- Our list of the best things to do in Sumter, South Carolina, features the top 21 nearby activities — including 7 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sumter, 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 17 things to do within the city of Sumter, SC , followed by 4 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bishopville, Camden, Manning and Wedgefield
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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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Established in 1993, the Orangeburg Civic Ballet features almost forty dancers, and presents a variety of dance productions each year. The company also offers community education programs and frequently performs in local schools.
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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 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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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center hosts a variety of events during the year, including galas, meetings, kid's festivals, and conferences. Visitors who are interested in hosting an event at the site can take a tour of the location.
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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.
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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.