2010 Official Columbia Visitors Guide by Experience Columbia SC

Columbia 2010 Official Visitors Guide

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Stay in the Heart of Historic Congaree Vista District The Hampton Inn is walking distance from the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, University of South Carolina, State Capitol Building, downtown businesses, historic points of interest, and unique dining and shopping. Groups will find that our flexible meeting space is ideally suited for small business meetings and receptions. Our staff will be happy to suggest outside catering, floral or entertainment options specifically suited for your group. Whatever the size your group, our staff will happily assist in making your function a memorable one.

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The Whitney Hotel is committed to treating each one of our guests with uncompromising courtesy and superior service.

Experience the best of Southern hospitality at The Whitney Hotel. The Whitney Hotel is Columbia’s Premier suite hotel. From the moment you enter our foyer, you’ll experience the same level of hospitality and attention to detail you would expect if you were visiting close friends

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• Minutes away from a multitude of of Columbia attractions • One- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, washer and dryer • Complimentary airport transportation, breakfast, newspaper and parking • Passes to the Hampton Hill Athletic Club • Room service by Harper’s Restaurant • Prompt and talented service staff

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Table ofContents Features 8 Hot Pursuits Nostalgic? Artistic? Plan your day based on your mood 10 Get Local Columbia’s residents show you the hottest places to visit 12 Sally Salamander Takes a downtown walking tour 14 Bank on This Explore our rivers 16 Lazy Days on Lake Murray Discover one of the city’s favorite places to play 17 Congaree’s Canopy Escape to this enchanting National Park 18 Barbecue Some like it hot 19 Dining & Nightlife Tips to make your meals and evenings sizzle 20 Columbia’s Districts Choose your Hot Spot 22 Reel Time Nights at The Nick, Columbia’s indie movie theater 23 Hot Tots Best bets for families

Planning Essentials 24 experiencecolumbia.com The newest tool in your trip-planning toolbox 26 Plan Must-have visitor info 28 Maps Find Yourself in Columbia 32 Hotels Where to rest your head 45 See & Do Museums, history tours, farmers markets, spas and more 56 Arts Music, theater, art and dance 60 Recreation The great outdoors

Photos: Kayaking, Congaree National Park, art at a local coffee shop. ©Weaver/Andrea Golod

63 Shop The best places to shop

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HOT PURSUITS

Hundreds of activities await you in Columbia. Whether it’s a touch of nostalgia for the past that tugs on your sleeves, an artistic drive to experience some culture, the need for a little greenery or the call of personal adventure, what sort of day you have depends entirely upon your mood.

Nostalgic Your journey into South Carolina’s past begins with a trip to the Columbia Regional Visitors Center, where you’ll find maps, brochures and a little Southern orientation. Next, spend your morning at the South Carolina State House, a historic building with a Civil War past, plenty of notable monuments and an art gallery full of portraits of such country leaders as Robert E. Lee, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Continue your introduction to Columbia with a visit to the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion and Gardens. This exquisite home is surrounded by nine acres of gardens and fountains, perfect for a breath of fresh air before lunch. A historic afternoon is best spent at one of Columbia’s many fascinating museums. The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum is the oldest museum in the Columbia area and will guide you through South Carolina’s distinguished martial heritage, from the Revolutionary War to the present. Or, go “shopping” in an early-20th-century country store at the South Carolina State Museum, where art, natural history, science and history exhibits delight visitors of all ages. If you wish to expand your own historic collection, Columbia’s antique corridor along Meeting Street is full of nostalgic treasure troves. Top it off with a real South Carolina barbecue dinner filled with the local flavors of sweet tea, barbecue and delicious peach cobbler.

Green Verdant forests surround Columbia, but exploring natural wonders with a hike through Sesquicentennial State Park is not the only way to “go green” here. In the morning, embark on a wildlife tour of the world with a trip to the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, two-time winner of the Governor’s Cup for South Carolina’s Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while you stroll through the 170-acre site known for its breathtaking botanical gardens. An excellent afternoon of greenery can be found at the State Farmers Market or The Farmers Shed, where you can feast your eyes on the fruits of the region. With fruits, flowers and trees growing yearround, there’s always something fresh to enjoy. As the afternoon wanes, take a break from the world with a Zen-like spa experience in one of our many spas. Enjoy a rejuvenating massage or a refreshing facial as you cool down with the night.

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Artistic Columbia’s cultural scene beckons to your artistic side. Explore the rich visual talents of international artists from ancient Rome and Greece to modernday American masters at the Columbia Museum of Art. With impressionist pieces by Monet, the glassworks of Louis Comfort Tiffany, renowned changing exhibits and many other masterpieces, the museum is a true cultural jewel that will keep you enthralled all day. When the sun begins to set, and the Southern air starts to cool down, the weekend music scene in Columbia heats up. Enjoy music alfresco by spending a Saturday or Sunday evening attending one of many free summer concerts in Finlay Park, Virginia Hylton Park and the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Top your evening off with a stunning music, dance or theatrical performance by Columbia’s renowned talent. The Columbia City Ballet is the city’s largest performing arts organization, with five full-length productions presented at the Koger Center for the Arts. A local favorite, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite, is performed during the Halloween season and is sure to send chills down your spine. Whatever your music taste, Columbia offers an eclectic array of options to fit your mood. Enjoy a down-home bluegrass band, the soothing vocals of our choral group, the Palmetto Mastersingers, or a stirring performance by the SC Philharmonic orchestra. Columbia is also home to a vibrant theatrical scene including the oldest community theater in the United States, the Town Theatre and the South Carolina Shakespeare Company. Adventurous A day in Columbia offers the chance to choose your own adventure. Outdoor escapes, heart-pounding athletic games and nightlife hot spots are just a few of the exciting adventures available. Spend the morning experiencing the rush of Columbia’s rivers with kayaking or canoeing trips down the Congaree, Broad and Saluda, which all flow through the downtown area. In a town so proud of its athletic prowess, it’s no wonder Columbian athletes have a fire within that makes for thrilling spectator sports. University of South Carolina Gamecock games are true to their feisty mascot, fighting tooth and nail to win games in a variety of sports. Benedict College’s Tigers heat up the competition in Division II, while boasting a campus with five buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Watch the Columbia Blowfish baseball team heat up the summer season at Capital City Stadium. The excitement doesn’t stop when the sun sets. Columbia offers a lively nightlife for every taste. Drift away on the sultry sounds of celebrated jazz musician Skipp Pearson or ignite the dance floor with some sizzling salsa dancing at Salsa Cabana.

Photos (from left): Heating up in Columbia, Three Rivers Greenway, art at a local coffee shop, kayakers on the Congaree River © Brett Flashnick (left) ©Weaver/Andrea Golod (all others)

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Get LOCAL

Columbia residents tell us what makes Columbia’s attractions Famously Hot Derrick A. Johnson Benedict College Museums: historical sites like the SC State Museum.

Outdoors: humongous trees, found in Congaree National Park.

Theater offerings: classic and intimate theatrical settings like Trustus Theatre.

Farmers markets: mouthwatering, juicy, Carolinagrown peaches from the State Farmers Market.

Greg Hilton EngenuitySC Museums: local, grassroots artists at 701 Whaley. Outdoors: Lake Murray for waterskiing, wakeboarding or worldclass fishing. Dining scene: quirky, eclectic, local brunch spots; try the hangover hashbrowns and a great cup of joe for Sunday brunch at Cafe Strudel. Nightlife: local live music at Hunter Gatherer Brewery’s jazz night or the Free Times Annual Music Crawl event (in October).

Lila Anna Sauls Trinity Housing Corporation Museums:

Chuck Whipple County of Lexington

Museums: exciting exhibitions at the Lexington County Museum.

Shopping: boutiques along Gervais and Devine.

Golf courses: design and scenery at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club.

Theater offerings: great plays on stage at Town Theatre.

touring exhibits such as Turner and Cézanne at the Columbia Museum of Art.

Golf courses: friendly-to-the public, like LinRick Golf Course.

Dining scene: eclectic menus in the restaurants at Gervais and Vine. Theater: local talent in a variety of shows at Workshop Theatre of South Carolina.

Kids activities:

events and inter pretive programs at Riverbanks Zoo. Columbia Official Visitors Guide • Columbia, SC

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Bank on This: Rolling rivers The swiftly flowing waters of the Broad, Saluda and Congaree rivers congregate in Columbia. Along their banks lie riverfront parks, walks and gardens that beckon both visitors and locals chasing the warm afternoon breezes to the water’s edge. Near the water’s edge, you’ll find a handful of outfitters providing kayaks, canoes and inner tubes for rides down the river system, so don’t worry about having to travel far to enjoy a ride atop the water’s flow. Saluda Shoals Park, near the Lake Murray dam’s spillway, is one of the most popular put-in points. If you’d prefer a guided trip, a number of outfitters are happy to oblige and will help you hop aboard a raft with an expert at the oar.

Anglers who chance to cast in a line along the water’s banks often find themselves in a fight with a striped or black bass. Each river has its popular fishing grounds, and while locals won’t divulge each and every fishable eddy, they are in

agreement that an easily accessed and near-sure bet for catching fish is Senate St. Landing, near the Gervais St. Bridge on the Congaree River. Nearby, several marinas and fishing outfitters rent fishing equipment — visit columbiacvb. com for specifics.

Three Rivers Greenway is easily accessed along an expansive stretch of the city’s riverbanks. Abutting the perpetually flowing waters of both the Broad and Congaree rivers, this peaceful walk connects a handful of welcoming city parks. Among the most popular is Riverfront Park, near the three-river confluence. It’s a sprawling grassy area where picnickers and people looking to dip their toes in the water congregate to enjoy the area’s inviting natural attributes. Kayak and canoe rentals are available nearby, and it’s common to see water enthusiasts conquering a small rapid or two.

Photo: Bridge over the Congaree River ©Weaver/Andrea Golod

The half-mile segment alongside Granby Park’s 24 acres was the genesis of Columbia’s riverwalk system in 1998. Hike south along the greenway among trees whose boughs create a leafy canopy over the paved walkway. Plenty of overlooks create optimum conditions for snapping scrapbook-worthy pictures of the Congaree River and its greenery. The greenway, which is composed of a interweaving of riverwalks, is suitable for all athletic abilities. Add to the experience by renting a bike, strapping on inline skates or hopping on a moped in order to zip around Columbia’s citydefining waterways. At the end of the day, consider a respite at any of the nearby restaurants to take in the sunset colors as they reflect atop the never-ceasing river water. Visit columbiacvb.com for a list of restaurants ready to seat you

Now that you’ve worked up an appetite, visit columbiacvb.com for nearby restaurants.

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Lazy days on lake murray

Spread like the intricate fingers of a snowflake, Lake Murray’s innumerable coves and inlets allow for both quiet solitude and family enjoyment. Found just west of the Columbia city center, the lakeshore encompasses nearly 80 square miles. Lakeside rental homes, multiple marinas and easily accessed boat launches sit perched on its warm-water shores. Water, Water Everywhere. While the majority of Murray’s shoreline is rocky, a few prime beaches do exist if you know where to look. One of the lake’s most popular is Sandy Beach. Found in the southeast section of the lake — a few miles from the earthen Saluda Dam — this white-sand oasis is ideal for barbecues, swimming and soaking up the sun. If you’ve rented a boat at one of the lake’s fullservice marinas, you can beach it right on shore and save yourself the hassle of anchoring.

Islands in the Sun. In addition to sandy beaches, secluded coves and inviting inlets, Lake Murray also features a peppering of tiny islands. Among the

most interesting is Goat Island. Oddly enough, goats do meander around this particular island, perfect for a quirky photo opportunity. The Dreher Island State Recreation Area is composed of three islands in Lake Murray, each linked via bridge. This park system is ideal for those who want to enjoy the lake sans watercraft. Camping, hiking, fishing and picnic sites are all available.

evening cruises that feature narrated tours detailing the lake’s history and a chance to see some of its waterfowl. And on select occasions, including the Fourth of July, the lake hosts floating concerts. During these much-anticipated events, a dock is moored in the lake and bands take to the stage, with crowds cheering from their own boats and floats.

Lake Life.

The best time to take a dip is March through November, when the water is at its warmest. For anglers, consider purchasing a seven-day freshwater fishing permit and try your luck against largemouth, striper and crappie.

The lake itself is a self-contained tourist attraction. Shore-side vacation rentals provide easy and anytime access to Murray’s banks, while restaurants overlook its placid waters. In the summer months, the Southern Patriot and the Spirit of Lake Murray offer daytime and

Water Wise.

Photo: Sunset at Lake Murray ©Suzette Morganelliv

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Congaree’sCanopy If you were a dragon, fairy or gentle giant, Congaree National Park would most certainly be on your short list of desired places to live. Even those of us who are less mythical find South Carolina’s only national park and its 2.5-mile boardwalk, towering trees and the Congaree River running through it make a magical playground.

Photos: Canoeing on the Congaree River, an owl takes in the Congaree’s sights ©National Park Service, ©Weaver/Andrea Golod, ©Weaver/ Andrea Golod

Just 30 minutes southeast of Columbia’s city center, Congaree National Park is the tallest deciduous forest on the planet and is home to several champion trees, the largest of their kind. The area is inundated with floodwaters eight–10 times per year when the river overflows its banks, typically between December and April. This frequent reinvention helps to make the park appealing to an incredibly broad array of wildlife. If you only have an afternoon to spend, a great introduction to all the wonders of the park is to walk

the elevated Boardwalk Trail using the free brochure you can pick up at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. This self-guided tour gives you some of the history and ecology of the park. For birders, canoeists and kayakers there is an enormous amount of diversity to keep you enthralled for much longer. And it’s free to everyone! To start planning your trip, visit www.nps.gov/cong. The visitor center is open daily except for Christmas, 8:30am–5pm, 803776-4396.

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BBQ SOME LIKE IT HOT

When in the South, you must eat a Southern meal: mouthwatering, taste-bud-tackling, cooked-to-perfection barbecue. Columbia offers plenty of spots where you can indulge in this age-old gastronomical tradition — an experience you’ll remember forever. Before you go any further, follow this step-by-step guide to full-stomach satisfaction.

Step 1: Start your Engines

Come hungry. You want the whole experience, so bring as much belly room as you can. Don’t be shy. We’ll make you feel right at home. Take a seat and get ready for an indoor picnic extravaganza. Rev up and step up with your paper plate and your appetite. Maybe stretch a bit, just to be safe.

Step 2:

Load Up Take a gander at the buffet or the menu and don’t feel too overwhelmed. Whatever you pick, you can’t go wrong. The main event here is the barbecue. No, not the coal cooking hood in your yard used for grilling hamburgers, we mean the meat itself, and we mean business. In South Carolina, it’s slow-cooked pulled pork, and you can usually get it in a sandwich

or a basket. In some places, hash, chicken and ribs grace the menu, as well.

Step 3:

Get Saucy and Choose Sides This is where it gets interesting. Spicy, tangy or sweet, every barbecue joint has its own recipe for success. In the Midlands area around Columbia, a lot of restaurants use a mustard-based sauce known as Carolina Gold. Now, a barbecue meal isn’t a meal without a little accompaniment. Dress up your plate with beans, potato salad, coleslaw or hush puppies. Try Big T Bar-B-Q, Granny’s Carolina Bar-B-Que, DOC’s Barbecue, Hudson’s Smokehouse and Maurice’s Gourmet Barbeque, all in the Columbia area. Photos: Barbecue spread with all the fixins

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Enjoy and Leave Happy Sit yourself down, lift your fork and ensure that your napkin is handy. Take a bite. Take another bite, and another, and another. Wash it all down with a sip of our famous sweet tea. Take another sip. Repeat steps two and three until all that’s left at your table is a full belly and a serving of tantalizing peach cobbler, another musthave Southern treat. Can’t get enough barbecue? Want to re-create your experience at home? Before you leave, take a minute to talk to the owner about his or her barbecue theories — everyone’s got a personal style of cooking down here, and most are eager to share. Remember, y’all come back now, you hear?

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Dining NIGHTLIFE If you can’t stand the heat, Columbia has more than 450 dining options to get you out of the kitchen. How can you choose? We’ve outlined the top tips to keep your dining and nightlife sizzling:

Search columbiacvb.com for your options by cuisine type, price range or location.

Stroll along the sidewalks of one of Columbia’s entertainment districts such as The Congaree Vista, Five Points or Devine Street, and stop when something strikes you or the smells wafting through the air get your taste buds tingling. Photos: Famously hot nightlife, cooling down with karaoke ©iStock/yurok, ©Art Bar

For more delicious ideas and cultural happenings, visit columbiacvb.com.

When in town, pick up Columbia’s free weekly, Free Times, and its sister publication, Bites & Sights, for the latest scoop on all the things to do and the current run-down of dining options.

Lean on your gracious hosts for recommendations. Columbians are as friendly as the day is long, and whether you rely on your hotel’s concierge, the visitors center staff or even the resident you pass along the street, you can count on getting some helpful suggestions.

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Reel Time

It’s easy to schedule time during your trip to enjoy South Carolina’s only nonprofit art house film theater. Every day of the week, the Nickelodeon Theatre presents independent, foreign and documentary films, many not typically viewed out of major metropolitan areas. You can’t go wrong even if you don’t plan ahead, but to get in on a little something extra, consider looking for the following from the Nick’s special programming: Premiere Night @ The Nick

Indie GRITS Film Festival

Columbia Jewish Film Festival

Wednesday night is twice the fun at the Nick — you have the chance to see back-to-back screenings of two different films! At 6pm, the final screening of the previous week’s film runs, and at 8:30pm, the premiere of the new film running the following week helps pack the 77-seat theater. Along with munchies from local restaurants, the Nick’s non-trans fat popcorn, soda and spirits are available very reasonably.

In the spirit of creating exhibition opportunities for works that might not get show time at other festivals, the Indie GRITS Film Festival is dedicated to bringing people together to celebrate and share their interest in independent film production. The festival hits the Nick every April. For more information, visit www.indiegrits.com.

Documentaries and acclaimed films created by and about Jewish culture are celebrated at this festival in March 2010.

Second Saturdays at the Nick Second Saturdays, a family program to champion the shared viewing, conversation and experience of films among youth and adults, is held the second Saturday of every month at 10am. For only $1, 3 to 10-year-olds can get an early start in a life-long appreciation of cinema.

Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers As a venue for the Southern Circuit, the nation’s only regional tour of independent filmmakers, the Nick offers a forum for film lovers to discuss films and their meanings with the filmmakers six times a year. For schedule info, check the website at www.nickelodeon.org.

All of Us Check the website, www. nickelodeon.org, for details and schedules for the All of Us film series, which includes screenings, panel discussions and receptions specially selected by representatives of the Nick’s diverse community of supporters from the African American, Native American, Latin American and GLBT communities. The Nick has plans to move to a new location downtown on Main Street. Check their website or call (www. nickelodeon.org, 803-254-8234) to find out where they’re hosting their spectacular programs while you’re in town. Photo: Film screening at The Nick. ©Nickelodeon

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HOT TOTS One family, a gazillion options and only a few days in Columbia. The problem isn’t the kids getting bored, it’s choosing from the vast selection of family-friendly choices Columbia has to offer. Puppet shows, miniature golf, recreational parks, reading rooms, museums, farm tours…the list goes on and on.

Photos: EdVenture Children’s Museum, Riverbanks Zoo, craft time at Riverbanks Zoo ©EdVenture,

A great place to kick off the family-friendly fun is the EdVenture Children’s Museum (808.779.3100, www.edventure.org), which opened in 2003. In a few short years, the museum has become a must-see destination for children. After all, if it’s fun enough for Eddie — officially the world’s largest child at 40 feet and 17.5 tons — it’ll be entertaining enough for your kids, who will inevitably revel in the interactivity of the museum’s exhibits. They’ll have the opportunity to learn by experience through hands-on activities:

measuring their own oxygen levels, anchoring their own TV shows, recording their own music and much more. Learning has never been so cool. For the outdoor equivalent, visit Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (803.779.8717, www.riverbanks.org), consistently voted as one of the best in the country. More than 2,000 animals represent some 350 species, giving children the age-old opportunity to marvel at 20foot giraffes, playful penguins and the slow-moving Galapagos tortoise. But the zoo isn’t just a place to watch from a distance. Kids can get up close and personal with mystery animal hunts, diving expeditions, safaris and even overnight camps. So fret not, Columbia is officially kid tested and mother approved, and the children have permission to let their adventurous spirits run wild and get their hands a little dirty. Now that’s a vacation.

©Riverbanks Zoo, ©Riverbanks Zoo

Other Kid-Friendly Attractions

1. Carolina Children’s Garden

6. Funzone for Kids

2. Columbia Marionette Theatre

7. Columbia Fire Museum

3. Frankie’s Fun Park

8. Virginia Hylton Park

4. Saluda Shoals

9. Monkey Joe’s Party and Play Center 10. South Carolina State Museum

5. Children’s Room, Main Library

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experiencecolumbia.com A new, vital tool in your trip-planning arsenal is the official social-media portal of Columbia — experiencecolumbia. com. It’s packed with videos about our Famously Hot att ractions, a robust events calendar, blog posts about exciting Columbia happenings and deals on everything from a cup of coffee to a hotel stay.

Be Our Friend! We’re Famously Hot, but we’re also surprisingly hip! Some of the site’s hottest features are listed below: Get a glimpse of Columbia’s best features by becoming our friend on Facebook, following us on Twitter, or subscribing to our YouTube channel and Flickr photostream. Links to all of these socialnetworking mega trends can be found at experiencecolumbia. com. If you’re on the go in our fair city, check out our mobile site at www.stayincolumbia.com.

Up-to-the-minute updates on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ columbiasc

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1213 Lincoln Street s 803.212.4949 In the Vista - behind Starbucks www.freshcupcakes.com

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PlanningEssentials MAPS AHEAD!

Now that you’ve been oohhed and aahhed by the possibilities of a visit to Columbia, it’s time to get down to the nuts and bolts of planning your trip. In this section, we’ve pulled together all the must-have info you’ll need to make planning a cinch!

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Getting Here

Visitor Centers

By Air

Columbia has three major interstate highways serving the metropolitan area: I-26, I-77 and I-20. I-95 is only 60 miles away.

Asheville, NC Atlanta, GA Birmingham, AL Cleveland, OH Charleston, SC Charlotte, NC Gainesville, FL Hilton Head Island Indianapolis, IN Jackson, MS Knoxville, TN Louisville, KY Myrtle Beach Nashville, TN New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Raleigh, NC Savannah, GA Washington, DC

Miles

150 221 366 610 115 94 454 160 610 595 264 505 150 420 690 610 210 146 470

The Columbia, South Carolina area consists of six counties — Richland, Lexington (including the city of Columbia), Kershaw, Calhoun, Fairfield and Saluda — with approximately 650,000 people, making it South Carolina’s largest metropolitan area.

Packing List

Distance & Driving Times to Columbia City

Columbia, SC

Hours

2.5 3.5 6 10 2 1.5 7.5 2.5 10 10 4.5 8.5 2.5 7.0 11.5 10 3.5 2.5 8.0

Roadside Assistance South Carolina Department of Transportation Call *HP from your cell phone if you need basic auto repair assistance such as changing a flat tire, jump starting your car and providing fuel and water.

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By Car

Visitor Info

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Columbia Metropolitan Airport 3000 Aviation Way 803-822-5000 www.columbiaairport.com Just six miles southwest of Columbia’s business district, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is served by seven airlines, including American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways. The airport offers free wireless Internet access.

Columbia is a dress-to-impress city, but whether you dress up or down, you definitely want to remember we’re Famously Hot.

Climate

Columbia may be Famously Hot, but the forecast is quite consistent: mostly sunny, most of the time! At night, plan on light breezes and comfortable temperatures. Forty-five inches of rainfall annually help cool things down, but rarely does it get cool enough to snow.

Average Highs & Lows (in Fahrenheit) Month

January February March April May June July August September October November December

High

57 60 68 77 84 89 92 91 85 76 67 58

Low

34 36 42 50 59 67 71 70 64 51 41 35

Columbia Regional Visitors Center 1101 Lincoln St. 803-545-0002, 800-264-4884 www.columbiacvb.com Mon.–Fri. 8am–6pm; Sat. 10am–4pm; Sun. 1–5pm Whether visiting friends or family, conducting business or attending a meeting or event, be sure to stop by the Columbia Regional Visitors Center. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is eager to assist you with area information. You’ll find maps and brochures with information about restaurants, accommodations, attractions and more. We’re located at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in the historic Congaree Vista District, just blocks way from the Gervais Street bridge and the South Carolina State House.

Capital City/Lake Murray Country Visitors Center 2184 N. Lake Dr. 803-781-5940, 866-SC-JEWEL www.scjewel.com Mon.–Fri. 9am–5pm; Sat. 10am–4pm; Sun. 1–5pm University of South Carolina Visitors Center 816 Bull St. 803.777.0169, 800.922.9755 www.sc.edu/visitorcenter Mon.–Fri. 8:30am–5pm; Sat. 11am–3pm West Metro Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 1006 12th St., Cayce 803-794-6504, 866-720-5400 www.visitwestmetro.com Mon.–Fri. 8:30am–5pm Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center 321 S. Lake Dr., Lexington 803-359-6113 www.lexingtonsc.org Mon.–Thurs. 9am–5pm, Fri. 9am–4pm

Left: Riverwalk Park ©Weaver/Andrea Golod

Average figures from National Weather Service

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City Center Map KEY

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Columbia City Center Columbia North West Columbia/Cayce & Airport Shopping districts Attractions

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Columbia Regional Map KEY

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Columbia City Center Columbia North Columbia S.E. & Fort Jackson Irmo-St. Andrews & Harbison Lexington County Richland N.E. & Fort Jackson West Columbia/ Cayce & Airport Attractions

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Hotels

To learn more about Southern comfort, Columbia style, visit columbiacvb.com.

Amenities Key Free deluxe breakfast

Free continental

The 1425 Inn www.the1425inn.com • 803.252.7225 • 1425 Richland St., Columbia 29201

$$ Chesnut Cottage Bed & Breakfast www.chesnutcottage.com • 803.256.1718 • 1718 Hampton St., Columbia 29201

$$ Clarion Hotel Downtown www.clarionhotelcolumbia.com • 803.771.8711 • 1615 Gervais St., Columbia 29201

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC www.marriott.com/caecd • 803.799.7800 • 630 Assembly St., Columbia 29201

$$ Embassy Suites Hotel www.columbiagreystone. embassysuites.com • 803.252.8700 • 200 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia 29210

$$ Extended Stay America Columbia West www.extendedstayhotels.com • 803.251.7878 • 450 Gracern Rd., Columbia 29210

Columbia Marriott Hotel www.marriottcolumbia.com • 803.771.7000 • 1200 Hampton St., Columbia 29201

Hampton Inn Historic District www.hamptoninncolumbia.com • 803.231.2000 • 822 Gervais St., Columbia 29201

Country Hearth Inn & Suites – Downtown www.countryhearthcolumbia sc.com • 803.252.2000 • 621 S. Assembly St., Columbia 29201

Airport shuttle 2010 showcase property

breakfast

Columbia City Center

Pets allowed

Hilton Columbia Center www.hiltoncolumbia.com • 803.744.7800 • 924 Senate St., Columbia 29201

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown www.hiexcolumbiasc.com • 803.744.4000 • 501 Taylor St., Columbia 29201

$$ Homewood Suites by Hilton www.columbiasc.homewood suites.com • 803.239.4663 • 230 Greystone Blvd., Columbia 29210

$$ The Inn at Claussen’s www.theinnatclaussens.com • 803.765.0440 • 2003 Greene St., Columbia 29205

$$ Inn at USC www.innatusc.com • 803.779.7779 • 1619 Pendleton St., Columbia 29201

$$ Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia www.residenceinn.com/caedt • 803.779.7000 • 150 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia 29210

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SpringHill Suites® Columbia Downtown/The Vista The newest Marriott in Columbia.

• Great location in Downtown, Vista area. • Walking distance to Convention Center, State House, University of South Carolina and great dining and shopping • Marriott® Rewards points available. • Suites are 25% larger than a comparably priced hotel room, giving you room to succeed. • Luxury bedding – crisp linens, thicker mattresses, custom comforters, fluffier pillows.

511 Lady St., Columbia, South Carolina 29201

888-236-2427 / 803-978-2333

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• Suites are innovatively laid out, stylishly furnished and smartly designed. They feature pantry areas with a small refrigerator and microwave. • Large well-lit desk, voice mail and free wireless Internet access. • Complimentary continental Suite Seasons Breakfast® buffet. • Complimentary on-site parking.

www.marriott.com/caesh

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Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel is the most unique and historic hotel in Columbia! Upscale guest rooms feature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, two flat screen televisions, an honor-bar, dual shower heads, Jacuzzi tubs, Wi-Fi and in-room Starbucks coffee. The Vault Martini Bar unlocks a treasure of decadent cocktails! The Link@Sheraton keeps guests connected 24/7. Come by our Starbucks Café or dine at one of our fine restaurants, P.O.S.H. or Main Street. You don’t just stay here — you belong.

Reserve your room today!

sheratoncolumbiadowntown.com 1400 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201 • P 803.988.1400 • F 803-988-1401

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In preparation for your next meeting, we’ve planned your every need.

At the Hilton Garden Inn — near the Columbiana Center Mall and just 2 miles from Lake Murray — you’ll find 3,500 sq. ft. of divisible meeting and banquet space, a private boardroom and full-service in-house catering. Well-appointed guest rooms feature complimentary high-speed Internet access, fridge, microwave and coffeemaker. Plus, an indoor pool, workout facility and more — all for less money than you’d think. ®

Everything. Right where you need it.® To book your next meeting, banquet, ceremony, celebration or group room block contact our sales department today. 434 Columbiana Drive, Columbia, SC 29212

803-407-6640

1-877-STAY-HGI

columbiaharbison.stayhgi.com

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR VACATION PLANS. The Courtyard by Marriott® Columbia Northwest is newly renovated. We are located in the heart of South Carolina’s capital city and the only local Courtyard with an ACTUAL Courtyard outdoor sitting area. Within 10 minutes of Columbia’s wide array of business and leisure destinations, our hotel is within easy reach of downtown Columbia, the University of South Carolina, the South Carolina State House, the Koger Center forthe Arts, the Colonial Center, Columbia Convention Center, State Museum and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Our Courtyard is minutes from great recreation and athletic destinations such as Lake Murray, Saluda Shoals Park, Pine Grove baseball and softball fields, Ballentine Soccer and Lexington County Tennis Center. If golf is your game, we are minutes from Charwood and Indian River golf courses. Designed for the business traveler, but certainly appropriate for a leisure getaway, we know what is important to our customers and look forward to your visit!

Courtyard by Marriott® Columbia Northwest 347 Zimalcrest Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 To reserve your room, call 803-731-2300 or visit Marriott.com/CAENW Rates are per room, per night, based on availability, not available for groups of 10 or more rooms.

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Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Jackson Maingate www.choicehotels.com • 803.695.5555 • 7337 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209

LaQuinta Inn Maingate Fort Jackson www.lq.com • 803.783.5410 • 7333 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209

Country Inn & Suites Southeast www.countryinns.com/columbiasc • 803.776.6660 • 220 E. Exchange Blvd., Columbia 29209

Quality Inn & Suites Fort Jackson Maingate www.choicehotels.com • 803.776.1700 • 7251 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209

Days Inn Southeast www.daysinn.com • 803.783.5500 • 7300 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209

Rodeway Inn & Suites www.choicehotels.com • 803.738.1642 • 494 Beltline Blvd., Columbia 29205

Econo Lodge www.choicehotels.com • 803.738.0510 • 4488 Fort Jackson Blvd., Columbia 29209

Sleep Inn SE www.sleepinn.com • 803.776.6263 • 200 E. Exchange Blvd., Columbia 29209

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Fort Jackson www.hiexpress.com/fortjackson • 803.695.1111 • 7329 Garners Ferry Rd., Sumter Hwy., Columbia 29209

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia SE/Fort Jackson www.marriott.com/caese • 803.695.0062 • 250 E. Exchange Blvd., Columbia 29209

Irmo-St. Andrews/ Harbison America’s Best Inn www.americasbestinn.com • 803.772.7200 • 200 Zimalcrest Dr., Columbia 29210

$ American Inn St. Andrews 803.731.5533 • 1337 Garner Ln., Columbia 29210

$ Best Western Executive Inn & Suites www.bestwestern.com • 803.561.9027 • 1720 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29210

$ Comfort Inn – Bush River Road www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ SC361 • 803.798.5101 • 911 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29210

$ Comfort Suites Harbison www.comfortsuitesharbison.com • 803.407.4444 • 750 Saturn Pkwy., Columbia 29212

Downtown Columbia’s Newest Hotel

• 93 Spacious Studio, One-Bedroom & TwoBedroom Suites w/Full Kitchens & 42” LCD TVs • Complimentary Full Breakfast Buffet • Complimentary Evening Reception (Mon.-Thur.) • Business Center • Complimentary Guest Laundry • Indoor Pool • Fitness Center • Complimentary High Speed Internet

(803) 451-5900

www.staycolumbiasc.com Email: shelleynutt@staycolumbiasc.com 1913 Huger Street • Columbia, SC 29201 experiencecolumbia.com

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Country Inn & Suites – Open Spring 2010 www.countryinns.com • 414 Piney Grove Rd., Columbia 29210

Hampton Inn Harbison www.hamptoninn.com/hi/colum bia-harbison • 803.749.6999 • 101 Woodcross Dr., Columbia 29212

Knights Inn Columbia NW www.knightsinn.com • 803.772.0022 • 1803 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29210

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia NW www.marriott.com/caenw • 803.731.2300 • 347 Zimalcrest Dr., Columbia 29210

Hilton Garden Inn Harbison www.columbiaharbison.stay hgi.com • 803.407.6640 • 434 Columbiana Dr., Columbia 29212

Microtel Inn & Suites www.microtelinn.com • 803.772.1914 • 411 Piney Grove Rd., Columbia 29210

Days Inn www.daysinn.com • 803.750.7550 • 1144 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29210

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Harbison www.hiexpress.com/columbiasc • 803.732.2229 • 211 Lanneau Ct., Columbia 29212

Motel 6 Columbia West www.motel6.com • 803.798.9210 • 1776 Burning Tree Rd., Columbia 29210

Econo Lodge & Conference Center www.econolodge.com • 803.772.7275 • 773 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia 29210

Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison www.hyattplace.com • 803.407.1560 • 1130 Kinley Rd., Irmo 29063

Extended Stay Deluxe – Irmo www.extendedstayhotels.com • 803.781.8590 • 1170 Kinley Rd., Irmo 29063

InTown Suites Columbia Northwest www.intownsuites.com • 803.732.7377 • 330 Columbiana Dr., Columbia 29212

InTown Suites Columbia West Fairfield Inn by Marriott www.intownsuites.com • @ Columbiana Mall 803.216.9092 • 1633 Broad River www.marriott.com/caefn • Rd., Columbia 29210 803.732.4436 • 320 Columbiana Dr., HP-ColumHarb-VG.pdf 10/14/09 9:50:05 AM Columbia 29212

$ Quality Inn Harbison Area www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ SC154 • 803.798.0500 • 499 Piney Grove Rd., Columbia 29210

$ Quality Inn St. Andrews www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc377 • 803.451.2400 • 1335 Garner Ln., Columbia 29210

$ Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center www.radisson.com/columbiasc • 803.731.0300 • 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29210

Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison. A different kind of Hyatt designed around you. ®

Hyatt Place combines style and innovation to create a completely new hotel experience. The spacious guestrooms are stylishly furnished with a Hyatt C

Grand Bed™, a Cozy Corner oversized sofa-sleeper

and a 42” flat-panel HDTV. You’ll also find free Wi-Fi everywhere, a complimentary continental breakfast

daily, and a 24-hour Guest Kitchen. CM

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1130 Kinley Road • Irmo, SC 29063 803 407 1560 • HyattPlaceColumbiaHarbison.com The trademark HYATT and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. © 2009 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Ramada Limited I-20 www.ramada.com • 803.731.9997 • 1315 Garner Ln., Columbia 29210

$ Red Roof Inn Columbia West www.redroof.com • 803.798.9220 • 10 Berryhill Rd., Columbia 29210

$ Rodeway Inn & Suites www.rodewayinn.com • 803.772.0270 • 1029 Briargate Cir., Columbia 29210

$ Royal Inn – St. Andrews 803.750.5060 • 1323 Garner Ln., Columbia 29210

$ Scottish Inn www.bookroomsnow.com • 803.772.5833 • 127 Morninghill Dr., Columbia 29210

$ Sleep Inn NW www.columbiasleepinn.com • 803.731.9999 • 1901 Rockland Rd., Columbia 29210

TownePlace Suites www.marriott.com/caeth • 803.781.9391 • 350 Columbiana Dr., Columbia 29212

Comfort Suites – Lexington www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc304 • 803.996.2000 • 325 W. Main St., Lexington 29072

Travelodge Columbia West www.travelodge.com • 803.798.9665 • 2210 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29210

Hampton Inn Lexington www.lexingtonsc.hampton inn.com • 803.356.8300 • 601 Columbia Ave., Lexington 29072

Western Inn & Suites 803.772.9672 • 827 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29210

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Lexington www.hiexpress.com/lexingt0nsc • 803.808.0800 • 131 Innkeeper Dr., Lexington 29072

$ Wingate by Wyndham – Columbia Harbison www.columbiawi.com • 803.407.6166 • 217 Lanneau Ct., Columbia 29212

Lexington County Able House Inn Bed & Breakfast www.ablehouseinn.com • 803.532.2763 • 244 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville 29070

$$ Leesville Lodge www.leesvillelodge.com • 803.532.1082 • 605 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville 29070

Quality Inn & Suites Lexington www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc081 • 803.359.3099 • 328 W. Main St., Lexington 29072

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Ramada Limited Lexington www.ramadalimitedsc.com • 803.356.6533 • 1015 S. Lake Dr., Lexington 29073

Comfort Suites Northeast www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc315 • 803.678.4266 • 1540 Daulton Dr., Columbia 29223

Value Place – Lexington www.valueplace.com • 803.356.1303 • 4920 Augusta Rd., Lexington 29073

Courtyard by Marriott NE www.marriott.com/caene • 803.736.3600 • 111 Gateway Corporate Blvd., Columbia 29203

Wingate by Wyndham – Lexington/Columbia www.wingatehotels.com/ hotel/30544 • 803.957.5000 • 108 Saluda Point Ct., Lexington 29072

$ Days Inn Columbia/Fort Jackson www.daysinn.com • 803.736.0000 • 7128 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223

Richland Northeast & Ft. Jackson

Days Inn NE Fort Jackson www.daysinn.com/blythewood • 803.691.1200 • 114 Blythewood Rd., Blythewood 29016

Comfort Inn Blythewood www.comfortinn.com/hotel/sc040 • 803.754.1441 • 436 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016

$ Comfort Inn NE Fort Jackson www.choicehotels.com • 803.788.5544 • 7700 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

$ Extended Stay America Ft. Jackson www.extendedstayhotels.com • 803.782.2025 • 5430 Forest Dr., Columbia 29206

Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Northeast www.marriott.com/caefs • 803.760.1700 • 120 Blarney Dr., Columbia 29223

$ Hampton Inn Columbia I-20/ Clemson Frontage Road www.columbiai20clemsonroad. hamptoninn.com • 803.788.4901 • 1021 Clemson Frontage Rd., Columbia 29229

$$ Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast www.columbianortheast.hamp toninn.com • 803.865.8000 • 1551 Barbara Dr., Columbia 29223

$$ Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Clemson Road www.hiexpress.com/clmbia@ clemson • 803.419.3558 • 1011 Clemson Frontage Rd., Columbia 29229

$ Holiday Inn Express Hotel Blythewood www.hiexpress.com/blythewoodsc • 803.333.0315 • 120 Creech Rd., Blythewood 29016

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101 Spacious Rooms Free Hot Breakfast Free High Speed Internet Business Center Fitness Center Outdoor Pool Indoor Spa Meeting Rooms Conveniently located to many restaurants, shopping and entertainment

(803) 407-6166 www.columbiawi.com Email: gm@columbiawi.com 217 Lanneau Ct. Jct. I-26 & Harbison Blvd. (Exit 103) Columbia, SC 29212

EXPRESS Yourself.

• 82 Luxurious Rooms • Free Hot Breakfast • Free High Speed Internet • Business Center • Fitness Center • Meeting Room • Conveniently located to many restau restaurants, shopping and entertainment

(803) 732-2229

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• Free Hot Breakfast • Free High Speed Internet • Business Center • Outdoor Pool • Free Pass to Gold’s Gym • Meeting Room • Conveniently located to many restaurants, shopping and entertainment

(803) 356-8300

www. lexingtonsc.hamptoninn.com Email: kim.vice@hilton.com 601 Columbia Ave. • Lexington, SC 29072

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites www.holidayinn.com/columbiasc • 803.736.5600 • 8105 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

Microtel Inn NE www.microtelinn.com • 803.736.3237 • 1520 Barbara Dr., Columbia 29223

Hudson Motel 803.754.7307 • 10500 Farrow Rd., Blythewood 29016

Motel 6 Columbia East www.motel6.com • 803.736.3900 • 7541 Nates Rd., Columbia 29223

InTown Suites Columbia East www.intownsuites.com • 803.419.0330 • 8310 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

Quality Inn Fort Jackson www.choicehotels.com • 803.736.0822 • 8104 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

Jameson Suites Columbia www.jamesoninns.com/Hotel_ Detail.asp?pHotelID=3013 • 803.736.6666 • 7525 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

$ Ramada Columbia NE www.ramada.com • 803.736.3000 • 7510 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

LaQuinta Inn Columbia Northeast Fort Jackson www.lq.com • 803.736.6400 • 1538 Horseshoe Dr., Columbia 29223

Red Roof Inn Columbia East www.redroof.com • 803.736.0850 • 7580 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

Marlboro Inn Fort Jackson 803.787.1504 • 5133 Forest Dr., Columbia 29206

Residence Inn Columbia NE www.marriott.com/caeri • 803.788.8850 • 2320 LeGrand Rd., Columbia 29223

Super 8 Motel Fort Jackson www.super8.com • 803.790.1133 • 5321 Forest Dr., Columbia 29206

$ Value Place – Elgin www.valueplace.com • 803.699.1413 • 931 Spears Creek Ct., Elgin 29045 Wingate by Wyndham – Fort Jackson Northeast www.wingatehotels.com/hotel/ 07655 • 803.699.9333 • 8300 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport Airport Inn 803.936.0015 • 1935 Airport Blvd., Cayce 29033

$ American Inn West Columbia 803.796.3714 • 1617 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia 29169

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Cambridge Plaza Hotel Columbia West www.cambridgeplazahotel.com • 803.796.9400 • 650 Cherokee Ln., West Columbia 29169

Hampton Inn West Columbia Airport www.hamptoninn.com • 803.791.8940 • 1094 Chris Dr., West Columbia 29169

Carolina Lodge 803.796.9905 • 2204 Airport Rd., West Columbia 29169

Holiday Inn Airport www.holiday-inn.com/cae-airport • 803.794.9440 • 500 Chris Dr., West Columbia 29169

$ Comfort Inn Airport www.choicehotels.com • 803.796.0044 • 110 Branch Rd., West Columbia 29169

$ Country Hearth Inn & Suites – Cayce www.countryhearth.com • 803.794.7500 • 3020 Charleston Hwy., Cayce 29033

$ Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Open Spring 2010 ww.holidayinn.com • McSwain Dr. at Hwy. 378 and I-26, West Columbia 29169

$ Knights Inn Columbia Airport www.knightsinn.com • 803.794.0222 • 1987 Airport Blvd., Cayce 29033

Country Inn & Suites Columbia Airport www.countryinns.com/columbia sc_airport • 803.794.6200 • 2245 Airport Blvd., Cayce 29033

Masters Inn Columbia I–26 www.mastersinn.com • 803.791.5850 • 2125 Commerce Dr., Cayce 29033

Executive Inn I–26 & Hwy. 378 803.796.4934 • 1107 Harbor Rd., West Columbia 29169

Masters Inn Knox Abbott www.mastersinn.com • 803.796.4300 • 613 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce 29033

$ Quality Inn West Columbia www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ sc320 • 803.791.5160 • 2516 Augusta Rd., West Columbia 29169

$ Riverside Inn www.riversideinncolumbia.com • 803.939.4688 • 111 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce 29033

$ Sleep Inn Airport www.choicehotels.com • 803.926.9260 • 2208-A Edmond Hwy., West Columbia 29170

$ Travelers Inn 803.796.9900 • 2200 Airport Blvd., West Columbia 29170

$ West Columbia Extended Stay 803.794.1800 • 114 McSwain Dr., Building A, West Columbia 29169

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Education, entertainment and easy living. Visit columbiacvb.com for more attractions. Mann-Simons Cottage © Weaver/Andrea Golod

African American Heritage African American History Monument www.discoversouthcarolina. com/products/3783.aspx • First of

its kind on any of the nation’s state house grounds, the monument recaptures the rich history of African Americans and their contributions to South Carolina from arrival in Charleston to the 21st century. 803.734.2430 • South Carolina State House Grounds, Main and Gervais Sts., Columbia 29201

Big Apple www.historiccolumbia.org • Built

as the House of Peace synagogue around 1907. In 1936, it became an African-American dance hall called the Big Apple Club, and the Big Apple dance craze was born. The building was moved to its present location on Hampton St. and renovated by the city of Columbia. 803.252.7742 • 1000 Hampton St., Columbia 29201

Booker T. Washington High School www.sc.edu/usmap/bldg/btw.html • Opened in 1916 as the second public

school for African Americans, this building was a cultural and social center. The property is now part of the University of South Carolina. 803.777.0169 • Blossom, Wheat and Marion on USC Campus, Columbia 29201

Harriet Barber House www.harrietbarberhouse.org •

Significant for its association during the late 19th century with the South Carolina Land Commission, a unique attempt by a Southern state to give freedmen the opportunity to own land, the Barber House has remained in the same family since 1872. 803.695.7669 • 116 Barberville Loop, Hopkins 29061

Ladson Presbyterian Church The oldest African American church in the city (1838) began as a mission of the First Presbyterian Church. Under the leadership of Rev. Mark G. Johnson from 1876–1921, Ladson became a center for religion, education and community service. 803.765.9192 • 1720 Sumter St., Columbia 29201

Mann-Simons Cottage www.historiccolumbia.org •

Formerly owned by Celia Mann in 1850, this house marked the beginning of her life after she bought her freedom in Charleston and walked to sovereignty. Tickets available in the Museum Shop on the grounds of the Robert Mills House. 803.252.1770 • 1403 Richland St., Columbia 29201

Modjeska Monteith Simkins House www.historiccolumbia.org •

Second home of the social activist and community leader who died at the age of 92. Founding member and secretary for the South Carolina conference of NAACP chapters; an unflinching challenger of the social order during this country’s period of segregation; helped draft the Briggs Petition, part of the historic case, Brown v. Board of Education, that reached the United States Supreme Court. Visitors to this house have included Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young and other Civil Rights leaders. 803.252.1770 • 2025 Marion St., Columbia 29201

Randolph Cemetery Founded by 19 African Americans in 1871, the cemetery is a memorial to Benjamin A. Randolph, a member of the Reconstruction General Assembly, who was assassinated in Abbeville in 1868. Randolph and eight other African-American legislators are buried here. • Adjacent to Elmwood Cemetery off Elmwood Ave. at I-126, Columbia 29201

The Renaissance Foundation Bethel Cultural Arts Center www.renaissancefoundationsc. org • Bethel AME Church was built in 1921 by James Anderson Lankford, the first registered African-American architect in the United States, and will reopen as a cultural arts center and museum. 803.733.5634 • 1247 Sumter St., Suite 303, Columbia 29201

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Plex Indoor Sports & Ice www.plexindoorsports.com • Plex

Indoor Sports is adding ice hockey and skating to the growing list of indoor sports they offer to the Midlands. This location features an NHL-sized ice rink for hockey games, figure skating and Learn to Play hockey classes. 803.732.1900 • 1019 Broad Stone Rd., Irmo 29063

Royal Z Lanes www.bowlingcolumbia.com • Have a great time with family and friends at prices that won’t break your family’s budget. 803.788.9208 • 8512 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

Skate Station USA Roller Skating Family roller skating. 803.356.3500 • Oak Dr. & Hwy. 1, Lexington 29073

Colleges & Universities Allen University www.allenuniversity.edu • Probably the first private black school in the state. Established in 1870 primarily to educate clergy for the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Five buildings situated around a camp green are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Allen University offers liberal arts and teacher education. 803.376.5700 • 1530 Harden St., Columbia 29204

Benedict College www.benedict.edu • Founded in 1870

on an 80-acre plantation in Columbia by the American Baptist Home Mission Society. This new school was established for the recently emancipated people of African descent. A branch of the NAACP was founded at Benedict in 1937. Five buildings on the campus are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college also offers an array of performing arts programs and sports teams. 803.253.5000 • 1600 Harden St., Columbia 29204

Columbia College www.columbiacollegesc.edu• Columbia College is a private liberal arts women’s college with a coeducational Evening College and Graduate School. Founded in 1854, the college is the eleventh-oldest women’s college in the United States. Columbia College is regarded as one of the leading liberal arts colleges for women in the South and offers an array of performing arts programs. 800.277.1301 • 1301 Columbia College Dr., Columbia 29203

Columbia International University www.ciu.edu • In a 1948 publication

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary www.ltss.edu • A seminary of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. One of the oldest Lutheran seminaries in North America, Southern is a fully accredited graduate school of theology preparing women and men for the ordained and lay ministries of the church. The wooded, 17-acre campus is situated atop Seminary Ridge in Columbia, the highest point in the midstate area, near the center of South Carolina’s capital city. 803.786.5150 • 4201 N. Main St., Columbia 29203

Midlands Technical College www.midlandstech.edu • In 1964,

three separate career-oriented institutions merged to form Midlands Technical College (MTC), a comprehensive two-year college providing career and transfer education. One of South Carolina’s largest two-year colleges, MTC is comprised of five campuses, including the Beltline, Airport, Harbison, Batesburg-Leesville and the Northeast Campus adjacent to the Carolina Research Park. 803.738.8324 • P.O. Box 2408, Columbia 29202

celebrating CIU’s (then called Columbia Bible College) 25th anniversary, founder McQuilkin wrote: “Neither a Bible institute nor a liberal arts college, CBC offers a curriculum with the spiritual advantages of the former, cultural advantages of the latter.” In other words, what he was describing is a biblical university. 800.777.2227 • 7435 Monticello Rd., Columbia 29230

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University of South Carolina www.sc.edu • Chartered in 1801 as

South Carolina College, the university has grown from one building on the historic horseshoe to more than 155 facilities on more than 358 acres. USC Columbia offers more than 350 undergraduate and graduate courses of study. Programs range from liberal arts and sciences to business, law, medicine and other professional studies. USC is a member of the Southeastern Conference and the home of the Fighting Gamecocks. USC also offers an array of performing arts programs and sports teams. 803.777.7000 • 911 Sumter St., Columbia 29201

Farmers’ Markets All Local Farmers Market www.stateplate.org • Operates every

Sat. in the Olympia neighborhood. Come by for the season’s best produce, meat, dairy, flowers and baked items from all-local producers. 701 Whaley St., Columbia 29201

Cayce Farmers Market Open from March to the first week of Jan., with seasonal fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, honey and decorations from local farmers. 803.791.1009 • 2329 Charleston Hwy., Cayce 29033

Columbia State Farmers Market www.scda.state.sc.us • The market

will be closing at the end of February 2010. Please see new listing for South Carolina State Farmers Market. 803.737.4664 • 1001 Bluff Rd., Columbia 29201

Cottle Strawberry Farm www.cottlestrawberryfarm.com • Our family has provided great-tasting

strawberries to the public for three generations. 803-695-1714 • 1129 Whitehouse Rd., Columbia 29209

The Farmers Shed www.farmersshed.com • Open yearround. Mon.–Fri. 10am–7pm, Sat. 10am– 6pm. Fruits, vegetables, jams, flowers, pickles, cheese, gift baskets, grits, homestyle meals, corn maze (seasonal), school tours, South Carolina specialty products. 803.996.9122 • 2514 Augusta Hwy., Lexington 29072

James R. Sease Farms Inc. April–May. U-pick/we-pick fresh strawberries. Call ahead for daily picking and availability of strawberries. Peaches and mixed vegetables available June to mid-Aug. Open Mon.–Fri. 9am–6:30pm; Sat. 9am– 5pm April–Aug. 803.359.3276 • Hwy. 1, Gilbert 29054

Kershaw County Farmers Market www.kcfarmersmarket.org • Open

7:30am–12:30pm Sat. from the second Sat. in April to the second Sat. in Dec. Fresh fruits, vegetables, free-range meats, flowers/plants, baked goods, honey, organics, farm-fresh eggs, cheese and more. 803.432.0150 • Corner of DeKalb and Church sts., Camden 29020

Northeast Farmers Market www.lakecarolina.com/calendar. aspx?eventid=7 • Open 2:30pm

until dark every Thurs. from the first Thurs. in April until the last Thurs. before Thanksgiving at Lake Carolina Town Center. Fresh fruits, vegetables, free-range meats, flowers/plants, baked goods, honey, organics, farm-fresh eggs, cheese and more. 803.432.0150 • Lake Carolina Town Center, 300 Long Point Ln., Columbia 29229

Rikard’s Country Market April–Labor Day. Local fruits and vegetables, pine straw, boiled peanuts, potting soil, bedding plants, hanging baskets and more. 803.359.4438 • 2165 Hwy. 378, Gilbert 29054

Ringo’s Produce Market Open Mon.–Sat. 9am–7:30pm, Sun. 10am– 6pm. Fruits, vegetables, honey, cider, hot boiled peanuts, ornamental plants and gift shop. 803.783.0108 • 10545 Garners Ferry Rd., Eastover 29044

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Sandhill Farmers Market www.clemson.edu/sandhill/www. sandhillfarmersmarket.com.page • Open each Tues. from 3:30–7pm the last Tues. in April and through Thanksgiving week. Items available include fresh local produce, meat, poultry, eggs, butter, milk, cheese, honey, plants, flowers, shrubs and baked goods. Many products are organic. 803.788.5700 • 900 Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229

South Carolina Farmers Market – Open April 2010 www.scstatefarmersmarket.com • The new farmers market will be a state-

of-the-art facility that provides the agricultural community of South Carolina with a one-of-a-kind venue in which to showcase South Carolina products. 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia 29172

Historic Sites Adluh Flour Mills www.adluh.com • Adluh’s plant

opened in 1900 and is the only flour mill still operating in South Carolina. The plant grinds white and yellow corn meals, white-to-yellow stone-ground grits and packages a variety of seafood, chicken and all-purpose breaders as well as biscuit, hushpuppy, corn meal and corn muffin mixes. 803.779.2460 • 804½ Gervais St., Columbia 29201

Chesnut Cottage Bed & Breakfast www.chesnutcottage.com •

Ensor Keenan House www.columbiasc.net/parks andrec/212 • Dr. Joshua Fulton Ensor

built this house in 1868 for his family as he served as superintendent for what was then the South Carolina State Hospital. Call for tour information. 803.733.8510 • 801 Wildwood Ave., Columbia 29203

Equitable Arcade Building The Arcade Mall was Columbia’s first indoor shopping center. At the time it was built, the Arcade Mall was strategically situated within a very popular section of this main commercial district. The structure’s proximity to the Barringer Building, Columbia’s first skyscraper, undoubtedly ensured its tenants exposure to large numbers of pedestrians conducting business downtown. • 1332 Main St./1216 Washington St., Columbia 29201

First Baptist Church www.firstbaptistcolumbia.com •

Site of the first Secession Convention in December 1860. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stop by the office for tours. 803.256.4251 • 1306 Hampton St., Columbia 29201

First Presbyterian Church www.firstprescolumbia.org • Pres-

byterians organized their first congregation in Columbia in 1795. The 188-foot steeple was once Columbia’s tallest structure. Churchyard tours available. Call for reservations. 803.799.9062 • 1324 Marion St., Columbia 29201

Chesnut Cottage was the war-time home of Confederate General James Chesnut and his wife, Mary Boykin Chesnut, author of Diary from Dixie. President Jefferson Davis visited in October of 1864 and gave a speech to the citizens of Columbia from the front porch of the cottage. Now a bed and breakfast with tours by appointment only. 803.256.1718 • 1718 Hampton St., Columbia 29201

Fort Jackson National Cemetery www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ ftjackson.asp • The 585-acre national

Ebenezer Lutheran Church www.ebenezerlutheran.org • Dedi-

Governor’s Green www.scgovernorsmansion.org • A nine-acre complex consisting of the

cated as Columbia’s first Lutheran church in 1830, the original church burned in 1865. Call for tour information. 803.765.9430 • 1301 Richland St., Columbia 29201

Elmwood Cemetery & Gardens Founded in 1854, the metropolitan area’s most prestigious cemetery. Encompassed in miles of newly paved roadways, you will also find two veterans gardens, two additional bronze marker sections and numerous family monument sections. Historical walking tour maps available in the office. Open Mon.–Fri. 9am–5pm. 803.252.2133 • 501 Elmwood Ave., Columbia 29201

cemetery in Richland County, South Carolina, will serve veterans’ needs well into the next century. The cemetery is located about a quarter of a mile off Interstate 20 on property formerly held by Fort Jackson. 803.699.2246 • 4170 Percival Rd., Columbia 29229

South Carolina Governor’s Mansion, built in 1855; the Lace House, built in 1854; and the Caldwell-Boyleston House, built in 1830. 803.737.1710 • 800 Richland St., Columbia 29201

Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens www.historiccolumbia.org • Built in 1818, this restored Antebellum mansion is furnished with Hampton and Preston family pieces. Tickets available in the Museum Shop on the grounds of the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St. 803.252.1770 • 1615 Blanding St., Columbia 29201

Kensington Mansion www.kensingtonmansion.org •

An Italianate Revival mansion completed in 1854 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. $ 803.353.0456 • Hwy. 601 S., Eastover 29044

Robert Mills House & Park www.historiccolumbia.org • This

restored mansion was built in 1823 and designed by South Carolina’s most famous architect, Robert Mills. Tickets available in the Museum Shop on the grounds of the Robert Mills House. 803.252.1770 • 1616 Blanding St., Columbia 29201

SC Governor’s Mansion www.scgovernorsmansion.org •

Built in 1855 as a residence for the officers of the Arsenal Military Academy, the mansion has served as home of the governor since 1868. Also located on the grounds are the Lace House, circa 1855, and the Caldwell-Boylston House, circa 1830. Reservations required. Free. 803.737.1710 • 800 Richland St., Columbia 29201

Seibels House and Garden www.historiccolumbia.org • Pos-

sibly the oldest house in Columbia, the Seibels House dates from approximately 1796. Due to a succession of owners throughout the centuries, the Seibels House today is a pleasing blend of several architectural styles. The interior is accentuated by Colonial Revival details including molding and medallions that enhance the building’s rooms and foyer. The house was donated to the Historic Columbia Foundation in 1984 and converted into office and rental space. 803.252.7742 • 1601 Richland St., Columbia 29201

South Carolina State House Tour Service & Gift Shop www.scstatehouse.net/studentpage/tour.htm • The State House is one of Columbia’s and South Carolina’s most historic buildings. Construction began in 1855 and withstood Sherman’s march on Columbia in 1865. Today, six bronze stars mark the impact of shells from Union cannons. The building was completed in 1907. Free. 803.734.2430 • Main St. at Gervais St., Columbia 29201

St. Peter’s Catholic Church www.visitstpeters.org • The oldest

church for Catholics in the Midlands, dating to 1824. The current church structure dates to 1906 and has unique, original art by Christian Thee as well as Art Nouveau Tiffany stained glass windows. Its recent renovation won a Southeastern Regional Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects. Call in advance to arrange group tours of the church. Free. 803.779.0036 • 1529 Assembly St., Columbia 29201

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The Supreme Court of South Carolina www.judicial.state.sc.us/supreme/ index.cfm • Guided 20- to 45-minute

tours appropriate for the seventh grade and above by appointment only. The tour includes the large courtroom downstairs where the seal of the Supreme Court is displayed, the portrait gallery and the library. The courtrooms are not shown when court is in session. Visits without tour may be possible on short notice. 803.734.1080 • 1231 Gervais St., Columbia 29201

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral www.trinitysc.org • Built in 1846,

Trinity was spared in 1865 when General Sherman’s troops burned much of Columbia. Six former governors are buried in the churchyard. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Music is a vital part of the life of Trinity Cathedral. Through their music programs and events, visitors and parishioners of all ages learn about liturgy and explore the rich heritage of sacred music. Free. 803.771.7300 • 1100 Sumter St., Columbia 29201

Washington Street United Methodist Church www.washingtonstreetumcsc. org • Built in 1872, the current structure

replaced the church that was destroyed in Sherman’s burning of Columbia on Feb. 17, 1865. Please call for tour information. 803.256.2417 • 1401 Washington St., Columbia 29201

Woodrow Wilson Family Home www.historiccolumbia.org • Wood-

row Wilson, the nation’s 28th president, spent four years of his youth in Columbia. He and his family lived in this home built by his parents in 1872. (This site is currently closed due to renovation.) 803.252.1770 • 1705 Hampton St., Columbia 29201

Learning Centers Challenger Learning Center www.thechallengercenter.com •

A simulated space science environment where students and educators work in teams to solve real-life math, science and technology problems during a space flight. $ 803.929.3951 • 2600-A Barhamville Rd., Columbia 29204

SC Archives and History Center scdah.sc.gov • A great resource for

genealogical research. Our building houses public records of the state of South Carolina, including reference room, exhibit gallery and meeting facilities. Free. 803.896.6100 • 8301 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223

USC Melton Memorial Observatory www.physics.sc.edu/~melton •

Located on the campus of the University of South Carolina, the observatory offers views of many of the night sky’s wonders. Public viewing sessions are held most clear Mon. nights Nov.–March 8:30–10:30pm, April–Oct. 9:30–11pm. Free. 803.777.4180 • 1429 Greene St., Columbia 29208

Libraries Lexington County Public Library www.lex.lib.sc.us • Designed to

meet the needs of the growing population of Lexington County, the main library is a 48,000-square-foot building located on a five-acre site on Augusta Rd. (US Hwy. 1) in Lexington. 803.785.2600 • 5440 Augusta Rd., Lexington 29072

Richland County Public Library www.myrcpl.com • Spectacular

EdVenture Children’s Museum www.edventure.org • Largest

children’s museum in the South. The 67,000-square-foot facility houses eight spectacular galleries, a 200-seat community theater, a library, two unique resource centers and the world’s largest child, Eddie! Designed for children 12 and younger, this high-tech and high-touch educational facility boasts 450 individual exhibits. $ 803.779.3100 • 211 Gervais St., Columbia 29201

242,000-square-foot-main library serves as the nucleus of the library system. Contemporary architecture features bold piano curves, garden atriums and more than 20 pieces of original artwork. The Children’s Room is highlighted by a whimsical 46-foot mural and two free-standing figures from Maurice Sendak’s picture book classic Where the Wild Things Are. This is the only time Sendak has authorized such use of his art. Free. 803.799.9084 • 1431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201

acre complex of 30 restored 18th- and 19th-century buildings depicting everyday life in Lexington County in the Colonial and Antebellum periods. Collections include locally made furniture, decorative arts, quilts, firearms and household artifacts. Costumed guides give tours lasting about one hour. 803.359.8369 • Corner of Fox St. and US Hwy. 378, Lexington 29071

South Caroliniana Library www.sc.edu/library/socar • Com-

McKissick Museum www.cas.sc.edu/mcks • Located

pleted in 1840, this structure, designed by Robert Mills, marked the first use of a freestanding academic library building in the US. 803.777.3131 • USC Horseshoe, 910 Sumter Street, Columbia 29208

Thomas Cooper Library www.sc.edu/library • The major

research library for the University of South Carolina holds more than 3 million books and sponsors several rare books exhibits each year. 803.777.3142 • 1322 Greene St., Columbia 29208

Museums Cayce Historical Museum www.historysc.com • The museum

interprets the architectural, social and cultural heritage of the Old Saxe-Gotha, Granby, Cayce and West Columbia areas. Exhibits depict periods of Colonial trade, American Indians, agricultural development and transportation from the 18th century to the present. 803.739.5385 • 1800 12th St., Cayce 29171

Columbia Fire Department Museum www.columbiasc.net/index. php?pageid=65 • Museum highlights

the importance of the Columbia Fire Department with exhibits of historical data, photos, equipment and other items of interest to enlighten the public about the heroic traditions and the men and women within its service. Free. 803.545.3701 • 1800 Laurel St., Columbia 29201

Columbia Museum of Art www.columbiamuseum.org • Larg-

est international fine art museum in South Carolina, with a world-class collection of American and European fine and decorative art from early Renaissance through contemporary. Permanent collection includes works by Monet, Botticelli, Canaletto and Remington. Changing international exhibitions, concerts, gallery talks and family and children’s programs are scheduled throughout the year. $ 803.799.2810 • Main at Hampton St., Columbia 29201

Lexington County Museum www.lex-co.com/museum • A seven-

at the head of the university’s historic Horseshoe, featuring changing exhibitions of art, science and regional history and folk art. Permanent exhibits: the Baruch Silver Collection and the Mineral Library. The Folklife Resource Center contains material on South Carolina traditional arts. Free. 803.777.7251 • USC Horseshoe, 816 Bull St., Columbia 29208

SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum www.crr.sc.gov • Founded in 1896, the

SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum is the oldest museum in Columbia. The museum focuses on South Carolina’s military history from the Revolutionary War to the present and offers visitors the opportunity to discover the state’s military heritage through unique and informative exhibitions. $ 803.737.8095 • 301 Gervais St., Columbia 29201

SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame www.sccja.org/Hall%20of%20 Fame.htm • Exhibits on historical and contemporary aspects of law enforcement. Special student programs. Free. 803.896.8199 • 5400 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29212

SC Military Museum www.scguard.com/museum/index.html • The rich history of the South

Carolina National Guard is captured in our many exhibits. From the guard’s early days during the Colonial Wars to its current efforts in the Middle East, each time period is included and weapons and artifacts from each era are displayed. The museum has four of the most important collections in the country. 803.806.4440 • 1 National Guard Rd., Columbia 29201

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Tonic Day Spa www.tonicdayspa.com • Open Mon.–

Thurs. 9am–7pm, Fri. 9am–6pm, Sat. 9am– 5pm. 803.776.9734 • 5910 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209

Tranquil Moments Day Spa & Boutique www.tranquilmomentssalon.com • Open Tues.–Fri. 10am–6pm, Sat. 11am– 5pm. 803.254.4055 • 715 Queen St., Columbia 29205 Urban Nirvana www.urbannirvana.com • 803.727.1010 • 4840 Forest Dr., Columbia 29206 Urban Nirvana – Lexington www.urbannirvana.com • 803.356.0119 • 920 North Lake Dr., Lexington 29072

Tours Carolina Carriages www.carolinacarriages.com • A

ride in one of our horse-drawn carriages provides more than just transportation; it creates a lasting memory. 803.754.4724 • 15 Country Girl Rd., Blythewood 29016

Columbia Carriage Works www.columbiacarriageworks. com • A local company providing carriage

rides downtown and in the historic district. Also available for tours, weddings and other special events. 803.227.3833 • 105 Burmaster Dr., Columbia 29229

D’Tours Providing driving and walking historic tours of Columbia; step-on guide/receptive operator service; family and military reunions, large and small groups. Costumed guide available. 803.939.8382 • P.O. Box 246, Lexington 29071

Historic Columbia Foundation www.historiccolumbia.org • Bus and walking tours of greater Columbia, heritage education programs and complete heritage packages offered through Historic Columbia’s historic area tours. 803.252.7742 • 1601 Richland St., Columbia 29201

History with Hunt deanhunt1965@yahoo.com • Profes-

sional history tours with Lexington, South Carolina, native Dean Hunt. 1123 Hunt Rd., Lexington 29073

Palmetto Tours & Convention Services A full-service agency ready to make your next convention, meeting or tour an exceptional experience. 803.754.0525 • 950 Rosedale Arch, Columbia 29203

Spirits and Spectors www.discoversouthcarolina.com/product. aspx?productid=26564&Print=1 • A story-oriented evening walking tour

departing from the George Washington monument on the north side of the State House. Call for times and reservations. 803.600.1328 • 9 Edens Point Rd., Columbia 29212

Tom Elmore rebelscv@aol.com • Tour guide

specializing in the Civil War time period. 803.749.4241, 803.960.7553

Zoo Riverbanks Zoo & Garden www.riverbanks.org • A 170-acre

park featuring two distinctly unique areas along the scenic Lower Saluda River. Riverbanks Zoo houses more than 2,000 animals in natural habitat exhibits. A short walk or tram ride takes visitors across the Saluda River to the botanical garden, 70 acres devoted to woodlands, gardens, historic ruins, plant collections and visitor facilities. Riverbanks also offers gift shops, indoor restaurants and other food and refreshment stands, rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and a picnic area. $ 803.779.8717 • 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia 29210

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ARTS

Learn more about our scene-stealing arts scene and hot new shows at columbiacvb.com. Columbia City Ballet’s “Dracula” ©Columbia City Ballet

Art House Nickelodeon Theatre www.nickelodeon.org • The Colum-

bia Film Society’s 77-seat theater provides an intimate setting for international and independent cinema and shows more than 125 films each year. 803.254.8234

Arts Associations/ Organizations Columbia Music Festival Association www.cmfaonline.com • An organiza-

tion of people as diverse as the community itself. Volunteers and professionals who bring the arts opportunity and experience to the community. 803.771.6303

Cultural Council of Richland & Lexington County www.getcultured.org • A centralized

resource for the arts community, providing leadership, funding and business expertise to artists and arts organizations and offering a single source of arts-related information to patrons and media. 803.799.3115

Choral, Orchestra, Concert Bands The Árpád Darázs Singers www.adsingers.org • The Árpád

Darázs Singers is a unique choral ensemble in the Midlands, a group of talented musicians who create a superior blend of mixed voices performing a varied repertoire of classical and contemporary works. 803.926.7306

Columbia Choral Society www.columbiachoralsociety.org • Known originally as the Shandon Choral

Society, the purpose of the organization then, as it is now, was to stimulate and broaden interest in musical activities and to actively engage in the rehearsal and rendition of choral music. 803.933.9060

Columbia Community Concert Band cccb.bandlink.org • The Columbia

Community Concert Band, founded in 1981, is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization with more than 80 musicians that presents an average of five concerts each season, Sept. until June. 803.781.9781

The Greater Columbia Children’s Choirs www.thegccc.org • Since 1987, the

GCCC has sung to the glory of God and served the community by offering quality music instruction, significant music making and numerous performing opportunities. 803.776.0544

Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra www.lmso.org • A Midlands com-

munity orchestra comprised of volunteer musicians. We are dedicated to performing classical and light-classical music, exposing audiences to quality live music while providing a pleasurable musical experience for adults, children and families. 803.781.8846

Lexington County Choral Society www.lexcochoralsoc.org • A com-

South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra www.scphilharmonic.com • One

of the leading orchestras in the Southeast, the philharmonic performs and promotes high-quality professional symphonic music. 803.254.PHIL (7445)

Palmetto Mastersingers www.palmettomastersingers.org • A premier 90-member all-mens choir

founded in 1981. It continues its mission as South Carolina’s musical ambassadors of entertaining around the world. 803.765.0777

The Palmetto Opera www.palmettoopera.org • Our

mission is to present professional opera to the Midlands and South Carolina so that there is an entertainment, educational and economic impact on the community and state. 803.776.0526

Sandlapper Singers www.sandlappersingers.org •

We’ll give you the best in American music with performances that are filled with music to engage your mind, energize your body and inspire your spirit. 803.381.5481

Dance Companies Borenya West African Drum and Dance www.borenya.org • Honors the

authentic integrity of West African musical arts and brings the music and dance of Africa to people of all ages. 937.287.6044

munity choral group that specializes in not just major choral works, but on the vast repertoire of choral anthems that exist. 803.359.8794

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Ansel Adams: Masterworks Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 17, 2010

Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984), Mount Williamson,The Sierra Nevada, from Manzanar, California, 1945, gelatin silver print, Photo courtesy,Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding, CA ©Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States Oct. 23, 2009 – Jan. 17, 2010

Peggy Cyphers, American, born 1954, Galaxy’s Empire, 1986, oil on two panels: top, oil on Mylar, laminated to Plexi; bottom, oil and spray paint on mineralized tar paper, laminated to wood, 22 3/8 x 22 in.

The Chemistry of Color: Contemporary African-American Artists Feb. 5 – May 9, 2010

Romare Bearden,1911-1988, The Piano Lesson (Homage to Mary Lou), 1983, Color lithograph on paper, edition 23/150 ©Romare Bearden /Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Innovation and Change: Great Ceramics from the Ceramics Research Center May 28 – Sept. 5, 2010

Robert Arneson (1930 - 1992), American, The Abstract Expressionist, 1985, glazed earthenware, Collection Stéphane Janssen and R. Michael Johns

Every Sunday is FREE courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of SC. For more information: columbiamuseum.org or 803.799.2810.

1515 Main Street | Columbia, SC | 803.799.2810

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RECREATION

Boat Rentals & Tours Brown Marine www.brownmarinesales.com • En-

joy Lake Murray for the day. Pontoon rentals daily from 10am–6pm. Boats are located at Putnam’s Landing. 803.345.6222 • 126 Hilton Run Ct., Chapin 29036

D P Marine/Crystal Point Boat Rentals www.lakemurrayboatrental.com/ boat_rentals • Renting is a breeze with

24-foot Bentley pontoon boats conveniently located at Lake Murray Marina with the best rates on the lake. 803.345.0155 • 2150 Wessinger Rd., Chapin 29036

Lake Murray Boat Rentals www.lakemurrayboatrentals.com • We offer the highest quality pontoon

boats (115 horse power min.) and jet skis available on Lake Murray. 803.798.8559 • 2727 Hwy. 378, Gilbert 29054

Lake Murray Pontoon Rentals & Tours We offer Lake Murray sightseeing or fishing tours. Boat rentals also available. 803.413.1693 • 301 Harbor Heights Dr., Unit 1-C, Lexington 29072

Lake Tours, Inc. – The Southern Patriot www.lakemurraytours.com • Welcome aboard! The Southern Patriot is a 65-foot double-deck cruise boat located on beautiful Lake Murray just a few miles northwest of Columbia. 803.749.8594 • P.O. Box 526, Ballentine 29002

Lighthouse Marina www.lighthousemarinasc.com •

Want to get out and enjoy the lake life but don’t have a boat? Don’t worry, we have you taken care of. Lighthouse Marina offers completely new pontoon boats available for weekend, daily and even hourly rentals. 803.749.1554 • 1925 Johnson’s Marina Rd., Chapin 29036

Lanier Sailing Academy www.laniersail.com/columbia. htm • We offer sunset sails or other

skippered cruises for special events. Rentals are available for qualified sailors. 803.317.9070 • 3072 Hwy. 378 (Southshore Marina), Leesville 29070

Southshore Marina www.southshoresc.com • We

specialize in renting 20- to 26-foot pontoon boats that can carry eight–16 people comfortably. All you need is a driver’s license and a credit card. 803.532.4231 • 3072 Hwy. 378, Leesville 29070

Spirit of Lake Murray www.spiritoflakemurray.com •

Major interior upgrade that will appeal to passengers who prefer a distinctive charter yacht sailing experience. Sun. lunch cruise on Lake Murray. Each lunch menu is different and is served buffet style. Includes drink and dessert. 803.730.3044 • 1056 Jones Rd., Irmo 29063

Taylor Outdoors, LLC tayloroutdoors.com • Custom lake ex-

cursions for you and your family or a fishing trip with a US Coast Guard-certified guide. 803.331.1354 • 151 Dogwood Shores Rd., Batesburg 29006

Wet & Wild Jet Ski Rentals www.wetandwildrentals.com • We are Lake Murray’s No. 1 watercraft rental source. 803.354.1581 • 344 Crocket Rd., Columbia 29212

Fishing Frank’s Fly Arts www.franksflyarts.com • Fly fish

with the pros on the three scenic rivers that run through South Carolina’s capitol region. Relax as you kayak the lower Saluda and Broad rivers to their confluence at the headwaters of the Congaree; stop along the way to enjoy some of the best fishing the Southeast has to offer. 803.673.0238 • 2822 B Lincoln St., Columbia 29201

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.sc.gov • Fishing licenses may

be purchased: (1) from an authorized DNR license vendor such as local bait and tackle shops, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc.; (2) online; (3) by calling toll-free 866.714.3611; (4) downloading the license application and mailing it in. 803.734.3833 • Rembert C. Dennis Building, Columbia 29201

Local Outfitters Adventure Carolina www.adventurecarolina.com •

Enjoy our guided canoe and kayak trips. Named one of the top-10 canoeing outfitters by Paddler Magazine. 803.796.4505 • 1107 State St., Cayce 29033

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Big Rock Outfitters www.bigrockoutfitters.com •

Located in Lexington’s Old Mill, we provide high-quality clothing and supplies from some of the most respected names in the outdoor industry so that you can enjoy creation as it was intended. 803.358.0336 • 711 E. Main St., Suite A-5, Lexington 29072

Palmetto Outdoor www.palmettooutdoors.com •

Kayak, canoe, tube and raft rentals and trips. 803.360.4697 • 731 Meeting St., West Columbia 29169

River Runner Outdoor Center www.riverrunner.us • Retail paddlesports store. Rental equipment and guided trips available. Outfitter for Saluda Shoals Park. 803.771.0353 • 905 Gervais St., Columbia 29201

Parks & Gardens Carolina Children’s Garden www.clemson.edu/sandhill/page. htm?pageId=184 • Located at the

Clemson Institute for Economic & Community Development at the Sandhill Research & Education Center, the garden is open daylight to dusk daily. Within approximately two acres of land are many theme gardens designed for children. 803.788.5700 • 900 Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229

Congaree National Park www.nps.gov/cong • Just 20 miles

from Columbia, the park encompasses almost 27,000 acres of floodplain forest. Escape the city life amid towering trees and astonishing biodiversity in this ancient wilderness’ 2.1-mile boardwalk loop, 20plus miles of hiking trails, paddling trails, campsites and the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Many free programs are regularly scheduled, but some reservations are required. 803.776.4396 • 100 National Park Rd., Hopkins 29061

Crooked Creek Park www.icrc.net • Community recre-

ation center and athletic fields including gymnasiums, fitness center, aerobics room, meeting rooms, indoor walking track, racquetball courts, art studio, lighted tennis courts, soccer, basketball and softball fields, walking trails, picnic shelters and playgrounds. 803.345.6181 • 1098 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin 29036

Dreher Island State Recreation Area www.southcarolinaparks.com/ park-finder/state-park/1371.aspx • Located on Lake Murray; 348 acres and 12

miles of shoreline make this an ideal place for water recreation and family outings. 803.364.4152 • 3677 State Park Rd., Prosperity 29127

Drew Park Splash Pad and Fountain www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec • Playground, gazebo, walking track, spray pad and LED-lighted fountain. 803.545.3100 • 2101 Walker Soloman Way, Columbia 29204

Earlewood Park www.columbiasc.net/parks andrec • Located in the historic Earle-

wood neighborhood north of downtown Columbia, this 48-acre park offers a walking trail, playground, water spray, tennis courts, ball fields and a disc golf course. 803.545.3100 • 1111 Parkside Dr., Columbia 29203

Edisto Discovery Park and Neighborhood Center www.columbiasc.net/parks andrec • Neighborhood center, play-

ground, spray pool, gemstone dig area, outdoor basketball court, walking/jogging trail. 803.733.8444 • 1914 Wiley St., Columbia 29205

Finlay Park www.columbiasc.net/parks andrec • One of the most popular parks

in Columbia. A wonderful waterfall acts as the background for festivals, concerts and picnics. 803.545.3100 • 930 Laurel St., Columbia 29201

Guignard Park www.cityofcayce-sc.gov • A wooded park located in Cayce, providing a relaxing getaway. Visitors will find a stream running through the middle of the park, picnic tables and a play area 803.796.9020 • 199 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce 29033

Harbison State Forest www.state.sc.us/forest/refharb. htm • Bounded by the Broad River, the

state forest encompasses 2,177 acres of forestland nine miles from downtown Columbia. Unique urban location makes Harbison one of the largest public greenspaces inside the city limits of a metropolitan area in the eastern US. 803.896.8890 • 5600 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29212

Hopkins Park www.richlandcountyrecreation. com • A 30-acre facility that includes a

recreation building, gymnasium, game room, clubroom, kitchen, ballfields, playground, swimming pool and picnic facilities. 803.783.6559 • 150 Hopkins Park Rd., Hopkins 29061

Lexington Family YMCA www.columbiaymca.org • Beautiful

160-acre facility with lake, trails, covered pavilion and boating or swimming in the lake from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fishing year-round. Walking track and nature trails. Outdoor basketball and tennis courts and soccer fields. 803.359.3376 • 401 YMCA Rd., Lexington 29073

Martin Luther King Park www.columbiasc.net/parks andrec • Community center, softball

field, indoor court, picnic tables, playground. 803.545.3100 • 2300 Greene St., Columbia 29205

Maxcy Gregg Park www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec • Location of the Cancer Survivor’s Garden. 803.545.3100 • 1806 Blossom St., Columbia 29205

Memorial Park www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec • Seven-acre park dedicated to those who

have fought and died in service to their country. The Vietnam Memorial Monument features two freestanding granite walls inscribed with the names of South Carolinians killed or lost in action in Vietnam. 803.545.3100 • 700 Hampton St., Columbia 29201

The Nature Conservancy, Peachtree Rock Preserve www.nature.org • Named for the

large sandstone formation (shaped like an upside-down pyramid) seen upon entering the preserve. The rock’s strange configuration is a result of the erosion of lower layers of rock and sand, with the upper layers of hard, coarse-grained sandstone eroding at a slower rate. In Lexington County near Edmund. 803.254.9049 • 2231 Devine St., Suite 100, Columbia 29205

Owens Field Park www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec • Soccer, skateboard and inline hockey rink,

little league baseball field, walking trails, disc golf. 803.545.3100 • 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd., Columbia 29205

Polo Road Park www.richlandcountyrecreation. com • Amenities include a recreation

building with gymnasium, game room, fitness room, classrooms and kitchen, and several ballfields. 803.736.1657 • 730 Polo Rd., Columbia 29223

Saluda Shoals Park www.icrc.net • Discover an escape

from the hustle and bustle with 300 acres of pristine forest along the banks of the Saluda River. Offers recreation, education and cultural opportunities and a feeling of seclusion minutes from downtown Columbia. 803.772.1228 • 5605 Old Bush River Rd., Columbia 29212

SC Governor’s Mansion Gardens www.scgovernorsmansion.org •

Home to some of the largest trees in the state — magnolia and crepe myrtle. True to history, complete with unique crushedstone paths and a few impressive fountains. Open Mon.–Fri. 9am–5pm. 803.737.1710 • 800 Richland St., Columbia 29201

Sesquicentennial State Park www.southcarolinaparks.com/ park-finder/state-park/469.aspx • This 1,419-acre park in the middle of

the Sandhills region features a beautiful 30-acre lake surrounded by trails and picnic areas. The park’s proximity to downtown Columbia and three major interstate highways attracts local residents and travelers. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. 803.788.2706 • 9564 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29233

Seven Oaks Park www.icrc.net • Community recreation

center and athletic fields including gymnasiums, fitness center, aerobics room, meeting rooms, art studio, lighted tennis courts, football, soccer, baseball and softball fields, walking trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds. 803.772.3336 • 200 Leisure Ln., Columbia 29210

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Southeast Park & Tennis Center www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec • Sixty-two acres of wilderness/nature site,

four soft and 12 hard tennis courts, primitive campground. 803.730.8507 • 951 Hazelwood Rd., Columbia 29209

Trenholm Road Park www.richlandcountyrecreation. com • A 10.7-acre facility includes a recre-

ation building with new gymnasium, game and club rooms; eight lighted tennis courts; playground; swimming pool; a lighted Dixie Youth baseball field; lighted Pony League field; football/soccer field; picnic facilities with shelter. 803.787.0216 • 3900 Covenant Rd., Columbia 29204

Virginia Hylton Park www.lexsc.com/parkinfo.htm •

Located behind Town Hall in downtown Lexington, amenities include a paved 1,980-foot path, playground, special needs playground, koi pond, brook, daylily garden and three covered gazebos with grills. 803.359.4164 • 111 Maiden Ln., Lexington 29073

Woodland Park www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec • Community center, softball field, indoor

courts, eight tennis courts, picnic tables. 803.545.3100 • 6500 Old Knight Pkwy., Columbia 29209

Golf – Public

Holes

Trails Cayce Riverwalk www.riveralliance.org • On the

west bank of the Congaree River between Knox Abbott Dr. and State St. in Cayce. The main entrance to this section of the Three Rivers Greenway is off Axtell Dr. Bike and pedestrian access from Knox Abbott Dr. as well as State St. 803.765.2200• Cayce 29033

Granby Park www.riveralliance.org •At the end

of Catawba St., this is the southernmost segment of the Three Rivers Greenway. 803.545.3100 • 100 Catawba St., Columbia 29201

Palmetto Trails www.palmettoconservation.org • Conceived in 1994, this trail is the state’s

largest bicycle and pedestrian project and will run from the mountains to the sea. 803.771.0870 • Columbia 29201

www.richlandcounty recreation.com/linrick.php 803.754.6331 356 Campground Rd., Columbia

Oak Hills Golf Club

www.oakhillsgolf.com 803.735.9830 7629 Fairfield Rd.,Columbia

803.776.2177 9560 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins

Par

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www.golfrawlscreek.com 803.781.0114 2121 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo

TimberLake Golf Club

www.timberlakecountryclub.com 803.345.9909 284 Club Dr., Chapin

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803.894.3666 700 Wagner Hwy., Leesville

www.goldenhillsgolf.com 803.957.3355 100 Scotland Dr., Lexington

Hidden Valley Golf Club

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Indian Trail Golf Course

www.indiantrail.peachhost.com 803.532.9010 1304 Willis St., Batesburg-Leesville

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Golf Course of SC @ Crickentree www.golfclubsc.com, 803.754.8600 1084 Langford Rd., Blythewood

Northwoods Golf Course 27

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www.northwoodsgolfsc.com 803.786.9242 201 Powell Rd., Columbia

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www.woodlandscc.com 803-788-7771 100 Norse Way, Columbia

West Columbia/Cayce/Airport Charwood Country Club

www.charwood.com 803.755.2000 222 Clubhouse Dr., West Columbia

Lexington County Cooper’s Creek Golf Club

Holes

Golden Hills Golf & Country Club

Riverside Golf Center

Club at Rawls Creek

Gervais St. and Knox Abbott Dr., this section of the Three Rivers Greenway has an amphitheater that is a wonderful gathering place for concerts and events. A canoe landing is available at the New Orleans Restaurant. 803.765.2200 • West Columbia 29169

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Irmo – St. Andrews/Harbison www.riversidegolfcolumbia.com 803.750.1015 1600 Garner Ln., Columbia

West Columbia Riverwalk www.riveralliance.org • Between

community development of the Saluda, Broad and Congaree rivers. Currently constructing the 12-mile Three Rivers Greenway on the Cayce, Columbia and West Columbia riverfronts to provide boardwalks, overlooks, bank fishing and lighted central paths that accommodate all levels of physical access, including baby carriages and wheelchairs. 803.765.2200 • 420 C Rivermont Dr., Columbia 29210

Columbia Southeast & Ft. Jackson Sedgewood Country Club

1983, the original waterworks for the City of Columbia was here; it was also the site of the world’s first electrically operated textile mill and hydroelectric plant, the oldest — and still operating — in the state. This section of the Three Rivers Greenway offers a jogging/walking trail, views of the river, a brick amphitheater and walkway by the old parts of the water plant. 803.545.3100 • 312 Laurel St., Columbia 29201

River Alliance www.riveralliance.org • Regional

Columbia North LinRick Golf Course

Riverfront Park www.riveralliance.org • Opened in

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www.indianrivergolfclub.net 803.955.0080 200 Indian River Dr., West Columbia

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Shop

To find all the ways to splurge in Columbia without breaking the bank, go to columbiacvb.com. Boutique wares in Five Points ©Weaver/Andrea Golod

Shopping Districts City Center Partnership www.citycentercolumbia.sc • Enjoy

live jazz and blues music at Mac’s on Main, as well as talented musicians playing at The White Mule. Have a nice dinner, visit the art museum and listen to live blues and jazz music...all in one evening! 803.233.0620

Congaree Vista www.vistacolumbia.com • Once a

vital warehouse district, the Vista played a central role in the growth and development of Columbia. Today, it’s again the center of activity as a premier location for commercial, residential, shopping, dining and cultural offerings. 803.269.5946

Decker Boulevard International Corridor Features countless Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Vietnamese and Mexican restaurants, as well as several international bakeries and shops. 803.782.1104

Doors of Devine www.doorsofdevine.net • Stroll

along this shady street for unique upscale shopping and dining that features clothing, home furnishings, restaurants and gift shops.

Five Points www.fivepointscolumbia.com •

The heart of Columbia culture for college students, young professionals, families and senior citizens. Five Points offers eclectic boutiques, casual bistros, fine dining and active night spots. 803.748.7373

Rosewood Growing and diversified, the Rosewood corridor offers a mix of shops and services. See page 20 for more information.

West Vista Browse through shops offering a variety of wares ranging from antiques, stained glass and flowers to outdoor wood furniture and mattresses. 803.796.4229

Shopping – Antiques 763 Meeting Street Antique Mall www.763antiquemall.com • 803.796.1516 • 763 Meeting St., West Columbia 29169 Almost Antiques 803.781.6830 • 1709 Lake Murray Blvd., Columbia 29212 Armory Auction House 803.600.4200 • 1101 Augusta St., West Columbia 29169 Attic Treasures Antiques & Gifts 803.939.9225 • 1516 Augusta Rd., West Columbia 29169 Carolina Imports www.carolinaimportsfurniture.com • 803.748.9889 • 847 S. Stadium Rd., #10, Columbia 29201 Charlton Hall Galleries, Inc. www.charltonhallauctions.com/ • 803.779.5678 • 7 Lexington Dr., West Columbia 29170

Columbia Antique Mall 803.765.1584 • 602 Huger St., Columbia 29201 Marketplace on Meeting 803.794.1000 • 550 Meeting St., West Columbia 29169 Meeting Street Interiors 803.791.0008 • 614 Meeting St., West Columbia 29169 Old Barn General Store www.oldbarngeneralstore.com • 803.951.2276 • 2549 Augusta Hwy., Lexington 29072 Old Mill Antique Mall 803.796.4229 • 310 State St., West Columbia 29169 Ole Town Antique Mall, Inc 803.772.9335 • 2956 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29210 Outdoorwood Furniture & Gifts www.outdoorwood.com • 803.794.9921 • 718 Meeting St., West Columbia 29169 Parks Furniture Antiques LTD 803.791.4071 • 3131 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia 29169 Safran’s Antiques www.collect1.com • 803.254.8448 • 1015 Whaley St., Columbia 29201 Spring Valley Antique Mall 803.736.7575 • 8808 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223

City Market Antiques Mall 803.252.1589 • 705-709 Gervais St., Columbia 29201 experiencecolumbia.com

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Vista on the West Antiques & Gifts 803.939.9738 • 602 A Meeting St., West Columbia 29169

Shopping – Indoor Malls Columbia Place www.shopcolumbiaplace.com •

Shopping – Open-Air Malls Columbiana Station www.shopcolumbianastation.com • Columbia Grand Theatre, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michaels. 704.714.3026 • 234 Harbison Blvd., Columbia 29212 Shoppes at Flight Deck www.shoppesatflightdeck.com •

Burlington Coat Factory, Macy’s, Sears and Victoria’s Secret. 803.788.4678 • Columbia 29223-7584

A unique shopping experience in historic Lexington. 803.957.0303 • 109 Old Chapin Rd., Lexington 29072

Columbiana Centre www.columbianacentre.com •

Shoppes at Woodhill www.edensandavant.com/oc_cen ter_detail.asp?cid=942 • Major

Anchored by Belk, Dillard’s, JC Penney and Sears; large food court and operational antique carousel. 803.781.1000 • Columbia 29212

Dutch Square Center www.dutchsquare.com • Belk,

retailers: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Cost Plus/World Market, Pier1 Imports. 6000 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209

Trenholm Plaza www.edensandavant.com/oc_cen ter_detail.asp?cid=162 • Books-A-

Burlington Coat Factory, Office Depot, AMC Dutch Square 14 and more than 40 specialty stores. 803.772.3864 • Columbia 29210

Million, Stein Mart, Starbucks, The Fresh Market, Rosso Trattoria Italian. • 4840 Forest Dr., Columbia 29206

Midtown at Forest Acres www.midtownatforestacres.com •

Village at Sandhill www.villageatsandhill.com • We

Featuring Belk, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, TGI Friday’s, S&S Cafeteria, Regal Cinema plus unique specialty shops and services. 803.738.2995 • Columbia 29204

welcome you to South Carolina’s newest lifestyle venue, offering the very best in shopping, dining, entertainment, working, living and more — all in one exceptionally beautiful and convenient location. 803.419.0235 • 481-2 Town Center Pl., Columbia 29229-7972

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