and many events held there last long into the night.
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A downtown park spanning 18 acres, Finlay Park was originally dedicated in 1859 as Sidney Park. Renamed in 1992, the park was revamped with two playgrounds, waterfalls, a man-made lake, sports fields, and a fountain.
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The State House in Columbia, South Carolina is the seat of the state government. Visitors are welcome. Free walk-in tours are given several times daily. Tours are also complimentary for groups of more than ten people, but advance notice is required.
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The primary nonprofit cinema in South Carolina is the Nickelodeon Theatre, and it has served this purpose since 1979. The site can hold 99 guests and presents both matinee and evening shows throughout the week.
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The State Capitol building is the home of the Governor's office and the House and Senate chambers. Visitors of this site can tour the facilities and the gift shop sells apparel, jewelry, and holiday-themed items.
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Learn about the history of Columbia's food culture with Columbia Food Tours. Explore local cuisine and taste samples from featured restaurants in downtown Columbia. Tours begin on the State House steps and last two to three hours in length.
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South Carolina's Columbia Museum of Art is the largest and most important art museum in the state. In addition to its massive collections of art and artifacts, the Columbia Museum of Art hosts concerts, lectures, seminars and welcomes traveling exhibits from other museums.
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The site of the first Civil War movement, First Baptist Church was the site of the declaration of the South's intent to separate from the U.S. The church is now a national landmark and contains artifacts and history about the Civil War.
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Famous for its sports programs, the University of South Carolina is also a respected state-run research university. Its most popular programs include health sciences, medicine, biology, physics, chemistry and engineering.