For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 16, 2019Meet Maker & Costume Designer Margaret “Markie” GaddisColumbia, SC– A local artist, known for her true Renaissance personality, is sharing her talents with Richland Library and the community this fall. We’re excited to welcome Margaret “Markie” Gaddis as our next artist-in-residence, starting September 16. A South Carolina native, Markie is an artist, maker and costume designer. She has […]
Category: Grown Up Fun!
As Columbia’s ultimate escape room game, this is the most minutes! Rated 5 out of 5 stars on Trip Advisor, Google, Facebook and Yelp, everybody loves The Final Door and you will too. Built with adults in mind (but kids are welcome to Down the Rabbit Hole), the bar in the lobby serves beer and wine, […]
Landsford Canal State ParkStart your day of exploration at the Landsford Canal State Park, just 25 minutes outside Lancaster and 65 miles from downtown Columbia. Stretched along the Catawba River on the South Carolina fall line, the park is home to the well-preserved remains of the canal system that made the river commercially navigable from 1820 to 1835. A flat, easy to walk […]

The Riverbanks Zoo has been one of Columbia’s most popular attractions since opening its gates in April of 1974. In the four decades since, the zoo has provided the Columbia populace a spectacular platform to connect with wildlife from all corners of the globe. This world-class zoo features more than 2,000 animals on display, representing […]
Blue Moon Ballroom is full-service dance studio and event rental venue in West Columbia’s. They offer group and private classes in all the popular social dances a few of them are Waltz, Rumba, Salsa, American Tango, Mambo, Merengue and Carolina Shag. Come find your dance! Love to dance? Everyone’s welcome at the Blue Moon Ballroom each Friday […]
South Carolina State Farmers Market – Consumers can shop year round for fresh produce, specialty products, and artisan items. The peak season for locally grown produce runs from April through early October. Vendors hours vary, but generally open at 8am – 4pm. Visit the outdoor sheds and speak to South Carolina farmers who produce our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]