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Ranked #1 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 238 reviews
A popular zoo best known for its beautiful butterfly gardens and family-friendly atmosphere.
Attraction type  Zoos; Gardens; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #2 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Owner description: The South Carolina State Museum is filled with the best of the state's history, science and technology, art and natural... more » Owner description: The South Carolina State Museum is filled with the best of the state's history, science and technology, art and natural history. Science demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, fine art and a children's center make this one of the top family attractions in the state. Sit in a replica of an1830s steam engine, gaze at a 43 foot model of a prehistoric white shark, step into a one room schoolhouse - it's always fun at the State Museum! « less
Attraction type  Museums; Science Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #3 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
University of South Carolina.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #6 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Historic riverfront area.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #7 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
A beautiful building with wonderful architectural detail.
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #8 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
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Ranked #9 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #11 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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Ranked #12 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #13 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews

Great place, BUT....  attended a gathering here, and a a friend's car was broken into, and his laptop and GPS were stolen.  Frankie's employees said this happens 2-3 times a... more »

Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  8.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #14 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Over 20 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails from beginners to expert. Trails are very well maintained.
Attraction type  Forests
Distance  7.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #15 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
One of the oldest historical homes in Columbia.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #16 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

LISTING CORRECTIONS:   Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau is located at 1010 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201.  The website address is http://www.columb... more »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #17 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
A cathedral modeled after the York Minster in England.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #18 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #19 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #20 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
3.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #21 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Designed by Robert Mills who also designed the Washington Monument.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  119.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #22 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
A historic building built in 1859.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Ranked #23 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
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Ranked #24 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Ranked #25 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
2.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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The former home of a slave who bought her freedom, which is now a major attraction on a bus tour to explore black history.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
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Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
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Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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