2010/2011 Meeting & Event Planner Guide

2010/2011 Meeting & Event Planner Guide

Includes Sports Facilities Guide

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 of your group, our staff will happily assist in making your function a memorable one.

Complimentary Parking • Complimentary Breakfast • Complimentary Wi-Fi 822 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 803.231.2000 | 803.231.2826 (fax) www.hamptoninncolumbia.com

WELCOME Only a Phone Call Away Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau 1010 Lincoln St. Columbia, SC 29201 803.545.0020 Sales fax: 803.545.0102 sales@columbiacvb.com

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau staff invites you to explore the sizzle that makes up Columbia. Now is a great time to experience the capital of South Carolina.

The city has emerged as one of the hottest destinations to host a meeting or convention. Sizzling with affordable meeting facilities, booming hotel developments and a nightlife that sparks with excitement, Columbia has arrived!

Meeting facilities range from the upscale and elegant to charming historic homes and gardens.

Combine that with great weather yearround, fine dining with a Southern flair and world-class attractions, and you have the New Southern Hot Spot for meetings and conventions. As you explore our meetings facilities, we know you’ll find Columbia to be a great fit for your event.

Everyone is catching on to the Columbia heat wave! Columbia is The New Southern Hot Spot — a destination that planners are quickly recognizing for its exceptional value, blend of traditional and modern meeting spaces, creativity, entertainment and culture.

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WE MAKE EVERY EVENT SPECIAL. Let our professional Event and Wedding Specialists help create your special event.

We provide over 5,700 square feet of event space, including the Presidential Ballroom accommodating up to 500 guests, along with creative catering and experienced, personalized service.

For more information or to make reservations, call 803.799.7800 or visit courtyard.com/CAECD. Courtyard by Marriott® Columbia Downtown at USC 630 Assembly St, Columbia SC 29201 T 803.799.7800 F 803.252.5909 courtyard.com/CAECD

IT’S A NEW STAY.�

Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau 1010 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC 29201 800.264.4884, Fax: 803.545.0050 famouslyhot.com

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Need a Helping Hand?

You can end your search here, because the professionals at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau are ready to respond to your event planning needs. Turn to page 19 to learn all about the services provided by this expert staff.

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Table of

Contents Sections Why Columbia?......................................................................... p. 7 Convention Services & Resources.....................................p. 19 Accommodations & Meeting Facilities..............................p. 25 Sports Facilities Guide...........................................................p. 75 Index...........................................................................................p. 87

Features Welcome..................................................................................... p. 2 Let Us Help You Get Here...................................................... p. 8 Find Your Way to Columbia..................................................p. 10 What’s Hot in Columbia........................................................p. 12 Hot Pursuits..............................................................................p. 14 Be Our Guest...........................................................................p. 15 Activities & Attractions.........................................................p. 16 Shopping Columbia, S.C.......................................................p. 18 Meet Our Team........................................................................p. 20 Call on Us..................................................................................p. 20 Columbia Online.....................................................................p. 24 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center...................p. 26 { 5 }

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300 SENATE | 300 Senate Street THE MANOR HOUSE | 316 Senate Street THE HALL | 320 Senate Street Columbia, South Carolina

Unique indoor, outdoor and garden venues perfect for any occasion

Your place or ours

Complimentary consultation... please call for an appointment.

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WHY COLUMBIA?

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Destination selection is crucial to the success of your event.

When comparing host cities, consider that Columbia provides: C entral location with easy drive and fly access E xceptional services and support for meeting planners F lexible facilities to suit your group’s needs A ffordability and value

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We’re Famously Hot Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, might be famously hot, but the city’s meeting facilities (including downtown’s 142,500-square-foot convention center), service levels and accessibility guarantee you won’t get burned when you bring your special event here. With 537,449 square feet of meeting space available in the region, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau as your liaison and this meeting planner guide as your indispensable tool, there’s no doubt your event will seriously sizzle!

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Trust us. We know a lot is riding on the success of your event. Budgets are tight. Pressures are high. That’s why we will never take your decision to assemble in Columbia for granted.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau will help you with all the planning details, large or small.

It’s really Free?

Who says nothing in life is free? The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau provides the following services absolutely, positively free: • Request for proposal (RFP) • Formal bids • Site visit • News release • Brochures/materials • Information table Learn more about all the services offered beginning on page 19.

Time savers To tune in to the expertise of the convention and visitors bureau staff, link to industry trends and stay informed: • Subscribe to the convention and visitors bureau meeting planner RSS feed • Sign up for the monthly Meeting Enewsletter through the Meeting Planner section of famouslyhot.com.

Contact Info Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau 1010 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC 29201 803.545.0019, 800.264.4884 Sales fax: 803.545.0102 sales@columbiacvb.com

Conventional or Unconventional?

It doesn’t really matter in Columbia, because we have facilities that allow your group to gather in or outside the box. Turn to the Accommodations & Meeting Facilities section on page 25 for all your options.

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Find your

way to Columbia

It’s impossible to select just one reason a city should rise to the top of your meeting rotation. Don’t sweat it. We’ll risk a little heat by giving you our votes for the top three reasons to bring your meeting or event to Columbia.

Average Highs & Lows (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

Distance & Drive Times to Columbia

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City Miles Asheville, NC 150 Atlanta, GA 221 Birmingham, AL 366 Cleveland, OH 610 Charleston, SC 115 Charlotte, NC 94 Gainesville, FL 454 Hilton Head Island, SC 160 Indianapolis, IN 610 Jackson, MS 595 Knoxville, TN 264 Louisville, KY 505 Myrtle Beach 150 Nashville, TN 420 New York, NY 690 Philadelphia, PA 610 Raleigh, NC 210 Savannah, GA 146 Washington, DC 470

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

It’s Famously Hot Actually, the weather is temperate yearround, resulting in the perfect complement to Columbia’s sizzling meeting climate. Forty-five inches of rain fall annually to help cool things down when the mercury rises.

It’s All About Location From the moment you land at Columbia’s bright, cheerful airport (yes, that’s right, the airport is cheerful, complete with rocking chairs inviting you to sit for a spell), you know Columbia is going to be a welcoming, rejuvenating place.

If the majority of your group is driving in, they have easy access from I-20, I-26 and I-77 — one of only 10 U.S. cities that can boast being at the intersection of three major interstates — while I-85 and I-95 are just a short drive away. Once in town, your group won’t encounter the gridlock that plagues other metropolitan destinations and can easily get from one area of town to the other in less than 15 minutes.

*Average figures from National Weather Service

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It’s Who You Know When it comes to turning up the heat on your next special event, testimonials from meeting organizers who have selected Columbia for their own event — and partnered with the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau when planning — certainly support the claim, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” The CVB knows Columbia inside and out, so your research and planning is a cinch, but it’s the Southern hospitality that comes so naturally to this team as they assist you with your to-do list that makes you almost forget you’re working.

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The Ins and Outs of Great Meetings.

Productive, enjoyable business meetings and events begin and end with smooth travel. With more airlines and more flights serving Columbia, it’s easy to get everyone in one room and ready to buckle down to the tasks at hand. And when it’s time to relax, you’ll find the Midlands of South Carolina specializes in Southern hospitality. See our site for more Airport information and businessfriendly features.

www.columbiaairport.com

American Eagle | Continental | Delta

| United | US Airways

WHAT’S

HOT in Columbia The Latest and Greatest The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau’s website, famouslyhot.com, is the absolute go-to source for updates on the city’s hottest developments.

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Columbia’s renaissance has resulted in new developments in virtually every corner of the city. From meeting incentives to new hotels and enhancements to new direct flights into the city, Columbia is Famously Hot!

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It Pays to meet here The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau is rewarding new business. Contract an event by June 30, 2011, and we’ll give you up to $5,000 for your conference expenses. View full details and offer restrictions at columbiacvb.com.

• In fall 2010, the Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel will debut a renovation that includes more than 8,000 square feet of meeting space set in a historic 1924 bank building featuring copper ceilings and two bank vaults that will serve as boardrooms.

Hotel Happenings • Feel good about your meeting’s environmental impact by booking rooms at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites West Columbia – Airport. The new hotel is the first in Columbia to receive a silver certificate in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System. Ventilation systems that improve air quality, tankless water heaters and traction elevators that save energy, high-efficiency water fixtures and other features make this the city’s greenest hotel.

Sound the call When you need to convey all the convention services details of your event, contact us for a customized microsite.

Notable Notes There’s no better place to savor the fruits of Columbia’s bounty than the new South Carolina State Farmers Market, which will open in June 2010 and feature a 400-seat amphitheater, 150-seat exhibition kitchen, on-site restaurants, children’s playground and specialty markets. The market boasts it’s the size of seven Super Wal-Marts!

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Add a little EdVenture to your next event.

Unique spaces for groups large and small at the South’s largest children’s museum.

WEDDINGS | RECEPTIONS | PARTIES 211 Gervais Street Columbia, South Carolina www.edventure.org

For reservations call 803-400-1151

HOT PURSUITS Nostalgic A journey into South

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Carolina’s past begins at the South Carolina State House, a historic building with a Civil War past, notable monuments and a gallery with portraits of country leaders such as Robert E. Lee, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Spend a historic afternoon at one of Columbia’s many fascinating museums. The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum guides visitors through South Carolina’s distinguished martial heritage, from the Revolutionary War to the present.

Take a walk in the steps of an enslaved Charlestonian midwife, the architect of the Washington Monument or among the wealthy in Civil War times on Historic Columbia’s House Museum Tours. Top the day 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. Explore natural wonders with a hike through Sesquicentennial State

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Hundreds of pre- and post-meeting activities await you in Columbia. Help your attendees find out just the sort of day they’re looking for — nostalgic, green, artistic or adventurous.

Park, Saluda Shoals Park or Congaree National Park. Embark on a wildlife tour of the world with a trip to the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. An excellent afternoon of greenery can be found at the State Farmers Market or The Farmers Shed; savor the fruits, flowers and trees growing year-round. Take a daytime or evening boat tour of Lake Murray’s innumerable coves and islands.

Artistic Columbia’s cultural scene beckons visitors’ artistic sides. Gaze at the work of international artists from ancient Rome and Greece to Impressionists and modern-day American masters at the Columbia Museum of Art. Spend an evening 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. Columbia offers an eclectic array of options for live music. Enjoy a down-home bluegrass band, the soothing vocals of our choral group, the Palmetto Mastersingers, or a stirring performance by

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the SC Philharmonic orchestra. Columbia is also home to a vibrant theatrical scene including the oldest community theater in the U.S., the Town Theatre, and the South Carolina Shakespeare Company.

Adventurous Choose a Columbia adventure. Outdoor escapes, heartpounding athletic games and nightlife hot spots are just a few of the exciting ones 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. University of South Carolina Gamecock games are true to their feisty mascot, fighting tooth and nail to win games in a variety of sports. Watch the Columbia Blowfish baseball team heat up the summer season at Capital City Stadium. When the adventure ends, take a break 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.

Columbia offers your group ample private dining and reception facilities for the “official” event, plus enough variety to keep your guests satisfied when they’re in charge of their own sustenance.

BeOur Guest

Service with a Smile With generous helpings of Southern hospitality, the sizzle of local flavor plus a bit of flair added to the mix with gobs of cuisine options, Columbia’s more than 450 restaurateurs warmly invite your group to be their guest.

Tie and Jacket Required?

Columbia is a dress-to-impress city, but whether you dress up or down, you definitely want to remember we’re famously hot. From casual to cocktail attire, you can find the right fit for your group in Columbia.

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Night Moves Rest assured, Columbia doesn’t turn in when the sun goes down. It heats up!

From coffee shops with a mellow vibe to open-air live music venues with the latest in local talent to the hippest joints jammin’ to the hottest club music, just about every decibel level is heard.

The scene is always changing, so log on to famouslyhot.com for the latest, where you can search restaurants by cuisine, price range or location.

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Arguably one of the most alluring aspects of Columbia’s dining scene is the proprietors’ propensity to refurbish old train stations, warehouses and storefronts into hot dining spots. Fans love how Columbia is perfectly suited for on-the-fly decision making about what’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Walk along any of Columbia’s entertainment districts, including the Vista, Five Points or Devine Street, and you’ll stumble upon an establishment that lures you in with the smells and sounds wafting through the door. Or you can choose to rely on the expertise of a local to guide your culinary quest.

Want to know the best part? The price is right. You get the variety and quality of a bigger city wrapped up with the affordability and graciousness of your Columbian hosts. Now that’s a recipe for success!

Activities& Attractions

African American Heritage African American History Monument www.discoversouthcar olina.com/products/3783.aspx

Farmers Markets All Local Farmers Market www.stateplate.org Cayce Farmers Market 803-791-1009

Log on to famouslyhot.com and order your Columbia Official Visitors Guide for all the details on what there is to see and do in the Palmetto State’s capital city.

South Carolina State House Tour Service & Gift Shop www.scstate house.net/studentpage/tour.htm St. Peter’s Catholic Church www.visitstpeters.org

Big Apple www.historiccolumbia.org

Columbia State Farmers Market www.scda.state.sc.us

The Supreme Court of South Carolina www.judicial.state.sc.us/ supreme/index.cfm

Booker T. Washington High School www.sc.edu/usmap/bldg/btw.html

Cottle Strawberry Farm www.cottlestrawberryfarm.com

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral www.trinitysc.org

Harriet Barber House www.harrietbarberhouse.org

The Farmers Shed www.farmersshed.com

Ladson Presbyterian Church 803-765-9192

James R. Sease Farms Inc. 803-359-3276

Washington Street United Methodist Church www.washingtonstreetumcsc.org

Mann-Simons Cottage www.historiccolumbia.org

Kershaw County Farmers Market www.kcfarmersmarket.org

Modjeska Monteith Simkins House www.historiccolumbia.org

Northeast Farmers Market www. lakecarolina.com/Calendar.aspx

Randolph Cemetery www.discoversouthcarolina.com/ products/4010.aspx

Rikard’s Country Market 803-359-4438

The Renaissance Foundation Bethel Cultural Arts Center www.renaissancefoundationsc.org Waverly Historic District historiccolumbia.org Zion Baptist Church www.zion-baptist-church.com

Amusements AMF Columbia Lanes www.amf.com/columbialanes AMF Park Lanes www.amf.com/parklanes Anchor Bowling Lanes www.bowlingcolumbia.com Frankie’s Fun Park www.frankiesfunpark.com Funzone Irmo www.funzoneforkids.net Harmon’s Tree Farm & Christmas House www.harmontreefarmllc.com J C’s Lexington Bowl www.jcslexingtonbowl.biz Monkey Joe’s www.monkeyjoessc.com

Ringo’s Produce Market 803-783-0108 Sandhill Farmers Market www.clemson.edu/sandhill South Carolina State Farmers Market www.scstatefarmersmarket.com

US Army Chaplain Museum www.chaplainmuseum.com US Army Finance Corps Museum www.finance.army.mil

Spas Bamboo Day Spa www.bamboodayspa.com Bella-Riley’s Fine Salon and Spa www.bellarileys.com

Learning Centers

Divine Massage Therapy www.divinemassagetherapy.com

Challenger Learning Center www.thechallengercenter.com South Carolina Archives and History Center http://scdah.sc.gov USC Melton Memorial Observatory www.physics.sc.edu/~melton

Libraries Lexington County Public Library www.lex.lib.sc.us Richland County Public Library www.myrcpl.com

Adluh Flour Mills www.adluh.com

South Carolina State Library www.statelibrary.sc.gov

Chesnut Cottage Bed & Breakfast www.chesnutcottage.com

South Caroliniana Library www.sc.edu/library/socar

Ebenezer Lutheran Church www.ebenezerlutheran.org

Thomas Cooper Library www.sc.edu/library

Elmwood Cemetery & Gardens 803-252-2133

Museums

Ensor Keenan House www.colum biasc.net/parksandrec/212

Cayce Historical Museum www.historysc.com

Equitable Arcade Building historiccolumbia.org

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

First Presbyterian Church www.firstprescolumbia.org

US Army Basic Combat Training Museum www.jackson.army.mil/museum

Woodrow Wilson Family Home www.historiccolumbia.org

Historic Sites

First Baptist Church www.firstbaptistcolumbia.com

US Army Adjutant General Corps Museum www.agcorpsmuseum.org

Elante Day Spa and Salon www.elantedayspa.com European Skin and Hair Clinic www.europeanskinandhair.com Keefer Salon & Spa www.keeferandcospa.com Logan Raye Luxury Spa & Salon www.loganraye.com The Retreat Salon & Day Spa www.retreatsalonandspa.com South Carolina Massage & Esthetics Institute www.scmassage.com Tonic Day Spa www.tonicdayspa.com Tranquil Moments Day Spa www.tranquilmomentsdayspa.com Urban Nirvana www.urbannirvana.com Urban Nirvana – Lexington www.urbannirvana.com

Tours Carolina Carriages www.carolinacarriages.com

Columbia Museum of Art www.columbiamuseum.org

Columbia Carriage Works www.columbiacarriageworks.com

EdVenture Children’s Museum www.edventure.org

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center www.columbia conventioncenter.com

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Owens Field Park www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec

Fort Jackson National Cemetery www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ ftjackson.asp

Palmetto Falls Mini Golf www.palmettofallsgolf.com

Governor’s Green www.scgovernorsmansion.org

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

Historic Columbia Foundation www.historiccolumbia.org

Plex Indoor Sports – Sandhills www.plexindoorsports.com

Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens www.historiccolumbia.org

SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum www.crr.sc.gov

History with Hunt deanhunt1965@yahoo.com

Plex Indoor Sports & Ice – Irmo www.plexindoorsports.com

Kensington Mansion www.kensingtonmansion.org

SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame www.scdps.org/hof.asp

Palmetto Tours & Convention Services 803-754-0525

Royal Z Lanes www.bowlingcolumbia.com

Robert Mills House & Gardens www.historiccolumbia.org

SC Military Museum www.scguard. com/museum/index.html

Skate Station USA 803-356-3500

SC Governor’s Mansion www.scgovernorsmansion.org

South Carolina Railroad Museum www.scrm.org

Spirits and Spectres of Columbia www.discoversouthcarolina.com/ products/26564.aspx

Seibels House and Garden www.historiccolumbia.org

South Carolina State Museum www. southcarolinastatemuseum.org

Three Fountains Recreation www.threefountainsrecreation.com

Lexington County Museum www.lex-co.com/museum

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D’Tours 803-939-8382

Tom Elmore 803-749-4241

Zoo Riverbanks Zoo & Garden www.riverbanks.org

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SOUTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE RELIC ROOM & MILITARY MUSEUM Visit the third oldest museum in the state to discover and explore South Carolina’s military history from the Revolutionary War to the present. With evolving permanent exhibits and changing exhibit galleries, each visit is a new experience.

The State’s Military History Museum

For Group Tour Info Call 803-737-8095 301 Gervais Street

www.crr.sc.gov

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SHOPPING

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To take a bit of Columbia’s simmer and spark home, you must put “stroll the city’s diverse entertainment districts” at the top of your to-do list.

These districts have a reputation for enticing even the most restrained shoppers with a captivating inventory of the hippest and hottest, all at price points that make a splurge affordable.

The Doors of Devine

803.201.2690, www.doorsofdevine.net

If “upscale” and “specialty shops” are in your shopping vernacular, then this district is the place for you! You won’t find run-of-the-mill boutiques catering to just any Jane, Sally or Sue. This is for those who know how to pamper and be pampered while never forgetting to make a statement.

Five Points

803.748.7373, www.fivepointscolumbia.com

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Corporate logos don’t clutter the landscape here, except for the one Starbucks location, so the java junkies are in luck. This is eclectic shopping at its finest. The pedestrian-friendly promenade is perfect for relaxing strolls of

browsing and exploring. The spring/ summer music series Five After Five heats up the night on Thursdays, while collegiate clientele fill clubs until the wee hours.

On the Blogoshere Fashionistas will find www.theshoptart.com filled with helpful hints and great advice for making the most of Columbia’s shopping options.

Congaree Vista

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803.269.5946, www.vistacolumbia.com

This eclectic, energetic entertainment hub boasts nearly 60 restaurants and bars plus galleries, shops and events that keep the former warehouse district buzzing with activity almost any day of the year. Wonderfully walkable, the Vista provides an entire evening of culture along the banks of the Congaree River.

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Convention Services & Resources Intro

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A surefire ally when planning an event is the convention and visitors bureau. Our first-class sales staff is always eager to assist you and can provide: C ompetitive rates Additional publicity for your event U nique meeting facility options C ustomized event microsite for events that use 250 or more hotelroom nights

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Service with a Smile The staff at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau makes it their business to know the ins and outs of the meeting and event industry.

Because we’re connected to the local scene and also tapped into national industry innovation, we’ll make you aware of all the hottest trends out there. Our relationships, services and tools seamlessly align all aspects of an event from site selection to tours.

Start feeling your stress melt away by turning the page to discover many of the services and resources available through our team.

Meet Our Team Jason Outman

Call On Us: Q&A Session With Our Event Pro

Director of Sales 803.545.0108 joutman@ columbiaauthority.com Jason Outman joined the organization in March 2010. His responsibilities include managing the sales departments of the Columbia CVB and CMCC, some national, international and citywide accounts and community relations.

Jason has an extensive background in sales and marketing. A highly motivated and aggressive young professional, he has held several executive positions including his most recent as director of tradeshow sales with Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau in Georgia. Prior to that, Outman served as national sales manager for the Georgia World Congress Center.

Crystal Morris Executive Sales Manager 803.545.0015 cmorris@columbiacvb.com Markets: Trade, Commer­cial, Business, Manufact­uring & Distribution, Agriculture/ Commodities/Food, Hobby & Vocational, Athletics/ Sports/Recreation, Meetings, Convention, Tourism Industry Events Crystal Morris, executive sales manager at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been an integral part of the organization for the last 20 years. Crystal began her career as a secretary and climbed the professional ladder to convention services manager, sales manager and now the executive sales manager. Her areas of focus include the association and corporate markets. She played an integral role in bringing the 20th Annual National Hydrogen Conference and Expo to town, which is the most comprehensive hydrogen conference in the United States and the largest hydrogen conference ever to be held in South Carolina.

Crystal is a member of Meeting Professionals International-Carolinas Chapter and South Carolina Society of Association Executives. She was featured in a recent Convention Forum magazine issue that featured top sales managers and how they work with their clients.

In her spare time, Crystal enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, dancing, watching movies and working out.

We recently spent some time chatting with Crystal Morris, executive sales manager, about the services the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau staff provides meeting planners. To get more detail on anything mentioned below, please e-mail her team at sales@columbiacvb.com or call 800.264.4884.

Q:

I ’m planning an association meeting and want to have my attendance numbers go through the roof. What can I do to promote my event?

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It's "South Carolina Under One Roof!"

Come and enjoy four large floors covering art, history, natural history and science/technology, plus changing exhibits, hands-on learning and seasonal festivals and events with art, re-enactors, music, food and more.

PLUS: Add in some of the best and most unique shopping in the area at the Museum store and scrumptious treats at the Crescent Café!

southcarolinastatemuseum.org • 301 Gervais St., Columbia, SC • 803.898.4921

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Twila Jones Senior Sales Manager

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803.545.0017 tjones@columbiacvb.com Markets: Religious, Multicultural, Ethnic, Cultural & Fine Arts

senior sales manager for the bureau.

Twila Jones joined the sales team at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau in January of 2006. Just shy of her fourth year, she’s climbed the ranks quickly and is currently the

Twila brings more than 15 years of managerial experience to her team.

She serves on several community boards and is a member of Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA), National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners (NCBMP), International Association of Hispanic Meeting Planners (IAHMP), Christian Meeting & Convention Association (CMCA) and Rejuvenate Marketplace.

ou’re in luck! Our team at Y the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau will create meeting microsites on your behalf.

If that’s not enough, we’ll entice them with tourist information, visitor guides and recommendations for all the things they can do during their stay* (focusing on non-meeting time, of course).

Some of her accomplishments since joining the bureau include: A profile article in Black Meeting & Tourism; panel guest at the 2006 Hispanic Meeting Planner’s Conference; 2008 third-quarter Employee of the Quarter; 2008 Presidential Award from the South Carolina Baptist Congress of Christian Education.

Twila’s hobbies include singing, interior decorating and shopping excursions. She resides in Columbia and is the mother of one daughter.

Dee Simons Sales Manager 803.545.0022 dsimons@columbiacvb.com Markets: Educational, Government, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Labor Unions, Environmental Dee Simons is a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry, specializing in sales and marketing for more than 17 years. She joined the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau in 2007.

Beginning her career in 1988, she has been a sales manager for the Lexington Group Inc., the Adam’s Mark Hotel and the Clarion Hotel Columbia. Dee is also involved in many community organizations, such as Junior League of Columbia. A 1999 recipient of the South Carolina Society of Association Executives Outstanding Service Award, she is also a graduate of Leadership Columbia through the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

Constantly pursuing opportunities for education and professional advancement, Dee is certified by the Destination Marketing Sales Academy, and a certified “Hospitality Hotspotter” through the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism hospitality program.

Q:

y to-do list for our M annual gathering is a mile long! What can your team do to ease my angst?

* For groups who book more than 20 room nights.

A native of Charlotte, N.C., Dee is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and a Tri Delta alumni. Dee enjoys the small-town charm of Columbia with the amenities typically found in larger cities. In her spare time she enjoys going to the movies, being with her friends and trying out new restaurants in Columbia.

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Taylor Miller Sales Manager

A:

803.545.0019 tmiller@columbiacvb.com Markets: Corporate, Auto­ motive, Real Estate, Insurance, Franchise/Multilevel Taylor Miller is the newest member of the management team at the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Previously the sales assistant for the Columbia CVB, Taylor has a vast knowledge of the Columbia area and is excited to share it with meeting planners.

Taylor graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2007 and earned his B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Prior to joining the Columbia CVB, he worked for the Telluride Tourism Board in Telluride, Colorado. While there, he was able to research and market the region as a tourist destination. Once returning to Columbia, Taylor felt his experience working with a destination marketing organization and knowledge of the industry could best be used marketing his own hometown.

When he’s not busy securing business for Columbia, Taylor enjoys rooting for his beloved USC Fighting Gamecocks, taking his black lab to Columbia’s riverbanks and playing his banjo.

Della Carmichael Convention Services Manager 803.545.0039 dcarmichael@ columbiacvb.com Della Carmichael is an instrumental asset to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau. Delivering aroundthe-clock customer service and Southern hospitality, she works with groups coming to Columbia by assisting them with their transportation needs, meeting referrals and off-site meeting facilities. When a large meeting is in town, Della provides information tables and tour options.

Della also supports visiting groups by giving them brochures about the city so that after the meeting is over, they can experience and enjoy what makes Columbia Famously Hot! When not being one of the team’s most valuable players, Della enjoys reading, shopping and gardening. She’s also a great cook and interior designer.

Ryan Melvin Sales Associate 803.545.0020 rmelvin@columbiacvb.com

When he’s not cooking up new business, Ryan likes trying out new recipes. He’s also an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

famouslyhot.com

A:

I think I need to see it to believe it. What can you do to make my request a reality? e hear you loud and clear!

W That’s why we provide custom site inspection, where we take care of the planning and expense so you’re free to see all of Columbia’s fiery features.

There’s a lot to experience in our Southern hot spot, and it’s so much easier with our professional team as your tour guide to help you navigate our historic homes and lush gardens or be the liaison between you and the hotels as you conduct site inspections.

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A native of Columbia, Ryan Melvin is no stranger to the city’s amenities. Ryan, a recent college graduate, is often the first point of contact a meeting planner has with the Famously Hot crew at the Columbia CVB. His excellent communication skills are a big asset to the team. He also brings his marketing experience to the table.

Q:

ertainly the most C powerful tool in our arsenal to understand your meeting needs is our request for proposal (RFP).

You can check off of your to-do list the tedium of comparing hotel rates and amenities, because we provide this service to you free of charge. While we can’t claim to create a clone of you to make your life easier, we’re willing to bet our professional sales team is the next best thing as they become your partner to meet your every budget and planning need.

ColumbiaOnline Kindle your event planning by logging on to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau’s website, famouslyhot.com, where online tools, the expertise of the CVB, searchable databases and the latest in meeting planning are at your fingertips.

Social Networking Handles columbiacvb.com/twitter columbiacvb.com/facebook

Online RFP To really ignite the efforts of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau on your behalf, submit an online request for proposal (RFP) that allows our team to thoroughly understand your group’s needs.

This free service saves you time and money, freeing you to focus on your key areas of expertise.

Meeting Planner Corner You’ll have the personal touch of the CVB professionals in your corner throughout the planning process. But be sure to check out the virtual Meeting Planner Corner on famouslyhot.com, where you can tap into the expertise of the CVB experts with a click of the mouse at any time, day or night.

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Searchable Databases Why not use technology to weed through all the choices? The bureau’s website allows you to specify your parameters for accommodations and meeting facilities and presents you only the options perfectly suited to your group’s needs.

Famously Hot, Surprisingly Hip Blogs, e-newsletters, YouTube channels, Twitter and Facebook pages, and meeting planner RSS feeds are all accessed through famouslyhot.com. These resources are the best ways to tune into all the latest meeting information and resources in Columbia.

Customized Event Microsite Our team can create a meeting microsite for your group to broadcast all the event info to your attendees. This service is available to groups using 250 or more hotel room nights.

ACCOMMODATIONS & MEETING FACILITIES

Photo: ©Brett Flashnick

Accommodation & Meeting Facilities by region: City Center............................ p. 28 Columbia S.E./ Ft. Jackson............................ p. 52 Columbia North.................. p. 56 Irmo – St. Andrews/ Harbison................................ p. 57 Lexington County............... p. 66 Richland N.E./Ft. Jackson.. P. 70 West Columbia/Cayce/ Airport.................................... p. 72 Surrounding Areas.............. p. 74

Amenities Key

Columbia Accommodations So much more than a place to stay or end a productive day, consider our vast array of accommodations as possible venues for some or even all of your group’s activities. The tapestry of options continues to evolve, so expect to encounter a plethora of price points and amenities to choose from.

.............Microwave

. ............Jacuzzi . .............Indoor pool

................Refrigerator ............ Free continental breakfast Hsi . .......... High-speed Internet

. ...........Outdoor pool

. ...........Room service

. ...........Pets allowed

.................Restaurant .............Jacuzzi in suite

..............Fitness center

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.............. Airport shuttle ............. Business center ................. Manager’s reception ........... CVB showcase properties

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............. Free deluxe breakfast

Unique Meeting Facilities The venue for your event absolutely sets the stage for its success or failure.

All other planning decisions emanate from the answer to “where.” The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center’s 142,500 total square feet offer planners plenty of options, while the region’s diverse range of facilities makes dreams of doing something unconventional a real possibility.

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Built in 2004, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is the only downtown convention center in South Carolina, just minutes from the airport and interstates I-26, I-77 and I-20. Nestled in the hot neighborhood known as the Vista, your group will find everything they need within easy walking distance. Surrounded by full-service hoteliers, open-air cafes and clubs as well as the year-round consistency of our temperate climate,

you’ll be hard pressed to find a more attractive spot to hold your event.

AME Zion Churches) • CME Women’s Missionary Council • National Beta Club Senior Beta Convention • United Methodist Church Youth Retreat • Southern College Health Association • United Cheerleading Federation War of the Stars • National Hydrogen Association • North American Benthological Society

Past Successes The following are events we’ve successfully accommodated at the CMCC: • North American Society for Sport Management • Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ International Annual Convocation • The Great Gathering (CME, AME,

BY THE NUMBERS

A A

LEXINGTON MEETING ROOM

CAROLINA O A MEETING T ROOM O

B

B A

EXHIBIT HALL

RICHLAND MEETING ROOM

LOWER LEVEL

B C

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CONGAREE G MEETING T ROOM O

B

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PARKING LOT

Total meeting/exhibit space: 55,485 sq. ft.

Largest ballroom: 17,135 sq. ft.

Meeting space: 15,145 sq. ft.

Exhibit space: 24,700 sq. ft.

Number of meeting rooms: 5 Number of breakout rooms: 10

Sq. Ft.

Dimensions

Theater

Classroom

Banquet

Salons A, B, C

17,135

145' x 116'10"

1,200

850

1,000

Salon A

6,290

53' x 110'10"

400

340

328

Salon B

5,470

46' x 116'10"

350

280

304

Salon C

5,375

46' x 110'10"

350

280

304

Hall of Fame Meeting Room

1,540

25'8" x 60'6"

100

90

80

Columbia Ballroom

Board Room

Conference set up only — seats up to 16

Congaree Meeting Room Combined A, B

2,135

59'5" x 35'10"

140

90

80

Division A

1,080

28'10" x 35'10"

70

50

40

Division B

1,055

28'10" x 35'10"

70

50

40

Richland Meeting Room Combined A, B, C

5,540

90' x 61'

400

300

304

Division A

1,900

30'10" x 61'

135

100

112

Division B

1,840

28'6" x 61'

130

100

80

Division C

1,800

28'6" x 61'

125

100

80

Combined A, B

4,045

65'6" x 61'

280

200

192

Division A

2,235

35'6" x 61'

130

100

96

Division B

1,810

28'6" x 61'

125

100

80

Lexington Meeting Room

Carolina Meeting Room Combined A, B

1,930

58' x 29'

130

90

70

Division A

950

27'10" x 29'

60

40

32

Division B

980

28'10" x 29'

60

40

32

Exhibit Hall

160' x 150'

140 booths

24,700

SPIRES BOARD ROOM M

10' x 10'

1,300

HALL OF FAME MEETING ROOM

A UPPER LEVEL

B

COLUMBIA BALLROOM

C

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thewhere: 1615 Gervais St., Columbia 29201 www.clarionhotelcolumbia.com Phone: 803.771.8711 Toll Free: 800.277.8711

Region: Columbia City Center Distance from airport: 9 miles Nearby interstates: I-77, I-26

Clarion Hotel Downtown Columbia City Center

thehow:

thewhy:

• Brand new business center

Total meeting space: 10,578 sq. ft.

• Flexible meeting space

Largest meeting room: 5,616 sq. ft.

• Complimentary parking • Carolina’s Restaurant and Lounge • Magnolia Terrace • Oversized guest rooms • Complimentary Internet • Convenient downtown location • Complimentary shuttle • Delicious weekday breakfast and lunch buffet

• King Jacuzzi suites • Presidential suite

Total meeting rooms: 8 Sleeping rooms/suites: 161/20 pecial features: 161 luxurious nonS smoking tower and courtyard guest rooms, including one- and two-bedroom suites.

Complimentary ground-level parking, in-room coffee, dry-cleaning service, complimentary Internet, iron and ironing board, room service, swimming

pool, exercise room, meeting space and catering services available.

Carolina’s Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a Charleston atmosphere.

Nearby sites: The State Capitol, University of South Carolina, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Williams-Brice Stadium, The Vista and Five Points entertainment district, South Carolina State Museum.

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Palmetto Ballroom

104' x 54'

5,616

9'

400

400

285

240

Salon A

26' x 54'

1,404

9'

100

100

70

60

Salon B

26' x 54'

1,404

9'

100

100

70

60

Salon C

26' x 54'

1,404

9'

100

100

70

60

Salon D

26' x 54'

1,404

9'

100

100

70

60

Magnolia Room

42' x 42'

1,764

9'

150

150

65

90

Magnolia Terrace

26' x 48'

1,248

8'

75

–

–

–

860

8'

40

60

50

50

ROOM

Camellia Room

36' x 24'

Palm Room

18' x 35'

630

8'

25

60

40

30

Board Room

12' x 25'

460

8'

–

–

12

–

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thewhere: 200 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia 29210 www.columbiagreystone.

embassysuites.com cindy.beckham@jqh.com Phone: 803.252.8700

Region: Columbia City Center Distance from airport: 9 miles earby interstates: I-126, I-26, N I-20, I-77

thehow:

thewhy:

• Location

Total meeting space: 15,000 sq. ft.

• Service

Largest meeting room: 8,780 sq. ft.

• Amenities • Manager’s reception • Complimentary breakfast • Complimentary local shuttle • Airport shuttle • Hilton Honor Points • Meeting guarantee • Flexible meeting space

Total meeting rooms: 15 Sleeping rooms/suites: 0/214 pecial features: Located just minutes S from downtown Columbia, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, dining and shopping districts. Our flexible meeting space can accommodate five to 1,200. Our 15 meeting rooms can accommodate almost any group. Our Meeting Guarantee: We guarantee the success of your meeting ROOM

Ambassador Ballroom

by consistently delivering high-quality meeting rooms, catering and audiovisual equipment. Every guest suite offers built-in features like a well-lit work space in the living room and a separate bedroom with kitchenette.

Nearby sites: Embassy Suites is located just across from the world-famous Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

Just minutes to the Vista, downtown, USC and all other attractions and museums in Columbia.

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

68' x 128'

8,780

16'

1,100

1,200

550

750

1,950

16'

160

175

120

140

BANQUET

• Courteous staff

Salon AB

65' x 30'

• Lush green atrium

Salon C

68' x 30'

2,040

16'

175

200

140

175

Salon D

68' x 30'

2,040

16'

175

200

140

175

Salon EFG (Divisible by 3)

69' x 38'

2,622

16'

225

225

150

180

3,456

12'

250

250

175

225

• State-of-the-art fitness center

Greystone Hall

48' x 72'

• Two 32-inch HDTVs in each suite

Consulate

28' x 14'

392

10'

25

35

14

20

• Indoor heated pool

Boardroom 229

21' x 13'

275

8'

–

–

12

–

Boardroom 230

21' x 13'

275

8'

–

–

12

–

Boardroom 329

21' x 13'

275

8'

–

30

14

–

Boardroom 330

21' x 13'

275

8'

–

30

14

–

Boardroom 429

21' x 13'

275

8'

–

30

14

–

Boardroom 430

21' x 13'

275

8'

–

30

14

–

Boardroom 530

21' x 13'

275

8'

–

30

14

–

• Kiosk air and hotel check in

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• Renovations completed 2009

• Complimentary business center

Columbia City Center

Embassy Suites Columbia – Greystone

thewhere: 924 Senate St., Columbia 29201 www.hiltoncolumbia.com reservations@hiltoncolumbia.com Phone: 803.744.7800 Fax: 803.744.7777 Region: Columbia City Center Distance from airport: 7 miles Nearby interstates: I-26, I-20 & I-77

Hilton Columbia Center Columbia City Center

thehow:

thewhy:

• 5,956 square feet of flexible space

Total meeting space: 5,956 sq. ft.

• Accommodates groups up to 378

Largest meeting room: 3,600 sq. ft.

• Palmetto State Ballroom seats up to 280 or can be broken into two banquet halls and two breakout rooms • Two boardrooms ideal for intimate meetings, presentations or video conferences • 24-hour business center • Banquet and catering services featuring Ruth’s Chris Steak House • Complete conference services staff and audiovisual team • On-site audiovisual equipment • Complimentary wireless Internet • Adjacent to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center • Fitness Center • Located within Columbia’s premier Congaree Vista shopping and restaurant district

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• 222 signature guest rooms

Total meeting rooms: 7 Sleeping rooms/suites: 205/17 pecial features: The Hilton® ColumS bia Center features an elegant atmosphere and striking detail. Located in the heart of Columbia, the hotel offers the finest setting for all types of meetings and events. Our meeting facilities are fully equipped to host any event, including a stunning ballroom, professional meeting rooms and executive boardrooms complete with banquet and meeting amenities, audiovisual equipment and event-planning services.

The facility is the perfect space for any event, including conferences, business meetings, conventions, as well as social gatherings, such as cocktail receptions, gala dinners, banquets, and weddings.

At 3,600 sq. ft., the Palmetto State

Ballroom features an elegant seating for any special event, including theater-style seating for up to 280 guests or elegant banquets for up to 225 guests. Located within Columbia’s Congaree Vista, the Hilton’s location enables guests to enjoy shopping and dining within walking distance.

Nearby sites: University of South Carolina, Columbia Riverfront Park/ Historic Canal, Columbia Museum of Art, EdVenture Children’s Museum, Five Points, Finlay Park, Fort Jackson, Governor’s Green, Hampton-Preston Mansion, Richland County Public Library, Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens, South Carolina State House, State Fairgrounds/ Farmer’s Market, University of South Carolina Coliseum, University of South Carolina Horseshoe.

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Palmetto State Ballroom

90' x 40'

3,600

16'

280

240

168

220

Carolina Board Room

22' x 22'

484

12'

–

–

12

–

Carolina Wren

26' x 28'

728

12'

50

37

24

40

Yellow Jessamine

26' x 28'

728

12'

50

37

24

40

ROOM

Governor’s Board Room

26' x 16'

416

12'

–

–

12

12

Park

16' x 26'

416

9'

40

35

21

25

13'6" x 33'

445.5

9'

40

35

21

25

Senate

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thewhere: 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia 29210 www.riverbanks.org jvanpatten@riverbanks.org Phone: 803.779.8717, ext. 1254

Region: Columbia City Center Distance from airport: 9 miles Nearby interstates: I-26, I-20 & I-77

thehow:

thewhy:

•M eetings, banquets, company pic-

Total meeting space: 28,837 sq. ft.

nics, family reunions and weddings

Largest meeting room: 7,200 sq. ft.

• Unique indoor and outdoor venues

Total meeting rooms: 7

• Full-service catering

pecial features: Whether you are S planning a formal board meeting, an all-day training session or a company picnic, Riverbanks can help you create a one-of-a-kind event that will leave a lasting impression. Riverbanks Catering

by ARAMARK offers several meal options, from breakfasts and boxed lunches to lunch buffets, formal dinners

• Conveniently located off I-126 • Animal and botanical backdrops • Event planner on site • Nearly 29,000 sq. ft. of meeting space

• Internet available

ROOM

• Complimentary on-site parking • Motorcoach parking available • Lions, tigers and bears, oh my!

and cocktail receptions. Our chef can also customize a menu just for your event.

Nearby sites: Conveniently located off I-126, Riverbanks lies in the heart of the Midlands. Downtown Columbia, home to an array of restaurants, hotels and retail venues, is just minutes away.

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

Theater

–

3,213

–

–

185

–

–

Ndoki Lodge

–

4,611

–

350

300

–

175

Magnolia Room

–

3,108

–

250

200

–

125

Birdhouse

–

5,500

–

80

–

–

–

Safari Camp

–

7,200

–

500

–

–

500

Aquarium Reptile Complex

–

5,205

–

100

–

–

–

Full Park Rental

–

–

–

1,000+

–

–

–

Columbia City Center

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

BANQUET

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thewhere: 1913 Huger St., Columbia 29201 www.staycolumbiasc.com shelleynutt@staycolumbiasc.com Phone: 803.451.5900 Toll Free: 800.238.8000

Region: Columbia City Center Distance from airport: 9 miles Nearby interstates: I-126, I-26

Staybridge Suites Columbia Downtown thehow:

thewhy:

• Studio, one- and two-bedroom

Total meeting space: N/A

Columbia City Center

spacious suites

• Fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances

• Complimentary full breakfast buffet • Complimentary evening reception • Complimentary business center • 24-hour on-site fitness facility • Indoor pool • Complimentary guest laundry • Meeting planner points for group accommodations

• 42-inch LCD TVs in all rooms

Largest meeting room: N/A Total meeting rooms: N/A Sleeping rooms/suites: –/93

Nearby sites: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, University of South Carolina, Koger Center, Colonial Center, State Museum, Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo, Vista.

pecial features: Opened April 2009.

S Luxurious and spacious suites each equipped with a full kitchen and large living area with a 42-inch LCD TV. Complimentary full breakfast buffet and evening reception including beer and wine. Complimentary wireless. 24-hour fitness facility. Indoor pool and outdoor living area with barbecue. Leave the comfort of your suite and you’ll find that you’re just as comfortable in every part of the hotel. It all starts with the great room, a place to hold informal meetings with your team or just relax.

• Located in downtown Columbia and the historic Vista District

• Close to area shopping, dining and nightlife

• Close to airport • Central to northeast and northwest Columbia

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• Complimentary parking • 24-hour convenience store

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thewhere: 2828 Devine St., Columbia 29205 www.hofpgallery.com info@hofpgallery.com Phone: 803.799.7405

Region: Columbia City Center Distance from airport: 9 miles Nearby interstates: I-77

thehow:

thewhy:

• Exciting decor to spice up your event

Total meeting space: 1,700 sq. ft.

• Privacy in the middle of town

Largest meeting room: 1,250 sq. ft.

• Great base for shopping and dining • Open-air terrace attached • 3,000 sq. ft. additional space to browse

• Event staff to help with set up • Beverage, snack and bar service available

• Food prep facilities • Tables, chairs and linens on site • Sound system — CD, iPod, tape and mic

Total meeting rooms: 1 pecial features: HoFP Gallery offers S a relaxed and sophisticated environment for meetings, parties and events for up to 250 people. The decor is an ever-changing visual experience for event planners who want more than a bland meeting room. Our Upstairs Gallery is spacious and private with an attached open-air terrace to help you take advantage of Columbia’s wonderful weather. The facility offers a sound system, Internet capability, food prep facilities, private bathroom and a handicap lift. We can supply beverage, snack and bar service and will assist you with local caterers.

Nearby sites: Nestled on Devine St. within walking distance of our finest locally owned shops, the gallery is convenient to lodging, restaurants and entertainment venues. Just eight blocks from Five Points and minutes from the State Capitol, the downtown business district, the Convention Center and the University of SC, our location has the ambiance of old Columbia along with all the advantages of today’s “famously hot” city.

Columbia City Center

HoFP Gallery

• High-speed Internet accessibility • PowerPoint/slide capable • Handicap lift • Private bathroom • 9 miles to Columbia Airport

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Upstairs Gallery

36' x 35'

1,248

9'

250

–

–

65

Open-air Terrace

19' x 24'

456

–

30

–

–

30

ROOM

• 2.53 miles to Owens Field Airport

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• 5 minutes to USC • 6 minutes to downtown

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 32,000 sq. ft.

Largest meeting room: 3,200 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 6 pecial features: Whether yours is a S community, corporate or personal event, the historic South Carolina State Museum offers a unique backdrop. Choose from our wide array of beautiful spaces to accommodate your wedding, reception, corporate family day, business meeting or other special event.

thewhere: 301 Gervais St., Columbia 29201 www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org facilityrental@scmuseum.org Phone: 803.898.4922

Nearby sites: Columbia Museum of Art, Historic Columbia, Congaree Vista, Riverbanks Zoo, EdVenture and the Confederate Relic Room.

South Carolina State Museum Region: Columbia City Center

ROOM

Distance from airport: 7 miles

Vista Room

earby interstates: I-20, I-77 N & I-26

Auditorium

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

45' x 60'

2,700

10'

200

200

140

200

–

1,945

–

–

236

–

–

Red/Blue Rooms

19' x 30'

570

8'

40

50

28

40

Palmetto Gallery

46' x 75'

3,200

15'

230

200

100

230

–

14,217

25'

600

–

–

200

Atrium

More rooms available. Call for information.

Columbia City Center

thewhy: Total meeting space: 1,200 sq. ft.

Largest meeting room: 700 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 2 Sleeping rooms/suites: 74/74 pecial features: The Whitney Hotel’s S meeting rooms offer the perfect space and setting for your next business meeting or social gathering. The elegant furnishings create an atmosphere of sophistication and comfort that ensures your function’s success.

thewhere: 700 Woodrow St., Columbia 29205 www.whitneyhotel.com Phone: 803.252.0845 Toll Free: 800.637.4008

Nearby sites: South Carolina State House, Fort Jackson, University of South Carolina.

The Whitney Hotel DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Distance from airport: 9 miles

Boardroom

–

700

–

50

50

24

32

Nearby interstates: I-126 & I-77

Clubroom

–

500

–

50

50

24

32

Region: Columbia City Center

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Amenities Key

.............Microwave ................Refrigerator

............. Free deluxe breakfast

.............. Airport shuttle ............. Business center

. ...........Outdoor pool

. ...........Room service

................. Manager’s reception

. ...........Pets allowed

.................Restaurant

........... CVB showcase properties

..............Fitness center

.............Jacuzzi in suite

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803-252-7225 • 877-252-7225 • 1425 Richland St.

Chesnut Cottage Bed & Breakfast

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803-256-1718 • 888-308-1718 • 1718 Hampton St.

Clarion Hotel Downtown 161 141 20 8 450 www.clarionhotelcolumbia.com

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Columbia Marriott Hotel 300 285 15 15 1600 www.marriottcolumbia.com

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803-771-8711 • 800-277-8711 • 1615 Gervais St.

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803-771-7000 • 800-880-1885 • 1200 Hampton St.

Country Hearth Inn & Suites – Downtown

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www.countryhearthcolumbiasc.com

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803-252-2000 • 800-220-2752 • 621 S. Assembly St.

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

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www.marriott.com/caecd

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803-799-7800 • 888-979-6800 • 630 Assembly St.

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www.columbiagreystone.embassysuites.com

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803-252-8700 • 800-EMBASSY • 200 Stoneridge Dr.

Extended Stay America Columbia West

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803-251-7878 • 450 Gracern Rd.

Hampton Inn Historic District 122 122 0 2 24 www.hamptoninncolumbia.com

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Hilton Columbia Center 222 199 23 8 225 www.hiltoncolumbia.com

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Embassy Suites Columbia – Greystone

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803-231-2000 • 800-HAMPTON • 822 Gervais St.

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803-744-7800 • 800-HILTONS • 924 Senate St.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown

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www.hiexcolumbiasc.com

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803-744-4000 • 501 Taylor St.

Homewood Suites by Hilton

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www.columbiasc.homewoodsuites.com

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803-239-4663 • 800-CALL-HOME 230 Greystone Blvd.

The Inn at Claussen’s

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www.theinnatclaussens.com

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803-765-0440 • 800-622-3382 • 2003 Greene St.

Inn at USC 117 86 31 3 105 www.innatusc.com

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803-779-7779 • 1619 Pendleton St.

InnPlace Suites Columbia

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803-779-7790 • 800-4-CHOICE • 1301 Main St.

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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www.sheraton.com/columbiadowntown

803-988-1400 • 800-325-3535 • 1400 Main St.

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803-779-700 • 150 Stoneridge Dr.

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803-978-2333 • 800-627-7468 • 511 Lady St.

Staybridge Suites Columbia Downtown

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803-451-5900 • 877-238-8889 • 1913 Huger St.

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803-771-0303 • 180 Stoneridge Dr.

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http://701whaley.blogspot.com 803-771-0101 • 701 Whaley St.

Arsenal Hill Center

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www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec 803-733-8439 • 1800 Lincoln St.

Big Apple

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www.historiccolumbia.org Columbia City Center

803-252-7742 • 1000 Hampton St.

Outside caterers welcome after 4pm

Bull Market Restaurant 1 150 100

& Taverna

www.bullmarketrestaurant.com 803-343-2855 • 902-C Gervais St.

Capital City Club

3,600 7

450

300

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www.capitalcolumbia.com 803-256-2000 • 1201 Main St.

Capital City Stadium

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www.blowfishbaseball.com 803-254-FISH (3474) • 301 S. Assembly St.

Capital Senior Center

6,500 8

Carolina Coliseum

48,000 2 1,800 12,803

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200

In House/ Preferred Handicapped access; Preferred garden area with lawn 803-779-1971 • 1650 Park Cir. swing

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http://coliseum.sc.edu 803-777-5113 • 701 Assembly St.

City Art Gallery

3,800 1

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www.cityartonline.com 803-252-3613 • 1224 Lincoln St.

Colonial Life Arena

69,715 6

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In House Preferred Home of men’s and women’s Gamecock 803-576-9200 • 801 Lincoln St. basketball; auditorium

seats 18,000

www.coloniallifearena.com

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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803-545-0001 • 1101 Lincoln St.

Columbia Museum of Art

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Preferred Preferred Contemporary-style state-of-the-art building 803-799-2810 • Main at Hampton St. downtown

www.columbiamuseum.org Eau Claire Print Building

700

200

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www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec 803-401-8876 • 3907 Ensor Ave.

EdVenture Children’s Museum

3,278 7 1,000 180 100

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www.edventure.org 803-779-3100 • 211 Gervais St.

Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce

3,235 3 250 95 20 •

www.columbiachamber.com 803-733-1110 • 930 Richland St.

Hampton-Preston •

Mansion & Gardens

www.historiccolumbia.org 803-252-1770 • 1615 Blanding St.

HoFP Gallery

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www.hofpgallery.com 803-799-7405 • 2828 Devine St.

Jillian’s

80

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www.jilliansonline.com 803-779-7789 • 800 Gervais St.

7,265 2

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www.koger.sc.edu 803-777-7500 • 1051 Greene St.

The Lace House

2

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www.scgovernor.com 803-737-2235 • 800 Richland St.

Midtown Celebrations

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www.midtowncelebrations.com 803-466-3795 • 3400 Forest Dr., Suite 1031

Ristorante Divino

Unique central location with entryway fountain

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Koger Center for the Arts

www.ristorantedivino.com 803-799-4550 • 803 Gervais St.

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

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In House Preferred Event spaces overlook gardens; Ndoki Lodge 803-779-8717 • 500 Wildlife Pkwy. adds a wild element to

any meeting

www.riverbanks.org Robert Mills House & Gardens

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www.historiccolumbia.org 803-252-1770 • 1616 Blanding St.

Seawell’s Food Caterers, Inc

14,500 6 1,200 1,100 500

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In House In House

www.seawellscatering.com 803-771-7385 • 1125 Rosewood Dr.

Seibels House and Garden

2,000 1

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80

Preferred

www.historiccolumbia.org

803-252-7742 • 1601 Richland St.

Senate’s End

4,500 1

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350 270

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www.duprecatering.com 803-748-4144 • 316 Senate St.

Terrace leads to charming garden of camelias, azeleas and a shady canopy of trees Between Congaree River and city skyline; four unique indoor, outdoor and garden venues

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138,000 8 2,880 2,000 1,320 • 5,000 In House/

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www.scstatefair.org 803-799-3387 • 1200 Rosewood Dr.

South Carolina State Museum

33,865 6 1,000 236 200

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www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org Top of Finlay

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www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec 803-545-3100 • 930 Laurel St.

Township Auditorium

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www.thetownship.org 803-576-2350 • 1703 Taylor St.

The Vista Room @ Blue Marlin

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www.bluemarlincolumbia.com 803-799-3838 • 1200 B Lincoln St.

Eighty-year-old auditorium renovated and reopened in June 2010 Located in the Vista, Columbia’s premier entertainment district

Our convention district is comprised of 232,442 total square feet of meeting space and more than 2,000 hotel rooms.

Columbia City Center

Make a Lasting Impression!

We offer: ◆

Perfect banquet or meeting space in the Vista Room

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Smaller spaces in the Red and Blue rooms

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Fully-equipped auditorium

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Located in the historic Congaree Vista, 301 Gervais St., Columbia

PLUS, the large, well-stocked Cotton Mill Exchange museum store for unique gifts of all kinds!

Call 803.898.4922 to reserve your space today!

Visit southcarolinastatemuseum.org for more information or a panoramic tour of our facilities.

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Add a little EdVenture to your next event.

Unique spaces for groups large and small at the South’s largest children’s museum.

WEDDINGS | RECEPTIONS | PARTIES 211 Gervais Street Columbia, South Carolina www.edventure.org

For reservations call 803-400-1151

Enjoy the timeless elegance of Columbia’s historic properties.

These elegant and historic properties are all available for your next special event: THE BIG APPLE THE SEIBELS HOUSE & GARDEN THE GROUNDS OF THE ROBERT MILLS HOUSE THE GROUNDS OF THE HAMPTON-PRESTON MANSION For rental fees, viewing, reservations and additional information, call Historic Columbia Foundation at 803.252.7742, ext. 22.

www.HistoricColumbia.org

300 SENATE | 300 Senate Street THE MANOR HOUSE | 316 Senate Street THE HALL | 320 Senate Street Columbia, South Carolina

Unique indoor, outdoor and garden venues perfect for any occasion

Your place or ours

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Complimentary consultation... please call for an appointment.

803.748.4144 |

WWW.DUPRECATERING.COM

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Save $5,000 on your meeting in a sultry southern city.

Now that’s cool.

Columbia, SC is rewarding new business. Contract your event

by June 30, 2011 and we’ll give you up to $5,000 for your conference expenses.

Restrictions apply. See our website at ColumbiaCVB.com/5k for details.

13,000 hotel rooms, with a price range to suit any budget South Carolina’s only downtown convention center Unconventional meeting places, from high-tech and mod to historic venues Accessibility, affordability and temperate climate—the ultimate year-round destination A professional, gracious staff to assist you through the planning process

To learn more visit:

ColumbiaCVB.com/5k or call 1-800-264-4884

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Where the Vista meets the River at the historic Senate Street Landing

Nestled between the Congaree River and the city skyline, Senate’s End offers 4 unique indoor, outdoor and garden venues. We can accommodate 20-500 guests with on-site and valet parking.

Custom packages are available that feature complete catering services and one point of contact for dĂŠcor, technology, entertainment and a full complement of support services including lodging & transportation.

300 Senate

The Hall

Lunch, Private Dining, Banquets... and a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Meetings and Receptions up to 500 Guests

The Garden

The Manor House

Daytime and Evening Special Events

Board Meetings, Retreats and Gatherings up to 50 Guests

320, 316 and 300 Senate Street

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803.748.4144 or Toll-free 866.558.4782

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300 Senate A Southern State of Taste

Located in downtown Columbia “Where the Vista Meets the River at the Historic Senate Street Landing”

Lunch Served M – F l 11am – 2pm Private Evening Dining by Group Reservation Banquets to 100 l Receptions to 240

Private Dining Room seats 50 Riverview Alfresco Dining Beer, Wine and Cocktails

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803-695-3485 • 888-315-2378 • 131 Veterans Rd.

Best Western Fort Jackson Inn 59 55 4 www.bestwestern.com

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803-695-0666 • 240 E. Exchange Blvd.

Candlewood Suites – Columbia/Ft. Jackson

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www.candlewoodsuites.com

803-727-1299 • 888-226-3539 • 921 Atlas Rd.

Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Jackson Maingate

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www.choicehotels.com

803-695-5555 • 800-4-CHOICE 7337 Garners Ferry Rd.

Country Inn & Suites Southeast

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www.countryinns.com/columbiasc

803-776-6660 • 800-456-4000 220 E. Exchange Blvd.

Days Inn Southeast

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803-783-5500 • 800-DAYS-INN 7300 Garners Ferry Rd.

Econo Lodge

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803-738-0510 • 4488 Fort Jackson Blvd.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Fort Jackson

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www.hiexpress.com/fortjackson

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803-695-1111 • 888-HOLIDAY 7329 Garners Ferry Rd.

LaQuinta Inn Maingate Fort Jackson

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www.lq.com

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803-783-5410 • 800-SLEEP-LQ (753-3757) 7333 Garners Ferry Rd.

Microtel Inn & Suites Maingate Fort Jackson

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Opening summer 2010 803-776-1995 • 7504 Garners Ferry Rd.

Quality Inn & Suites Fort Jackson Maingate

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www.choicehotels.com

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803-776-1700 • 7251 Garners Ferry Rd.

Rodeway Inn & Suites

50

45

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803-738-1642 • 494 Beltline Blvd.

Sleep Inn SE

80

78

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www.sleepinn.com

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803-776-6263 • 888-776-9660 200 E. Exchange Blvd.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia SE/Fort Jackson

91

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www.marriott.com/caese

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803-695-0062 • 250 E. Exchange Blvd.

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The Medallion Center

The Medallion Center

Columbia Scottish Rite Center 803-776-6600 • 7230 Garners Ferry Rd.

Kensington Mansion

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Grounds available for rentals

In House In House Convenient to downtown, I-77; flexible 803-783-9136 • 100 E. Exchange Pl. space with patio/

garden area

www.thesouthernway.com

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The Millstone at Adams Pond

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Coronet Motel Columbia North

34 34 0 803-754-1510 • 6320 N. Main St.

Days Inn Columbia

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803-714-7200 • 133 Plumbers Rd.

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12 12 0 803-754-1914 • 5810 N. Main St.

Grand Motel

41 21 20 803-254-4770 • 3003 Two Notch Rd.

Parkview Inn

18 18 0 803-256-2255 • 3301 Main St.

Super 8 Motel – Fairfield Rd

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803-735-0008 • 5719 Fairfield Rd.

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thewhere: 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29212 www.icrc.net cscott@icrc.net Phone: 803.772.1228

Region: Irmo – St. Andrews/Harbison Distance from airport: 14 miles Nearby interstates: I-20 & I-26

thehow:

thewhy:

• River Center

Total meeting space: 7,000 sq. ft.

• 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space

Largest meeting room: 4,456 sq. ft.

• Two fully equipped catering kitchens • Preferred caterers list • Wedding gazebo • Sound system and portable stage • Business center • Wireless Internet access • Ample lighted parking • Environmental Education Center • 1,200 sq. ft. of classroom space • 99-seat theater-style auditorium • 3,776-sq.-ft. deck and outdoor patio

Total meeting rooms: 9 pecial features: The meeting faciliS ties at Saluda Shoals Park are perfect for business meetings, retreats, receptions, company picnics and social functions.

Set on 350 acres along the banks of the Saluda River, our meeting facilities offer a peaceful get-away-from-it-all feeling to any event.

Meeting space includes the River Center

Conference Center, featuring more than 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; the Environmental Education Center, with classrooms, auditorium and deck; and six picnic areas that can seat groups of 24–250 people.

Nearby sites: The park is convenient to both I-20 and I-26, only minutes from downtown Columbia and less that 10 minutes from a wide selection of hotels, restaurants and shopping in the Harbison Blvd. area.

DIMENSIONS

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SE Freight

24' x 27'

648

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60

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FB Johnston

25' x 32'

800

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80

45

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Carolina First

40' x 40'

1,600

20'

110

160

95

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800

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25' x 32'

• Preferred caterers list

Fleet Mortgage

24' x 27'

648

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45

60

30

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Cogdill Conf. Room

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• Miles of walking trails

EEC Classroom 1

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thewhy: Total meeting space: N/A

Largest meeting room: N/A Total meeting rooms: 0 Sleeping rooms/suites: 84 pecial features: Located in the heart of S the Harbison area. Easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment. Complimentary hot breakfast, wireless Internet and access to pool and fitness facility. Competitive rates for corporate and social groups.

thewhere: 320 Columbiana Dr., Columbia 29212 www.marriott.com/caefn fficolumbia@sree.com Phone: 803.732.4436

Nearby sites: Columbiana Mall, Harbison shopping and dining area, easy access to I-26.

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Distance from airport: 12 miles Nearby interstates: I-26

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 20,000+ sq. ft.

Largest meeting room: 11,000 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 12 Sleeping rooms/suites: 203/35 pecial features: Our hotel and conferS ence center is the ideal location for a variety of events, including business meetings, family reunions and weddings. To ensure that your event goes exactly as planned, we will assign a personal planner to work with you.

thewhere: 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29210 www.radisson.com/columbiasc steve.ryan@radissoncolumbia.com Phone: 803.731.0300

Nearby sites: Our central location offers quick access to downtown Columbia, shopping, services and various local attractions.

Radisson Hotel Columbia and Conference Center DIMENSIONS

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74'-88' x 130'2"

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740

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41'4" x 90'

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270

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Distance from airport: 9 miles

Nearby interstates: I-20, I-26, I-77 Capital Room

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 384 sq. ft.

Largest meeting room: 384 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 1 Sleeping rooms/suites: 82/23 pecial features: Convenient to interS states 26 and 20. Within walking distance to largest Columbia mall, restaurants and theaters. 10 minutes from downtown and airport. Spacious rooms each with fridge and microwave. Hot complimentary breakfast, business center and fitness facility.

thewhere: 211 Lanneau Court, Columbia 29212 www.hiexpress.com/columbiasc hiexharbison@hotmail.com Phone: 803.732.2229

Nearby sites: Columbiana Mall, University of SC, Lake Murray, Riverbanks Zoo, State Museum, Columbia Convention Center, Columbia Conference Center.

Holiday Inn Express Harbison Region: Irmo – St. Andrews/ Harbison

ROOM

Meeting Room A

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RECEPTION

THEATER

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BANQUET

24' x 16'

384

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40

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Irmo-St. Irmo - St. Andrews/Harbison Andrews/Harbison

Nearby interstates: I-26, I-20

thewhy: Total meeting space: 844 sq. ft.

Largest meeting room: 614 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 2 Sleeping rooms/suites: 94/7 pecial features: Spacious rooms each S with microwave and fridge. Complimentary expanded continental breakfast bar. Outdoor pool, spa and fitness center. Business center. Within walking to largest shopping mall, theaters and restaurants. Convenient to downtown and interstate.

thewhere: 217 Lanneau Court, Columbia 29212 www.columbiawi.com gm@columbiawi.com Phone: 800.826.5570 Toll Free: 803.407.6166

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American Inn St. Andrews

28 28 0 803-731-5533 • 1337 Garner Ln.

Best Western Executive Inn & Suites

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803-561-9027 • 800-528-1234 • 1720 Bush River Rd.

Comfort Inn – Bush River Road

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803-798-5101 • 877-424-6423 • 911 Bush River Rd.

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803-407-4444 • 800-228-5150 • 750 Saturn Pkwy.

Country Inn & Suites

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia NW

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803-731-2300 • 800-321-2211 • 347 Zimalcrest Dr.

Days Inn

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803-750-7550 • 800-325-2525 1144 Bush River Rd.

Econo Lodge & Conference Center

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www.econolodge.com

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803-772-7275 • 800-4-CHOICE 773 St. Andrews Rd.

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Extended Stay Deluxe – Irmo

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803-781-8590 • 1170 Kinley Rd., Irmo

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison

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803-732-4436 • 800-228-2800 320 Columbiana Dr.

Hampton Inn Harbison

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803-749-6999 • 800-HAMPTON 101 Woodcross Dr.

Hilton Garden Inn Harbison 143 141 2 3 250 www.columbiaharbison.stayhgi.com

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803-407-6640 • 877-STAYHGI 434 Columbiana Dr.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Harbison

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803-732-2229 • 800-465-4329 • 211 Lanneau Ct.

Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison

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803-407-1560 • 800-833-1516 1130 Kinley Rd., Irmo

InTown Suites Columbia Northwest

108

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803-732-7377 • 330 Columbiana Dr.

InTown Suites Columbia West

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803-216-9092 • 1633 Broad River Rd.

Knights Inn Columbia NW

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803-772-0022 • 1803 Bush River Rd.

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803-798-9210 • 800-4-MOTEL-6 1776 Burning Tree Rd.

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803-798-0500 • 499 Piney Grove Rd.

Quality Inn St. Andrews

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803-451-2400 • 1335 Garner Ln.

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803-731-0300 • 800-333-3333 2100 Bush River Rd.

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803-731-9997 • 1315 Garner Ln.

Red Roof Inn Columbia West

108

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www.redroof.com

803-798-9220 • 800-RED-ROOF • 10 Berryhill Rd.

Rodeway Inn & Suites

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803-772-0270 • 1029 Briargate Cir.

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Sleep Inn NW

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803-781-9391 • 350 Columbiana Dr.

Travelodge Columbia West

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105

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803-798-9665 • 800-578-7878 2210 Bush River Rd.

Western Inn & Suites

75 75 0 803-772-9672 • 827 Bush River Rd.

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www.columbiameetings.com 803-749-2452 • 7777 St. Andrews Rd., Irmo

www.kendallskatering.com 803-731-4445 • 6230 St. Andrews Rd.

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Harbison Community 4 95

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www.harbisoncommunity.com 803-781-2281 • 106 Hillpine Rd.

Harbison State Forest Environ­mental Education Center

4,200 2 100 100 75 • • 80 Preferred In House Three walking trails

originate here; certified www.state.sc.us/forest/refharb.htm Backyard Wildlife Hab- 803-896-8890 • 5600 Broad River Rd. itat; outdoor displays

Inglewood Manor

803-463-5553 • 1 Miller Rd., Irmo

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www.jamilshriner.com •

100

www.lynleehall.com 803-551-5842 • 1140 Bush River Rd.

Plex Indoor Sports & Ice – Irmo

950

Preferred

www.plexindoorsports.com 1019 Broad Stone Rd., Irmo

River Road and Jasmine Houses & Gardens Irmo - St. Andrews/Harbison

www.riverroadjasmine.net

3,400 4 315 Preferred

Beautifully restored Victorian homes

803-781-3315 • 2208 N. Lake Dr.

Saluda Shoals Environmental Center

2,200 3 54 99 25 • • 113 • • Preferred In House Auditorium

www.icrc.net 803-772-1228 • 5605 Bush River Rd.

Saluda Shoals River Center

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www.icrc.net 803-772-1228 • 5605 Bush River Rd.

SCHA William L. Yates Conference Center

5,081 4 200 228 180 • • 150 • •

www.scha.org 803-796-3080 • 1000 Center Point Rd.

The Southern Patriot

100

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www.lakemurraytours.com 803-749-8594 • Ballentine

Spirit of Lake Murray

115

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www.spiritoflakemurray.com 803-730-3044 • 1600 Marina Rd.

Yacht Cove Banquet & 2 150 100 • • •

Conference Center

Beautiful decor; good parking; overlooks a small pond Sixty-five-foot doubledeck cruise boat on Lake Murray Lake Murray’s newest and largest passenger yacht

www.yachtcovecolumbiasc.com 803-781-3202 • 109 Shoreline Dr.

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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 for the 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.

We’ve Got to Start Meeting Like This.

Conveniently located in the Irmo area near Columbiana Mall and Columbia Conference Center, we are surrounded by numerous restaurants, shopping and attractions. We are minutes from Historic Downtown Columbia and the University Carolina. of South Ca

101 Spacious rooms Corporate Meeting Packages Available Meeting Room for up to 40 people Boardroom for up to 12 people Free Continental Breakfast Buffet Free High Speed Internet Business Center Fitness Center Outdoor Pool Indoor Spa

(803) 407-6166 www.columbiawi.com Email: gm@columbiawi.com 217 Lanneau Ct.

Jct. I-26 & Harbison Blvd. (Exit 103)

Columbia, SC 29212

The River Center

 5,000 sq. ft. flexible meeting space  450 person maximum capacity  Two fully-equipped catering kitchens  Preferred caterers list  Outdoor patios  Wedding Gazebo with seating area for 200 guests

 Business Center  Wireless Internet access  Built-in sound system  Portable stage

The Environmental Center

 1,200 sq. ft. of classroom space  99-seat amphitheater auditorium with built-in sound system

 Outdoor patio  3,776 sq. ft. deck  3,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall with

interactive displays and exhibits

 Preferred caterers list

Picnic Shelter Areas

 Six picnic areas of varying sizes can accommodate groups from 24–250  Located near restrooms and paved, lighted parking  Equipped with ceiling fans, grills and access to running water

Real Team Challenge Course

In the beautiful woodlands of Saluda Shoals Park, enjoy a low ropes course offering a series of physical and mental challenges that promote communication, teamwork, strategy, and build team performance.

Beautiful Meetings at Saluda Shoals Park

Whether you are planning a small gathering,

business meeting, corporate retreat or wedding reception, Saluda Shoals Park is the perfect location. Over 350 acres of beautiful forest along the banks of the Saluda River provide a peaceful, “get away from it all” feel to any event. Saluda Shoals Park is convenient to both I-20 and I-26, only minutes from downtown Columbia and close to a wide selection of restaurants, hotels and shopping. The varied, flexible meeting space includes indoor facilities, an outdoor deck and picnic shelters offering many options for meeting planners.

For information call 803-772-1228!

Saluda Shoals Park • 5605 Bush River Road Columbia, SC • www.icrc.net

thewhy: Total meeting space: 476 sq. ft.

Largest meeting room: 300 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 2 Sleeping rooms/suites: 71/6 pecial features: Pure Southern charm S and central to all major businesses in Lexington as well as 12 minutes from downtown. Within walking distance to restaurants. Free hot breakfast. Spacious rooms with Cloud Nine beds. Free pass to Gold’s Gym fitness. Business center, pool.

thewhere: 601 Columbia Ave. (Hwy. 378) Lexington 29072 www.lexingtonsc.hamptoninn.com kim.vice@hilton.com Phone: 803.356.8300 Toll Free: 800.426.7866

Nearby sites: USC, Columbia Convention Center, State Museum, Lake Murray, Columbia Airport.

Hampton Inn Lexington DIMENSIONS

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Distance from airport: 9.5 miles

Boardroom

11' x 16'

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 2,286 sq. ft.

Largest meeting room: 2,000 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 3 Sleeping rooms/suites: 97/9 pecial features: Flexible banquet space, S A/V equipment on site, outside catering allowed, business center, fitness center, outdoor pool and spa, bar, complimentary hot breakfast, wired and wireless high-speed Internet, microwaves and refrigerators in all sleeping rooms and guest laundry facilities.

thewhere: 108 Saluda Pointe Court, Lexington 29072 www.lexingtonwingate.com Phone: 803.957.5000

Nearby sites: Lexington Medical Center, Riverbanks Zoo, University of South Carolina, Lake Murray, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

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Distance from airport: 9 miles

Saluda Room

earby interstates: I-20, I-26, N I-126, I-77

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803-532-1082 • 605 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville

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803-359-3099 • 800-424-6423 328 W. Main St., Lexington

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803-356-6533 • 1015 S. Lake Dr., Lexington

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www.gibsoncommons.com 803-358-7122 140 Gibson Rd. • Suite C, Lexington

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www.goldenhillsgolf.com 803-957-3355 • 100 Scottland Dr., Lexington

Harmon’s Tree Farm & Christmas House

7,500 1 450 350 350 • • 400 • In House/ Located on 75-acre Preferred Preferred farm; antique museum www.harmontreefarmllc.com 803-359-4454 • 3152 Augusta Hwy., Gilbert

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www.columbiaymca.org

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803-359-3376 • 401 YMCA Rd., Lexington

Lexington Municipal 5 400 400 300 • • 227 • Preferred In House Lighted fountain,

spacious atrium, 10’ Conference Center

www.lexsc.com 803-356-8238 • 111 Maiden Ln., Lexington

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www.magnoliahouseoflexington.com

The Mitchell House and Gardens

5,000 300 300 100 • 300 • In House Preferred Beautiful, restored

historic home www.mitchellhouseandgardens.com 803-359-5325 • 421 N. Lake Dr., Lexington

Taylor Plantation

5,850 3 500 315 250 • • 250 • Preferred 803-356-1137 • 127 Taylor Ln., Lexington

Truly Scrumptious @ Reflections

www.trulyscrumptioussc.com

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803-957-2092

Wintergreen Woods

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www.wintergreenwoods.com

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803-736-3600 • 800-321-2211 111 Gateway Corporate Blvd.

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803-736-0000 • 800-329-7466 • 7128 Parklane Rd.

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Plex Indoor Sports – Sandhills

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www.plexindoorsports.com 803-360-7300 • 741 Fashion Dr.

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South Carolina Archives and History Center

7,720 5 400 220 150 • • 200 • Preferred In House Wi-Fi, garden

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4,650 1 350 200 Preferred

www.villageatsandhill.com 803-419-0235 • 481-2 Town Center Pl.

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803-896-6100 • 8301 Parklane Rd.

thewhy: Total Meeting Space: 11,000 sq. ft.

Largest Meeting Room: 11,200 sq. ft.

Total Meeting Rooms: 7 pecial Features: The Brookland Banquet S and Conference Center offers more than 11,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The location is easy to access from the interstate and offers parking for at least 3,000. The center offers an atrium for receptions, large display screen with LCD projector, in-house catering services and Wi-Fi.

thewhere: 1066 Sunset Blvd.

West Columbia 29169 www.brooklandbaptist.org mrobinson@brookland.cc Phone: 803.744.7956 Toll Free: 877.621.6036

Nearby Sites: Riverbanks Botanical Gardens, the Vista.

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Americas Value Inn & Suites

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Cambridge Plaza Hotel Columbia West

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803-796-9400 • 800-827-0558 650 Cherokee Ln., West Columbia

Carolina Lodge

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803-794-7500 • 3020 Charleston Hwy., Cayce

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803-794-6200 • 800-456-4000 2245 Airport Blvd., Cayce

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803-796-0044 • 800-329-7466 110 Branch Rd., West Columbia

Executive Inn I-26 & Hwy 378

40 40 0 803-796-4934 • 1107 Harbor Rd., West Columbia

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803-391-4000 • 888-HOLIDAY 110 McSwain Dr., Hwy 378 & I-26, West Columbia

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803-794-0222 • 800-235-8339 1987 Airport Blvd., Cayce

Masters Inn Columbia I-26

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803-791-5850 • 800-633-3434 2125 Commerce Dr., Cayce

Masters Inn Knox Abbott

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803-796-4300 • 800-633-3434 613 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce

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Brookland Banquet and Conference Center

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• capability in all meeting www.brooklandbaptist.org rooms; flexible room 803-796-7525 layouts 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia

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Crystal Lake Celebration Hall 803-446-4491 3827 Hwy. 321 S., West Columbia

Historic Columbia Speedway

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Springdale House & Gardens

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A picturesque retreat with world-class lowcountry cuisine

Colleges & Universites Allen University Benedict College Columbia College Columbia International University Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary Midlands Technical College University of South Carolina

Please contact the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau staff at sales@columbiacvb.com or 800-264-4884 for more information on holding your event at a college or university.

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SPORTS FACILITIES

Sports Facilities Guide Intro

WELCOME!

Photos: ©CMCVB, ©Brett Flashnick, ©CMCVB

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Sports events planners are getting the message and riding the Columbia heat wave!

Columbia is The New Southern Hot Spot — a destination that’s ablaze with all kinds of sports and opportunities for good competitive play.

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Now that you’re considering Columbia as the destination for your next sporting event, the Columbia Regional Sports Council welcomes you to discover the top-notch facilities and natural settings that Columbia has to offer.

Our lake and rivers are calm and warm all year long, and our green spaces are perfect for mountain biking, cycling and running.

From our sports arenas and stadiums to our numerous fields for all kinds of outdoor play, Columbia is becoming one of the hottest destinations for every sports event.

Our weather is great year-round and getting here is a breeze. Centrally located in the Southeast, interstates 20, 77 and 26 run through the city center with I-85 and I-95 only 60 miles away. Pair that with our affordable accommodations, economical Southern eateries and lively entertainment for all ages, Columbia raises the torch to value without compromising on fun.

Photos: ©CMCVB

Table of Conents Multipurpose Facilities........... p. 78 Aquatic Venues......................... p. 81 Baseball...................................... p. 81 Basketball/Arenas/ Gymnasiums........................... p. 82 Bowling Facilities..................... p. 86 Disc Golf..................................... p. 86 Football....................................... p. 82 Public Golf Courses................ p. 86 Soccer/Rugby Fields................ p. 83 Softball....................................... p. 83 Tennis.......................................... p. 84 Track & Field Venues............... p. 84 Miscellaneous........................... p. 85

Mission Statement The mission of the Columbia Regional Sports Council is to strengthen the area’s economy by marketing and selling Columbia as a premier destination for sporting events, partnering with local sports organizations to grow and develop existing events, and by recruiting new events that provide an economic benefit to the region by generating room nights, food and beverage sales, and associated tax revenues.

Our team is your go-to group for information on sponsorship, promotion and coordination for all sporting events, facilities and associations in the city of Columbia as well as Lexington and Richland counties. With unparalleled community and corporate support, we’re making Columbia the hottest scene around in the amateur sports event market.

The Columbia Regional Sports Council brings a fiery dedication to event organizers and local sports organizations by providing a one-stop shop of event-planning services.

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ACCOMMODATIONS You’ll never spend time or money comparing hotel rates because we provide this service at no cost. Once we have your tentative event dates, we’ll create a list of competitive hotel rates, including special group rates. Please turn to page 59 for more info.

BROCHURES/VISITOR GUIDES Columbia’s reputation as a hot tourist spot is legendary, and we’ll provide your group

with event information, visitor guides and recommendations on our region’s hottest local attractions.

PROMOTION We’ll make your event a hot topic by helping generate local, regional or national publicity.

Let our staff help create some media heat by hosting press conferences and making media inquiries on your behalf.

ECURING FACILITIES/SITE INSPECTIONS S Our team will perform special on-site inspections and assist you in securing area facilities that match your specific needs.

PECIAL ASSISTANCE S From finding specialty caterers and unique meeting sites to meeting transportation and other personal needs, we’ll put you in direct contact with special services for your participants and their families.

ICROSITE M For regional and national events, our staff can create a Web-based microsite where your attendees can access information about your event.

If you want to be part of the hottest sports scene in the nation, call the Columbia Regional Sports Council about your next sporting event.

1010 Lincoln St. • Columbia, SC • 29201 803.545.0009 • 800.264.4884 Fax: 803.545.0102 info@columbiasportscouncil.com www.columbiasportscouncil.com

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Photo: ©Brett Flashnick

Meet the Columbia Regional Sports Council The Columbia Regional Sports Council, markets the Columbia region as a premier destination for sporting events, has been an integral part of the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism since 2003.

Scott Powers Executive Director

803.545.0009 spowers@columbiasportscouncil.com

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803.545.0016 kwilmesherr@columbiasportscouncil.com Katie Wilmesherr is the sales manager at the Columbia Regional Sports Council. She is responsible for sales and marketing as well as the promotion of Columbia to sporting groups, event owners and rights holders. Previously, she was the assistant vice president at the South Carolina Bankers Association.

Katie is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. While double majoring in marketing and insurance and risk management, she was the treasurer and recruitment vice president for her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi. She is currently in the Leadership Columbia class of 2010, serves as secretary on the Young Alumni Council at the University of South Carolina and is the membership meeting planner chair of the Junior League of Columbia, membership director for Columbia Opportunity Resource and president of the Laurel Hill Neighborhood Association.

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Photos: ©Brett Flashnick, ©CMCVB, ©Brett Flashnick

Scott Powers has served as the executive director of the Columbia Regional Sports Council since October 2004. Scott came to the Sports Council from the Plantation Club in Blythewood, SC, where he served as director of membership/activities. Previously, he spent ten years in college athletics with Host Communications and ISP Sports at the University of South Carolina. Scott is a 1994 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in Sport & Entertainment Management. When Scott is not working, he enjoys reading, outdoor activities and competitive shooting.

Katie Wilmesherr

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Facilities

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Plex Indoor Sports — Sandhills The Village at Sandhills, 741 Fashion Dr., Columbia 803.360.7300, www.plexindoorsports.com

Plex Indoor Sports is a premier 86,000-square-foot athletic facility that houses two turf fields, one roller hockey rink, three volleyball courts, skate park, party rooms and full concessions. Plex offers summer camps, Plex After School Sessions, birthday parties, inline hockey, flag football, soccer and much more.

Plex Indoor Sports & Ice — Irmo 1019 Broad Stone Rd., Irmo 803.732.1900, www.plexindoorsports.com

Plex Indoor Sports & Ice is a premier 75,000-square-foot athletic facility that includes one turf field, one basketball court, two volleyball courts, a regulation-sized ice rink, party rooms and full concessions. Plex offers summer camps, Plex After School Sessions, hockey, figure skating, birthday parties, public skating, flag football, soccer and much more.

Colonial Life Arena University of South Carolina, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia 803.576.9200, www.coloniallifearena.com

Since it opened in November 2002, the Colonial Life Arena has been South Carolina’s leading source of entertainment in the state. Home to the University of South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams, the Colonial Life Arena is the largest in the state of South Carolina and the 10th-largest oncampus basketball facility in the nation.

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Concourse

Arena Floor

Special Features

38,022 sq. ft.

22,389 sq. ft.

•2 0' x 27' four-sided video scoreboard features almost 100 square feet of high-definition video and a technologically advanced sound system.

•1 8,000 plush, comfortable seats throughout the arena.

•7 2 feet between the highest seat and the arena floor, which puts spectators right in the middle of the action.

•8 concession stands plus two themed food kiosks and five local subcontractor concession locations.

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center See page 26 for more info. 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia 803.545.0001, www.columbiaconventioncenter.com

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is a state-of-the-science, 21stcentury building with contemporary style that draws inspiration from the historic brick buildings of the Vista District and the metal railroad canopies of Lincoln Street. The red brick, linear shapes and metal canopies of the convention center relate to the existing city fabric, while its crisp forms, soaring spaces and expanse of clear glass set it apart from the neighborhood as an exciting new addition.

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Carolina Coliseum University of South Carolina, 701 Assembly St., Columbia 803.777.5113, http://coliseum.sc.edu

Once home to the University of South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams, the Carolina Coliseum is a multipurpose arena located in the heart of Columbia that can be used for athletic and entertainment events, meetings, exhibits, trade shows and banquets. It has 12,500 total seats (9,500 front of stage, 4,500 half-house and 2,300 proscenium). It contains 20,000 square feet of floor space in the arena and an additional 30,000 square feet on the concourse and can also accommodate up to 1,200 people for banquets.

Williams-Brice Stadium University of South Carolina, 1127 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia 803.777.4202, www.gamecocksonline.com

Williams-Brice Stadium, home to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, is a modern 80,250-seat football stadium recognized as one of college football’s most exciting and colorful places to watch a game. The stadium uses a naturalgrass playing surface and has hosted a number of outdoor concerts and events.

The stadium’s peak season is August–November.

Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Benedict College, 2000 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 803.252.2196, www.benedict.edu/athletics

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The new $12 million state-of-the-art stadium has a seating capacity of 10,000, which is expandable to 15,000. Located on 61 acres, the stadium features modernized accommodations on three levels. The first level is comprised of a ticket office, concession stands, restroom facilities and stadium services. The second level houses hospitality and presidential suites, and the third level contains classrooms and press suites, including rooms for radio broadcasts, officials and coaches.

South Carolina State Fairgrounds 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia 803.799.3387, www.scstatefair.org

The following buildings are available at varying times throughout the year.

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9 acres, half asphalt and half grass

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Jamil Shrine Center 206 Jamil Rd., Columbia 803.772.9380, www.jamilshriner.com

Auditorium has a state-of-the-art sound system, spot lights, 24' x 20' stage, fold-up bleachers, portable bars, tables and chairs, air conditioned with large restrooms.

The center is 24,000 total square feet with 20-foot ceilings and no pillars and can accommodate 1,400 comfortably. The large meeting room has a sound system, carpet except for the small dance floor, and a portable bar. It is also air conditioned, equipped with tables and chairs and large restrooms. The carpet area is 2,000 square feet and can accommodate 200 theater style.

Capital City Stadium 301 S. Assembly St. 803.254.FISH, www.blowfishbaseball.com

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Capital City Stadium is a 6,000-seat baseball stadium home to the Columbia Blowfish Minor League baseball team since 2006. They are now a part of the Coastal Plain League-Summer Collegiate Baseball. The stadium is conveniently located only 15 minutes from the Columbia Airport, and all portions of the city are within a five- to 10-minute drive from the stadium. In addition to the outdoor seating at the stadium, it houses a spacious hospitality room. The stadium is fully equipped with large restroom facilities on both the first and third baselines. Plus, the stadium has an ATM machine and souvenir shop for spectators’ convenience. Capital City Stadium is available to be rented yearround for everything from corporate events and product launches to carnivals and concerts. Outfield dimensions are: 330 left field, 365 left center, 400 center, 365 right center, 330 right field.

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AQUATIC VENUES University of South Carolina Natatorium University of South Carolina Athletics Department 803.777.4202 www.gamecocksonline.com

Pool: 50 meters in length and 25 yards in width.

Diving: 25 yards by 35 feet with depth, one-meter board and a five-meter platform.

The pool can transform from an Olympic-size pool to a recreational training facility. A moveable bulkhead allows the length of the pool to be set at 25 yards, 25 meters or 50 meters. Another interesting aspect of the Carolina Natatorium is its ability to become a semi-open-air facility.

Featuring 15 solid electronic moveable doors throughout the natatorium, the electronic doors allow Gamecock swimmers the opportunity to practice under simulated natural conditions that occur when South Carolina competes against universities with outdoor facilities.

Carolina’s swimming facility also features a state-of-the-art timing mechanism, the Colorado Timing system. It has a 10-lane readout for spectators and swimmers. The seating features 800 permanent seats with moveable seating to accommodate up to 400 more spectators.

Charles R. Drew Wellness Center 2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia 803.545.3200 www.drewwellnesscenter.com

• A first-class lighting system by Musco with 125-foot candles in the infield and 100-foot candles in the outfield.

• Sand-based field meeting USGA specs/draining system with 419 Bermuda Turf Grass.

• Field dimensions: 325 down the lines, 390 to center field.

Walls in the outfield vary from 8 to 10 feet in height.

Batter’s eye is 80 feet wide and stretches 40 feet above the field.

• Press box with wireless Internet capability and four TV/ radio booths.

Capital City Stadium 301 S. Assembly St., Columbia 803.254.FISH www.blowfishbaseball.com

Capital City Stadium is a 6,000-seat baseball stadium home to the Columbia Blowfish Minor League baseball team since 2006.

They are now a part of the Coastal Plain League-Summer Collegiate Baseball. The stadium is conveniently located only 15 minutes from the Columbia Airport, and all portions of the city are within a five- to 10-minute drive from the stadium. In addition to the outdoor seating at the stadium, it houses a spacious hospitality room. Capital City Stadium is fully equipped with large restroom facilities on both the first and third baselines. Plus, the stadium has an ATM machine and souvenir shop for spectators’ convenience. The stadium is available to be rented yearround for everything from corporate events and product launches to carnivals and concerts. Outfield dimensions are: 330 left field, 365 left center, 400 center, 365 right center, 330 right field.

Eight lane, 25-meter pool with water depths varying from three to eight feet

Lexington Sports Complex

Carolina Stadium

Five youth baseball fields, one intermediate baseball field, one regulation baseball field, two T-ball fields

BASEBALL

501 Ball Park Rd., Lexington 803.359.4080, lcrac.com

niversity of South Carolina U 803.777.4202 www.gamecocksonline.com

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Crooked Creek Park 1098 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin 803.345.6181, www.icrc.net

Three youth baseball fields, one regulation baseball field

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• Opened spring 2009, this $35 million stadium is one of the finest college baseball stadiums in the nation.

• Approximately 6,500 permanent chair-back seats with total capacity of 9,000 plus fans. ADA accessibility for handicap and wheelchair patrons.

• State-of-the-art video scoreboard and sound system from Daktronics. The top of the scoreboard is 86' above the field. The scoreboard measures 47' high x 44' wide.

The video portion is 16' high x 28' wide.

Benedict College HRC Arena

Seven Oaks Park 200 Leisure Ln., Columbia 803.772.3336, www.icrc.net

Benedict College 1600 Harden St., Columbia 803.253.5000 www.benedict.edu

Six youth baseball fields

BASKETBALL ARENAS/ FOOTBALL GYMNASIUMS Colonial Life Arena University of South Carolina 801 Lincoln St., Columbia 803.576.9200 www.coloniallifearena.com

Since it opened in November 2002, the 18,000-seat Colonial Life Arena has been South Carolina’s leading source of entertainment in the state.

Home to the University of South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams, the Colonial Life Arena is the largest arena in the state of South Carolina, and the 10th-largest on-campus basketball facility in the nation.

Carolina Coliseum University of South Carolina 701 Assembly St., Columbia 803.777.5113 http://coliseum.sc.edu

Williams-Brice Stadium University of South Carolina 1127 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia 803.777.4202 www.gamecocksonline.com

Williams-Brice Stadium, home to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, is a modern 80,250-seat football stadium recognized as one of college football’s most exciting and colorful places to watch a game. The stadium uses a natural-grass playing surface and has hosted a number of outdoor concerts and events. The stadium’s peak season is August–November.

Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

The state-of-the-art scoreboard and sound system is 20' x 27', the four-sided video scoreboard features almost 100 square feet of high-definition video and a technologically advanced sound system. The amazing acoustics allow fans to be right in the middle of the action and enhance the entertainment experience.

Plush, comfortable seating throughout the arena for 18,000 spectators; there is 72 feet between the highest seat and the arena floor, which puts spectators right in the middle of the action. Eight concession stands plus two themed food kiosks and five local subcontractor concession locations.

Home to the Benedict College men’s and women’s basketball teams, the 3,000-seat HRC Arena also hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

Benedict College, 2000 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 803.252.2196 www.benedict.edu/athletics

The $12 million state-of-theart stadium has a seating capacity of 10,000, which is expandable to 15,000. Located on 61 acres, the stadium features modernized accommodations on three levels. The first level is comprised of a ticket office, concession stands, restroom facilities and stadium services. The second level houses hospitality and presidential suites, and the third level contains classrooms and press suites, including rooms for radio broadcasts, officials and coaches.

Once home to the University of South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams, the 12,000-seat Carolina Coliseum now hosts a variety of events throughout the year. 18,000 square feet of floor space (99' x 180'), 30,000 square feet of concourse space, 12,803 seats, 9,500 front of stage, 4,500 half house, 2,300 proscenium

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SOCCER/RUGBY FIELDS

Polo Road Park 730 Polo Rd., Columbia 803.736.1657 www.richlandcounty recreation.com

Eugene Stone Soccer Stadium

This facility includes six lighted soccer fields as well as a recreation building with a gymnasium, game room, fitness room, classrooms and a kitchen.

University of South Carolina Whaley at Marion St. 803.777.4202 www.gamecocksonline.com

Located in the heart of the university campus is the home field of the Gamecocks, Eugene E. Stone III Stadium.

Stone Stadium’s west side houses permanent stands that hold 4,000 fans, with stands to hold 1,700 fans placed on the east side of the field to bring the capacity to 5,700. It is equipped with a 70' x 8' press box with a camera deck on top, and an electronic scoreboard/message center. The press box houses both the scoreboard operating system and the public address system, as well as room to comfortably seat more than 20 members of the media.
The facility includes two team rooms with air conditioning, a referee room equipped with showers, a concession stand for the fans and restrooms for both men and women on each side of the stadium.

Lexington County Soccer Complex 299 Duffie Dr., Lexington 803.359.4048, www.lcrac.com

This sports complex has 13 lighted soccer fields with canteens, restrooms, a playgrounds, walking trails and picnic tables.

Old Barnwell Road Soccer Complex 701 Old Barnwell Rd., Lexington 803.359.4048, www.lcrac.com

Located in Lexington County, this complex has seven lighted soccer fields.

SOFTBALL Beckham Field University of South Carolina 150 S. Marion St., Columbia 803.777.4202 www.gamecocksonline.com

Beckham Field opened in 1986 as Lady Gamecock Field.

The site is the oldest in the Southeastern Conference and among the oldest in the sport. The stadium now has around 700 permanent chair-back seats installed in the grandstand, and the site now boasts a new Daktronics scoreboard, installed before the 2008 season. A 42' x 100' covered batting cage is also part of the site.

Pine Grove Softball Complex 701 Old Barnwell Rd., West Columbia 803.359.4000, www.lcrac.com

This sports complex has a three-story tower in the middle of five lighted softball fields.

It has a canteen with a wide range of food availability, a picnic and playground area, two soccer fields and a walking trail. The complex hosts softball leagues and softball tournaments

Oak Grove Sports Complex

Owens Field Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd., Columbia 803.545.3100 www.columbiasc.net/ parksandrec

This 68-acre site includes a nine-field soccer complex with restrooms and walking trails.

420 Oak Dr., West Columbia 803.359.4000, www.lcrac.com

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The complex has four lighted softball fields, a canteen with a range of food availability and picnic and playground areas. This complex plays host to softball leagues and tournaments throughout the year. Pine Grove and Oak Grove are located within two miles of each other and can easily be combined for larger tournaments.

TENNIS

Greenview Park Tennis Center

Lexington County Tennis Complex

6700 David St., Columbia 803.754.5223, www.columbiasc. net/parksandrec

425 Oak St., Lexington 803.957.7676, www.lexing toncountytennis.com

Eleven courts with lights, bathroom facilities and vending area.

This award-winning complex has 21 hard courts with a premier center court, paved and lighted parking, clubhouse, pro shop, canteen food service, shower/change rooms and a stadium court with seating for 500, which is ideal for championship matches. Home of the 2003 and 2004 USTA Southeastern Regional Tournament.

St. Andrews Park 920 Beatty Rd., Columbia 803.772.6598, www.richland countyrecreation.com

Richland County Tennis Center

19.47-acre facility with A eight lighted hard courts, playground and picnic facility with shelter and outdoor restrooms. Additional amenities include a building with gymnasium, game room, clubroom and recreation center.

7500 Parklane Rd., Columbia 803.788.3001, www.richland countyrecreation.com

his 8.84-acre facility has 12 T lighted hard courts, tennis service building, a pro shop, concession area, restrooms and playground and picnic facilities with shelter.

Columbia Tennis Center

TRACK & FIELD VENUES Weems-Baskin Track Facility

1630 Whaley St., Columbia 803.733.8440, www.columbiasc. net/parksandrec

University of South Carolina 803.777.4202 www.gamecocksonline.com

14 lighted Plexipave hard courts, practice area and a pro shop

South East Park & Tennis Center 951 Hazelwood Rd., Columbia 803.730.8507, www.columbiasc. net/parksandrec

Opened in 2006, this complex has 12 hard courts and four clay courts along with a small lake, walking trails, campsites and irrigated playing fields.

Future expansion planned for a total of 30 courts.

Caughman Road Tennis Center 2800 Trotter Rd., Columbia 803.776.3250 www.richlandcounty recreation.com

The outdoor track features a 400-meter, eight-lane track with multidirectional sprint straightaways and an Erotan “S� Synthetic surface and seating for 2,200 spectators.

Inside the track are two multidirectional long and triple jump runways that include four pits. There is also a multidirectional vault area.

The world-class Lynx timing system allows for rapid and accurate computerized fully automatic times. The hammer and discus circles are surrounded by a 20-foot high cage that meets NCAA and international standards. There are also two shot put rings, a javelin runway and an additional ring with a cage.

The outdoor track has seating to accommodate 2,200 spectators. This season, the Gamecocks will host one indoor meet and two outdoor meets. The outdoor track also plays host to a number of youth and high school competitions, including the state high school championships and the Coaches Classic High School meet.

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ix-acre facility with 12 lighted S hard courts, tennis service building with concession area, tennis pro shop, restrooms and a picnic facility with shelter.

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MiSC. SPORTS VENUES South Congaree Equestrian Riding Arena 395 Oak St., South Congaree 803.359.4048, www.lcrac.com

This 58,000-square-foot recreational equestrian riding arena is one of the largest covered arenas in the Southeast. It includes a 211-foot-wide clearspan with 27-foot bay spacing and a 24-foot eave height. The front endwall has a five-foot projection gable canopy. Seating for 400.

Columbia BMX Track 4651 Percival Rd., Columbia 803.318.8584 www.columbiabmx.org

BMX track located conveniently to I-20 and Clemson Road in the Northeast Columbia area. The track has hosted several local, state and regional events, including the National Bicycle League’s (NBL) 2005 Southeast Regional Championship.

Lexington BMX Track 1201 Nazareth Rd., Lexington 803.397.4467 www.lexingtonbmx.com

MX track located B conveniently off I-20 exit 55 in Lexington. The track has hosted several local, state and regional events, including the National Bicycle League’s (NBL) 2008 Southeast Regional.

Harbison State Forest 5600 Broad River Rd., Columbia 803.896.8890, www.state.sc.us/ forest/refharb.htm

Bounded along its northeastern edge by the Broad River, Harbison State Forest encompasses 2,177 acres of forestland only nine miles from downtown Columbia. Its unique urban location makes Harbison one of the largest public green spaces inside the city limits of a metropolitan area in the eastern United States. The forest has 18 miles of trails designed for walking, jogging, hiking and bicycling that range from moderately easy to difficult. A canoe landing located near the Broad River provides access for kayaks and canoes as a put in or take out from the river. A simple float plan can be completed at the Educational Center, allowing paddlers access to the landing. There is no fee.

Sesquicentennial State Park 9564 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 803.788.2706, www.southcar olinaparks.com/park-finder/ state-park/469.aspx

This 1,419-acre park, situated 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 both local residents and travelers. Enjoy fishing for bass and bream in the 30-acre park lake. Private boats with electric trolling motors, canoes and other non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake. Boat access to the lake is available at a drop-off area. Canoes, kayaks, non-motorized fishing boats and pedal boats are available for rent daily. Boats may be rented year-round, Mon.–Fri. 9am–4pm and Sat.– Sun. 9am–5pm. Rentals include life jackets and paddles.

Richland County Rowing Center 1600 Garner Ln., Columbia 803.429.2597, www.columbia rowingclub.com/train.asp

Located on the Broad River, this three-mile course is 200 meters wide and eight–12 feet deep. The public park located within a private golf center is locked when closed; provides excellent security. Plenty of room for staging trailers and boats. Secure boathouse.

Ninety-foot dock specifically designed for rowing (additional dock space in future plans). Launches available for rent.

University of South Carolina 803.777.4202 www.gamecocksonline.com

The USC Indoor Facility features a 60-yard Astroturf field as well as four tennis courts and a four-lane track.

The facility also has batting cages and portable pitching mounds for baseball.

Historic Columbia Speedway 2001 Charleston Hwy. 803.665.7620 www.columbiaspeedway.com

Historic Columbia Speedway was one of the cradles of stock car racing from its opening in 1948 to when the track closed for racing in 1978.

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USC Indoor Facility

opened with a new mission to host all types of events from festivals, concerts, cycling, car shows and tradeshows. The nine-acre grassed infield incased by the old half-mile asphalt oval creates a unique and special environment. Large parking facilities allow for comfortable crowds of thousands. The Historic Columbia Speedway is a place to celebrate history while enjoying a unique outdoor venue for all types of events.

Royal Z Lanes 8512 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 803.788.9208 www.bowlingcolumbia.com

The Club at Rawls Creek 2121 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo 803.781.0114, www.golfrawlscreek.com

32 lanes

Cobblestone Park 5 Links Crossing Dr., Blythewood www.cobblestoneparkgolfclub.com

JC’s Lexington Bowl 5380 Augusta Rd., Lexington 803.359.2695 www.jcslexingtonbowl.biz

34 lanes

1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd., 803-545-3100 www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec

Open daily: Jan.–Dec., sunrise–sunset.

Cooper’s Creek Golf Club 700 Wagner Hwy., Leesville 803.894.3666 Golden Hills Golf & Country Club 100 Scotland Dr., Lexington 803.957.3355, www.goldenhillsgolf.com

1465 Hwy. 6, Gaston, 803-568-PMSC www.palmettomotorsportscomplex.com

Owens Field Skate Park

27 holes, par 71, slope 125

18 holes, par 71, slope 131

Palmetto Motorsports Complex Well-maintained wooded trails for ATV, dirt bike and OHV to motocross tracks on which to practice more advanced riders’ skills. Also offered are the sand drag raceway for friendly competition and the mud pit for plain ol’ dirty fun.

18 holes, par 70, slope 133

18 holes, par 71, slope 134 Golf Course of SC @ Crickentree 1084 Langford Rd., Blythewood 803.754.8600, www.golfclubsc.com

18 holes, par 72, slope 131

DISC GOLF Owens Field Disc Golf Course 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd., Columbia 803.545.3100 www.columbiadiscgolfclub.com www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec Earlewood Disc Golf Course 1111 Parkside Dr., Columbia 803.733.8444 www.columbiadiscgolfclub.com, www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec Crooked Creek Disc Golf Course 1098 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin 803.345.6181 www.columbiadiscgolfclub.com www.icrc.net Lake Murray Golf Center 2032 Old Hilton Rd., Chapin 803.345.0199 www.columbiadiscgolfclub.com www.lakemurraygolf.com

Hidden Valley Golf Club 147 Excaliber Ct., Gaston 803.794.8087, www.hvgolf.com

18 holes, par 72, slope 127 Indian River Golf Club 200 Indian River Dr., Columbia 803.955.0080 www.indianrivergolfclub.net

18 holes, par 71, slope 138 Indian Trail Golf Course 1304 Willis St., Batesburg-Leesville 803.532.9010 www.indiantrail.peachhost.com

18 holes, par 72, slope 127 LinRick Golf Course 356 Campground Rd., Columbia 803.754.6331, www.richland countyrecreation.com/linrick.php

18 holes, par 73, slope 125 Northwoods Golf Course 201 Powell Rd., Columbia 803.786.9242 www.northwoodsgolfsc.com

18 holes, par 72, slope 122 Oak Hills Golf Club 7629 Fairfield Rd., Columbia 803.735.9830, www.oakhillsgolf.com

BOWLING FACILITIES

18 holes, par 72, slope 131 Sedgewood Country Club 9560 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins 803.776.2177

AMF Park Lanes 900 Axtell Dr., Cayce 803.796.6300 www.amf.com/columbialanes

24 lanes

18 holes, par 72, slope 113

AMF Columbia Lanes 1733 Bush River Rd., Columbia 803.798.1310 www.amf.com/columbialanes

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

PUBLIC GOLF COURSES

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40 lanes Anchor Lanes 1000 Columbia Ave., Irmo 803.732.7880 www.bowlingcolumbia.com

Rating and slope from men’s tees.

Charwood Country Club 222 Clubhouse Dr., West Columbia 803.755.2000, www.charwood.com

27 holes, par 73, slope 188

40 lanes

18 holes, par 72, slope 139 The Woodlands Golf & Country Club 100 Norse Way, Columbia 803.788.7771 www.woodlandscc.com

18 holes, par 72, slope 124

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INDEX 701 Whaley Street......................................36 The 1425 Inn.................................................35

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Able House Inn Bed & Breakfast.............68 Airport Inn....................................................72 Allen University...........................................74 America’s Best Inn......................................60 American Inn St. Andrews........................60 American Inn West Columbia..................72 Americas Best Value Inn............................52 Americas Value Inn & Suites....................72 AMF Columbia Lanes.................................86 AMF Park Lanes . .........................................86 Anchor Lanes ..............................................86 Ariel’s Special Events Facility...................73 Arsenal Hill Center....................................36

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Beckham Field..............................................83 Benedict College.........................................74 Benedict College HRC Arena...................82 Best Western Executive Inn & Suites.....60 Best Western Fort Jackson Inn................52 Big Apple.......................................................36 Blythewood Community Center............71 Brookland Banquet and Conference Center.......................... 72, 73 Buck Ridge Plantation................................74 Budget Inn.....................................................56 Bull Market Restaurant & Taverna..........36

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Days Inn.........................................................60 Days Inn Columbia......................................56 Days Inn Columbia/Fort Jackson............ 70 Days Inn NE Fort Jackson.......................... 70 Days Inn Southeast.....................................52 Days Inn West Columbia...........................72

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Earlewood Disc Golf Course....................86 Eau Claire Print Building............................37 Econo Lodge.................................................52 Econo Lodge & Conference Center........60 EdVenture Children’s Museum................37 Embassy Suites Columbia – Greystone............................................29, 35 Eugene Stone Soccer Stadium................83

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Executive Inn I-26 & Hwy 378..................72 Extended Stay America Columbia West........................................35 Extended Stay America Ft. Jackson....... 70 Extended Stay Deluxe – Irmo..................60

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Northeast............................... 70 Fairfield Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison....................... 58, 60 Four O’ Three North Lake Drive..............68

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Gibson Commons.......................................68 Glass Manor Motel.....................................56 Golden Hills Golf & Country Club.........86 Golf Course of SC @ Crickentree..........86 Grand Motel.................................................56 Greenview Park Tennis Center................84

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Hampton Inn Columbia I-20/ Clemson Frontage Road........................ 70 Hampton Inn Columbia I-26 Airport.....73 Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast........ 70 Hampton Inn Harbison..............................60 Hampton Inn Historic District.................35 Hampton Inn Lexington..................... 66, 68 Hanlee Hall...................................................62 Harbison Community Association.........62 Harbison State Forest................................85 Harbison State Forest Environmental Education Center....................................62 Harmon’s Tree Farm & Christmas House.................................... 68 Hidden Valley Golf Club...........................86 Hills Golf & Country Club........................68 Hilton Columbia Center..................... 30, 35 Hilton Garden Inn Harbison.....................60 Hilton Garden Inn NE ................................ 70 Historic Columbia Speedway............ 73, 85 HoFP Gallery......................................... 33, 37 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown................35 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Clemson Road...................... 70 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Fort Jackson..........................52 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Harbison..........................59, 60 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Lexington...............................68 Holiday Inn Express Hotel Blythewood............................................... 70

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Cambridge Plaza Hotel Columbia West............................72 Candlewood Suites – Columbia/Ft. Jackson............................52 Capital City Club.........................................36 Capital City Stadium ....................96, 80, 81 Capital Senior Center................................36 Carolina Coliseum.........................36, 79, 82 Carolina Lodge.............................................72 Carolina Stadium........................................81 Caughman Road Tennis Center...............84 Charles R. Drew Wellness Center..........81 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.............79, 82 Charwood Country Club..........................86 Chesnut Cottage Bed & Breakfast..........35 City Art Gallery...........................................36 Clarion Hotel Downtown.................. 28, 35 Clarion Inn Airport.....................................72 The Club at Rawls Creek...........................86 Cobblestone Park.......................................86 Colonial Life Arena........................36, 78, 82 Columbia BMX Track..................................85

Columbia College.......................................74 Columbia Conference Center.................62 Columbia International University.........74 Columbia Marriott Hotel..........................35 Columbia Metropolitan Airport..............73 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.................... 26, 37, 79 Columbia Museum of Art.........................37 Columbia Scottish Rite Center................56 Columbia Tennis Center...........................84 Comfort Inn – Bush River Road...............60 Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Jackson Maingate............................52 Comfort Inn Blythewood.......................... 70 Comfort Inn NE Fort Jackson.................. 70 Comfort Suites – Lexington....................68 Comfort Suites Harbison..........................60 Comfort Suites Northeast....................... 70 Cooper’s Creek Golf Club........................86 Corley Mill House & Garden....................68 Coronet Motel.............................................56 The Cotton House......................................62 Country Hearth Inn & Suites – Cayce....72 Country Hearth Inn & Suites – Downtown.................................35 Country Inn & Suites..................................60 Country Inn & Suites Columbia Airport....................................72 Country Inn & Suites Southeast.............52 Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC...............35 Courtyard by Marriott Columbia NW....60 Courtyard by Marriott NE......................... 70 Crooked Creek Disc Golf Course...........86 Crooked Creek Park....................................81 Crystal Lake Celebration Hall.................73

INDEX Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites West Columbia – Airport......................73 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites....................... 70 Homewood Suites by Hilton....................35 Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison.............60

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Indian River Golf Club...............................86 Indian Trail Golf Course............................86 Inglewood Manor........................................62 The Inn at Claussen’s..................................35 Inn at USC.....................................................35 InnPlace Suites Columbia.........................35 InTown Suites Columbia East.................. 70 InTown Suites Columbia Northwest.....60 InTown Suites Columbia West................60

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Jameson Suites Columbia........................ 70 Jamil Shrine Center............................. 62, 80 JC’s Lexington Bowl...................................86 Jillian’s...........................................................37

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Kensington Mansion...................................56 Knights Inn Columbia Airport.................73 Knights Inn Columbia NW........................60 Koger Center for the Arts.........................37

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The Lace House...........................................37 Lake House at Sandhill REC.....................71 Lake Murray Golf Center..........................86 LaQuinta Inn Columbia Northeast Fort Jackson......................... 70 LaQuinta Inn Maingate Fort Jackson......52 Leaside...........................................................56 Leesville Lodge............................................68 Lexington BMX Track.................................85 Lexington County Soccer Complex........83 Lexington County Tennis Complex.......84 Lexington Family YMCA............................68 Lexington Municipal Conference Center.........................................................68 Lexington Sports Complex......................81 LinRick Golf Course...................................86 Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary.................................74 Lynlee Hall Banquet Facilities.................62

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Magnolia House of Lexington..................69 Marlboro Inn Fort Jackson........................ 70 Masters Inn Columbia I-26.......................73 Masters Inn Knox Abbott..........................73 The Medallion Center................................56 Microtel Inn & Suites Maingate Fort Jackson............................52 Microtel Inn & Suites..................................61 Microtel Inn NE............................................71 Midlands Technical College.....................74 Midtown Celebrations...............................37 The Millstone at Adams Pond..................56 The Mitchell House and Gardens...........69 Motel 6 Columbia East..............................71 Motel 6 Columbia West............................61

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New Dimension Banquet and Conference Center.................................71 Northwoods Golf Course.........................86

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Oak Grove Sports Complex.....................83 Oak Hills Golf Club....................................86 Old Barnwell Road Soccer Complex.....83 Owens Field Disc Golf Course................86 Owens Field Park.........................................83 Owens Field Skate Park.............................86

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Palmetto Motorsports Complex............86 Parkview Inn..................................................56 Pine Forest.....................................................71 Pine Grove Softball Complex..................83 Plex Indoor Sports – Sandhills..........71, 78 Plex Indoor Sports & Ice – Irmo......... 62, 78 Polo Road Park.............................................83

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Quality Inn & Suites Fort Jackson Maingate............................52 Quality Inn & Suites Lexington...............68 Quality Inn Fort Jackson...........................71 Quality Inn Harbison Area........................61 Quality Inn St. Andrews............................61 Quality Inn West Columbia......................73

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Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center.......................... 58, 61 Ramada Columbia NE................................71 Ramada Limited I-20...................................61 Ramada Limited Lexington.......................68 Red Roof Inn Columbia East.....................71 Red Roof Inn Columbia West...................61 Residence Inn Columbia NE.....................71 Richland County Rowing Center............85 Richland County Tennis Center..............84 Ristorante Divino.........................................37 River Road and Jasmine Houses & Gardens...................................62 Riverbanks Zoo & Garden...................31, 37 Riverside Inn.................................................73 Robert Mills House & Gardens................37 Rodeway Inn & Suites.......................... 52, 61 Rodeway Inn Governors House Hotel...35 Royal Inn – St. Andrews............................61 Royal Z Lanes...............................................86

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Saluda Shoals Environmental Center...62 Saluda Shoals River Center................57, 62 SC Association of CPAs.............................73 SCHA William L. Yates Conference Center.................................62 Scottish Inn...................................................61 Seawell’s Food Caterers, Inc.....................37 Sedgewood Country Club........................86 Seibels House and Garden.......................37 Senate’s End.................................................37 Sesquicentennial State Park..............71, 85 Seven Oaks Park..........................................82 Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel.....................................35 Sleep Inn Airport.........................................73 Sleep Inn NW...............................................61 Sleep Inn SE..................................................52 South Carolina Archives and History Center..................................71 South Carolina State Fairgrounds.... 38, 80

South Carolina State Museum......... 34, 38 South Congaree Equestrian Riding Arena..............................................85 South East Park & Tennis Center.............84 The Southern Patriot..................................62 Spirit of Lake Murray..................................62 Springdale House & Gardens...................73 SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Columbia Downtown.............................36 St. Andrews Park.........................................84 Staybridge Suites Columbia Downtown.......................................... 32, 36 Studio Plus....................................................36 Super 8 Motel – Fairfield Rd.....................56 Super 8 Motel Fort Jackson.....................71

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Taylor Plantation.........................................69 TimberLake Golf Club...............................86 Top of Finlay.................................................38 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia SE/Fort Jackson....................52 TownePlace Suites......................................61 Township Auditorium................................38 Travelers Inn.................................................73 Travelodge Columbia West......................61 Truly Scrumptious @ Reflections..........69

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University of South Carolina...................74 University of South Carolina Natatorium................................................81 USC Indoor Facility.....................................85

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Value Place – Elgin......................................71 Value Place – Lexington............................68 Village at Sandhills Community Room.................................. 71 The Vista Room @ Blue Marlin................38

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Weems-Baskin Track Facility...................84 West Columbia Extended Stay................73 Western Inn & Suites.................................61 The Whitney Hotel.............................. 34, 36 Williams-Brice Stadium......................79, 82 Wingate by Wyndham – Columbia Harbison...........................59, 61 Wingate by Wyndham – Fort Jackson Northeast.........................71 Wingate by Wyndham – Lexington/Columbia....................... 66, 68 Wintergreen Woods...................................69 The Woodlands Golf & Country Club...86

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Yacht Cove Banquet & Conference Center ................................62

Columbia Meeting & Event Planner Guide

City Center Map KEY

Purple Orange

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

Columbia Regional Map KEY

Orange

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