Book now and get 10% OFF discount with Promo Code DISCOVER! #1 Escape Room As Columbia’s ultimate escape room game, this is the most challenging fun you’ll ever have in 60 minutes! Rated 5 out of 5 stars on Trip Advisor, Google, Facebook and Yelp, everybody loves The Final Door and you will too. Built […]
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You may have heard about one of the largest roosts of Purple Martins (swallows) in the United States… on Lake Murray, just outside Columbia, SC. When can you see them flocking up in their signature swirls of many thousands… like choreographed bird ballet in the sky? Well, that depends. In late summer after leaving the […]
Enjoy poking around in antique malls for treasure? Want to furnish a home with mid-century modern? Love the Victorian – Downton Abbey style? Or maybe you collect coins, knick-knacks or souvenir post cards? The Greater Columbia area has a good selection of antique shops and antique malls to satisfy your antique-shopping desires! THE RED LION […]
This Article was written by the knowledgeable staff at Wingard’s Market on Highway 6 in Lexington. It happens every year… One day it’s gloomy, bleak, and cold, and the next it’s warm and sunny. With the sunshine, you start thinking about spring gardening, but you didn’t prepare as you should have. What do you do? […]
We may not be near a beach or the mountains, but Columbia is no small fry when it comes to accessible nature preserves. Between Saluda Shoals Park, Congaree National Park, Dreher Island State Park, Sesquicentennial State Park, the Riverbanks Zoo and more, we’re fairly spoiled for choice. Well, we’ve got whole articles devoted to Saluda […]
Step aside darts, there’s a new sheriff in town. His name? Craft Axe Throwing. I know what you’re thinking, “Isn’t that an event at the Lumberjack World Championships?” Well, lumberjacks use chainsaws, and this is a bit more recreational, although you can make it competitive if you want. “It’s like bowling, but with axes.” So, […]
Beer. What can we say that hasn’t already been said? We like it. It tastes good. IPAs, Stouts, Wheat, Sour, Red…the list seemingly goes on forever. We’re rather fortunate to have such a fantastic craft brewing scene in Columbia. While they all operate under the same state flag, each of the breweries brings something unique […]
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Columbiana Centre 100 Columbiana Circle. 803.781.1000 The largest enclosed mall in Columbia, includes well-known retailers like Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Michael Kors, Forever 21 and Victoria’s Secret. Village at Sandhill 481 Town Center Place. 803.419.0235 Nicely landscaped outdoor shopping village with department stores Belk, TJ Maxx and JC Penney, Academy Sports. Dutch Square Mall 421 Bush […]
Living in a state so rich with history gives the city of Columbia an amazing variety of museums! From history to art, education to military, Columbia has every type of exhibit for which you could ask. Get exploring today! Freedom Now: Happening Through March 29 Moments captured in Civil Rights History. This exhibit features photos […]
The Midlands area is ripe with delightful ecosystems perfect for leisurely strolls and more rigorous hikes. Deciduous forests feature a wide range of fascinating wildlife, while temperate year-round mean there’s never a time where you can’t enjoy the outdoors! We took some time to compile a list of the best hikes that the Midlands has […]
