- Our list of the best things to do in Columbia, South Carolina, features the top 47 nearby activities — including 23 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Columbia, SC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Columbia, SC , followed by 16 popular activities in nearby cities, including Irmo, West Columbia and Winnsboro
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Let your imagination run wild with countless LEGO bricks, meet professional builders, listen to seminars, and shop LEGO collections
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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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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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312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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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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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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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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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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Encompassing over 2,000 acres, Harbison State Forest is an educational expanse of land. The forest is used as a getaway and venue for learning for children and adults alike.
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Combining a full-sized zoological park and botanical garden, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is open for visitors of all ages throughout the year. Featuring many exotic species of flora and fauna, the park encourages visitors to stroll through its natural habitats.
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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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Guests love the unique and lively entertainment at Columbia Marionette Theater. The intricate puppets are manned by talented puppeteers who put on shows including Jack the Giant Slayer and shows to teach lessons to children.