- TripBuzz found 18 things to do with kids in or near Sumter, South Carolina, including 4 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bishopville, Camden, Manning and Wedgefield.
- From Gamecock Lanes to Gamecock On Wheels, the Sumter area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Amusement Parks (All Ages), Bowling, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- Located in east central South Carolina lies the city of Sumter. Home to Shaw Air Force Base, the city has remained a leading city for civilian and federal employment in the area since World War II. Tourists enjoy visiting the beautiful grounds of Swan Lake and the Iris Gardens, as well as the local baseball stadium, casual and fine dining establishments and local shops.
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The breathtaking Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park are a main attraction in Columbia, South Carolina. Picnicking, strolling and outdoor relaxation are the most popular visitor activities. The park's canal views are most impressive at sunrise and sunset.
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Located just off campus, Williams-Brice Stadium is home field to the University of South Carolina's South Carolina Gamecocks, a football club boasting such alumni as the Heisman Trophy-winning George Rogers. The stadium also hosts concerts and other athletic events and tournaments.
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Hiking and walking paths are available along the West Columbia Riverwalk. There is also an adjoining park for relaxation, general play, and paths for walking pets in addition to an amphitheater which frequently holds public performances in the summer.
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One of the largest National Guard museums in the U.S. is the South Carolina Military Museum. The museum houses an array of weapons, tools, and artifacts from prior wars, as well as honors South Carolina soldiers who have been lost in 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.
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With an events calendar that includes family shows, concerts and sporting events, Colonial Life Arena is also home to the men's and women's basketball clubs of the University of South Carolina.
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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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Home to South Carolina University's Gamecocks, the Carolina Stadium offers collegiate baseball in a state of the art 8,000 seat arena. The stadium also offers a dining deck, picnic terrace and special events throughout the year.
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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.