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86°F 30°C
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81°F 27°C
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Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
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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
South Carolina State Museum
South Carolina State Museum
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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
State House
State House
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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
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
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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
EdVenture
EdVenture
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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
Congaree Vista
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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
State Capitol
State Capitol
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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
Columbia Museum of Art
Columbia Museum of Art
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Ranked #8 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Columbia Marionette Theater
Columbia Marionette Theater
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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
Saluda Shoals Park
Saluda Shoals Park
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Ranked #10 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
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Ranked #11 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
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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
Frankie's Fun Park
Frankie's Fun Park
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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
Harbison State Forest
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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
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
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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
Columbia Regional Visitors Center
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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
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
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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
Rooftop Lounge
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Ranked #18 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Governor's Mansion
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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
Finley Park
Finley Park
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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
Robert Mills Historic House and Park
Robert Mills Historic House and Park
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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
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
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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
South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
Ranked #23 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Site of the Surrender
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Ranked #24 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Sesquicentennial State Park
Ranked #25 of 40 Attractions in Columbia
2.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Five Points
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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Mann-Simons Cottage
Mann-Simons Cottage
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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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South Carolina Military Museum
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Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
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Colonial Life Arena
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Williams-Brice Stadium
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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