Meeting & Event Planner Guide

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2009/2010 Meeting & Event Planner Guide

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Hilton Columbia Center South Carolina

Experience our intimate and upscale Hilton ® Columbia Center hotel in South Carolina, ideally located in the center of the financial, entertainment and historic district. Elegant in atmosphere and striking in detail, the Hilton ® Columbia Center is the ideal setting for business and leisure travelers.

Our meeting facilities are fully equipped to host any event and include a stunning ballroom, professional meeting rooms and executive boardrooms, complete with banquet and meeting amenities, audiovisual equipment and event planning services, the perfect space for your event

Featuring the Hilton Serenity Bed with the Serta Suite Dreams® mattress, down duvet and pillows, and 250-thread count linens

Ruth’s Chris® Steak House Restaurant, a fullservice fine dining restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Each guestroom is equipped with complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, two dual-line telephones with voicemail, coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, make-up mirror and high-definition 32" flat-screen LCD television

Outdoor pool

State-of-the-art business center for faxes, e-mail and photocopies

Fitness center with Precor equipment

Located in the center of the unique Congaree Vista District, you are steps away from museums, restaurants, nightlife, art galleries and antique shopping

The Hilton is adjacent to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

924 Senate Street | Columbia, SC 29201 | Ph: 803-744-7800 | Fax: 803-744-7777 Visit our website at www.hiltoncolumbia.com


yOuR evenT Is OuR pleAsuRe. Whether you’re planning a small business meeting for 20 attendees or an elegant reception for 800 guests, our event and banquet specialists will help make it a success. We offer over 27,000 square feet of flexible event space, creative cuisine, customized menus and personalized full-service attention. It’s our pleasure.

For information or to make reservations, call 803.771.7000 or visit Marriott.com/CAEMH

MARRIOTT cOluMbIA 1200 Hampton St., Columbia SC 29201 Phone 803.771.7000, Marriott.com/CAEMH



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Stay in the Heart of Historic Congaree Vista District The Hampton Inn is walking distance from the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, University of South Carolina, State Capitol Building, downtown businesses, historic points of interest, and unique dining and shopping. Groups will find that our flexible meeting space is ideally suited for small business meetings and receptions. Our staff will be happy to suggest outside catering, floral or entertainment options specifically suited for your group. Whatever the size 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 803.545.0019 Sales fax: 803.545.0102 sales@columbiacvb.com

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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 city 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 year-round, 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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Director of Sales Crystal Morris

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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 23 to learn all about the services provided by this expert staff. Top photo: © Andrea Golod/Weaver Multimedia Group; Top left: © CMCVB; Bottom left: ©Andrea Golod/Weaver Multimedia Group

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Contents Sections Why Columbia?.......................................................................p. 07 Convention Services & Resources.....................................p. 23 Meeting Facilities & Unique Venues..................................p. 29 Accommodations....................................................................p. 59 Sports Facilities.................................................................... p. 103 Index........................................................................................ p. 111

Features Welcome...................................................................................p. 02 Let Us Help You Get Here....................................................p. 08 Top 3 Reasons to Meet in Columbia..................................p. 10 Be Our Guest...........................................................................p. 13 Activities & Attractions.........................................................p. 17 Shopping Columbia, S.C.......................................................p. 19 What’s Hot in Columbia........................................................p. 20 Call on Us..................................................................................p. 24 Meet Our Team........................................................................p. 24 Columbia Online.....................................................................p. 28 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center...................p. 30 { 10 } Columbia Meeting & Event Planner Guide


WHY COLUMBIA?

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Destination selection is crucial to the success of your event. When comparing host cities, ask yourself if the city provides: Easy drive and fly access E xceptional services and support for meeting planners F lexible facilities to suit your group’s needs

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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 for granted your decision to assemble in Columbia. 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 23. 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 page 29 for all your options. Photos clockwise from left: ©CMCVB; ©Andrea Golod/Weaver Multimedia Group; ©Andrea Golod/ Weaver Multimedia Group; ©Andrea Golod/Weaver Multimedia Group

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 E-newsletter through the Meeting Planner section of famouslyhot.com.

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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


TOP3 Reasons to Meet in Columbia Average Highs & Lows (in Fahrenheit)* Month January February March April May June July August September October November December

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

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

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 impossible to select just one reason why 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.

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 falls 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 to 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. Photo: ©Andrea Golod/Weaver Multimedia Group


When the meeting’s over the fun is just beginning. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy all the great activities awaiting you in our region. Explore 20 miles of backwoods ecosystem in Congaree National Park. Visit the South Carolina State Museum “Celebrating 20 Years of Treasures.” See the historic Newberry Opera House built in 1881. Witness the Purple Martin Phenomenon on beautiful Lake Murray where boating, fishing and sailing are year-round activities. Play our championship golf courses. There is so much more to see & do, you’ll need to stay a little longer. Just call 886-SCJEWEL or go Jewel of South Carolina to www.scjewel.com. DiscoverSouthCarolina.com

Capital City/Lake Murray Country...A Regional Tourism District Promoting Columbia, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, and Saluda

For local events, visit www.lakemurraycountry.com or call (803) 781-5940


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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.

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! 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.

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. Photo: ©Andrea Golod/Weaver Multimedia Group; ©iStock

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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.

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.

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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 business-friendly features.

www.columbiaairport.com

Allegiant Air | American Eagle | Continental | Delta | Northwest | United | US Airways


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

Mediterranean wine & tapas bar For more info about upcoming tastings, events and our incomparable Wine Club, check out our website at

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Activities& Attractions

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.

WAIT AND SEE The tantalizing charm of Columbia will absolutely stoke your group’s desire to extend their South Carolina experience even when the lights dim on the event that brought them here. Since many of the city’s intriguing attractions also double as event venues, your group can mix in a bit of pleasure while they’re tending to business. But why stop there? Pass along this list of do-not-miss stops as the building blocks for a robust and respectable Columbia itinerary. To fuel the planning, direct your attendees to famouslyhot.com, where they can search all their options or order the Columbia Official Visitors Guide.

Columbia Museum of Art 803.799.2810, www.columbiamuseum.org

Congaree National Park 803.776.4396, www.nps.gov

EdVenture Children’s Museum 808.779.3100, www.edventure.org

Historic Columbia 803.252.1770, www.historiccolumbia.org

Lake Murray 866.SC.JEWEL, www.lakemurraycountry.com

Lexington County Museum 803.359.8369 www.teachingushistory.org/qt-lex/

Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden 803.779.8717, www.riverbanks.org

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum

On the Blogoshere There’s no better way to check out the latest and greatest in Columbia than tuning into the blogsphere. General Columbia visitor info can be found at www.columbiacvb.com/blog. Photos: ©Andrea Golod/Weaver Multimedia Group

803.737.8095, www.crr.sc.gov

South Carolina State House South Carolina State Museum 803.898.4922, www.museusm.state.sc.us

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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.

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The Doors of Devine

Congaree Vista

803.201.2690, www.doorsofdevine.net

803.269.5946, www.vistacolumbia.com

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.

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.

Five Points 803.748.7373, www.fivepointscolumbia.com

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. Photos: ©Andrea Golod/Weaver Multimedia Group

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The Latest and Greatest The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Web site, 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 industry accolades to hotel additions and enhancements to new direct flights into the city, Columbia is famously hot!

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And the Award Goes To… Twila Jones, Senior Sales Manager at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, received the 2008 Presidential Award from the South Carolina Baptist Congress of Christian Education Auxiliary for going above the call of duty when the 102nd Annual Session came to town. The group has held their event in Columbia four times, and the 2008 visit was lauded as “the best year we have experienced in Columbia” by the event organizers. Ms. Jones was commended by Reverend James H. Cokley for “a magnificent job ensuring that the South Carolina Baptist Congress of Christian Education received the best hospitality and accommodations possible.”

Reader’s Choice Award in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

represents the “best of the best” of the Radisson brand.

The Hilton Columbia Center, a property adjacent to the Columbia Convention Center and Colonial Life Arena, was voted No. 1 by their guests — just a year and a half after opening — for overall guest service and amenities. They beat out 286 other full-service Hilton hotels in North America for the honor.

Hot Hotel Happenings In the first half of 2009, Columbia’s landscape will boast three additional hotel properties to choose from: • SpringHill Suites Marriott Columbia/Vista • Staybridge Suites Columbia Downtown • TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Homewood Suites by Hilton of Columbia was awarded Complimentary Services Team of the Year, Reservation Team of the Year and Consistency in Delivery awards for eight “outstanding” grades for quality assurance evaluations in a row.

Readers of ConventionSouth have been raving fans of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for the last three years. The center was awarded the magazine’s

The Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center was honored with the Radisson Hotels & Resorts’ prestigious President’s Award for the second consecutive year. The award

The dust won’t settle any time soon, as 10 other properties are in various planning and construction phases in the following regions: Richland Northeast & Ft. Jackson • Cambria Suites • Candlewood NE • Hampton Inn • Hyatt

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Tweet! Tweet! Follow the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau on Twitter, Facebook and on the CVB’s blog, www.columbiacvb.com/ meetingblog. When you need to convey all the details of your event, contact the CVB for a customized microsite. Photos: ©Andrea Golod/Weaver Multimedia Group

Irmo – St. Andrews/Harbison • Country Inn Columbia Southeast & Ft. Jackson • Hampton Inn SE • Microtel Inn SE West Columbia/Cayce/Airport • Holiday Inn • SpringHill Suites

Notable Notes • Allegiant Air, one of the Southeast’s low-cost air service providers, began direct service from Orlando and Fort Lauderdale to Columbia in 2009. • Columbia exhibited its special brand of Southern hospitality when the 20th Annual National Hydrogen Conference and Expo, the leading hydrogen conference in the United States, came to town. Erica Witherspoon, the Certified Meeting Planner in charge of the event, was quoted in an interview with Convention Forum about working with the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau saying, “It has been a pleasure working with everyone. Each and every person

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i s helpful, and they make sure that we have what we need from every encounter.” • Columbia’s extensive park system was given a boost in early 2009 when The Esplanade at CanalSide joined Columbia’s Three Rivers Greenway, a 13-mile park system along the downtown sections of the Congaree, Saluda and Broad rivers. In the future, The Esplanade will connect to the South Carolina State Museum and EdVenture Children’s Museum. • A truly unique experience can charm your group when you board The Spirit of Lake Murray, an 80foot yacht that cruises Lake Murray, the Columbia area’s 78-square-mile watery playground. A year-round option for cocktail, reception and dinner parties, the vessel can accommodate 120 guests.

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New or Expanded Meeting Space • At the beginning of 2010, your group will have the option to meet in a historic 1924 bank building (even in former vaults) courtesy of Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel’s current renovation. The facilities are scheduled to have nine meeting rooms, 8,448 square feet of meeting space and a maximum reception capacity of 330.

• The Medallion Center has added an additional 41,000 square feet of banquet facilities to the Columbia area.


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A surefire ally when planning an event is the convention and visitors bureau. To make the most of your partnership, be sure to: S tart your planning early and get the CVB involved at the beginning Investigate (and use) all CVB resources such as the Web site and planning tools R equest assistance with site inspections

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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

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

Crystal Morris Director of Sales

803.545.0015 cmorris@columbiacvb.com Crystal Morris, Director of Sales 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 director of sales. 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.

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.

We recently spent some time chatting with Crystal Morris, Director of Sales, 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.

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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 most team’s most valuable players, Della enjoys reading, shopping and gardening. She’s also a great cook and interior designer.

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Dee Simons Sales Manager

803.545.0022 dsimons@columbiacvb.com

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Dee Simons is a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry, specializing in sales and marketing for more than 16 years. She joined the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau in 2007 working with the government, military, fraternal and education markets and assisting those meeting planners in bringing their events and conventions to the Columbia metropolitan area. 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. A native of Charlotte, N.C., Dee Simons 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.

ou’re in luck! Our team at Y the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau will send out save-the-date cards on your behalf. We’ll even follow-up with an e-blast to hit even more of your prospective attendee list with all the reasons they should plan to come to Columbia, one of the Southeast’s most alluring destinations. If that’s not enough, we’ll entice them with tourist information, city guides and recommendations for all the things they can do during their stay* (focusing on non-meeting time, of course).

Twila Jones Senior Sales Manager

803.545.0017 tjones@columbiacvb.com Twila Jones joined the sales team at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau in January of 2006. She manages the city’s economic and tourism growth by generating convention development and hotel room nights for the religious, multicultural and social markets in the Columbia region. Just shy of her third year, she’s climbed the ranks quickly and is currently the Senior Sales Manager for the bureau. 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.

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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.

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

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brantley butler Sales Manager

803.545.0059 bbutler@columbiacvb.com The rookie of the bunch is Brantley Butler. Butler is new to the meetings and conventions business, but her professional background within the health and sciences fields is vital for the team’s marketing expansion. She is responsible for marketing to the medical, scientific and engineering markets.

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Prior to joining the Columbia CVB Butler was the Development Associate/Marketing Assistant for Sisters of Charity Health Systems. She earned her B.S. in Marketing from Clemson University. Brantley has spent several years in the healthcare industry in the capacity of marketing and development. Her additional studies in biology, chemistry and anatomy will prove to be beneficial to the scientific market. She is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity and Chi Omega Fraternity and has won many awards including the Helen Brown Service Award in 1998. In her spare time, Butler loves exercising and running. In fact, she’s participated in several marathons, including the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. When she’s not hitting the pavement, she’s tearing it up in the kitchen, shopping or reading a book by her favorite author, Jane Green.

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803.545.0019 tmiller@columbiacvb.com Taylor Miller is often the first point of contact a meeting planner has with the Famously Hot crew at the Columbia CVB. His vast knowledge of the Columbia area and sharp communication skills allow him to be a great support to the bureau’s sales managers as well as to small meeting planners. A recent graduate of the University of South Carolina, Taylor is no stranger to the hospitality industry as he worked for the Telluride Tourism Board in Telluride, Colorado. While there, he was able to acquire research, marketing and customer service skills. When he’s not busy securing business for Columbia, Taylor enjoys rooting for his beloved USC Gamecocks, taking his black lab to Columbia’s riverbanks and playing his banjo.

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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. 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 regularly host FAM tours 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. { 27 }

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Kindle your event planning by logging on to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Web site, 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 Web site 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.


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With more than 537,449 square feet of meeting space in the Columbia area, we’re willing to bet that narrowing down your options is going to be a challenge, therefore: S ubmit a request for proposal to get the CVB’s assistance C ontact the CVB to schedule site inspections C onsider your group’s needs outside the event. Easy access to accommodations, dining and attractions is essential

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Set the Stage for Success 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 — cocktails aboard a vessel cruising Lake Murray or entertainment courtesy of elephants at the Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden — a real possibility. Check off job No. 1 in your planning by reviewing your options outlined in this section.


Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Built in 2004, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is in the heart of South Carolina’s capital city and is the only downtown convention center in South Carolina, just minutes from the metropolitan 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

accommodated at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center: • Business and corporate • Weddings • Political • Association • Fraternal • Religious • Meetings • Large-scale receptions • Pre- and post-event receptions outside the ballroom

and clubs as well as the year-round consistency of Columbia’s temperate climate, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more accommodating, accessible and attractive spot to hold your event. Go ahead, hold our feet to the fire We can’t claim to be able to handle any event you can dream up, but we’re willing to give it a go. The following are types of events we’ve successfully

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B A

EXHIBIT HALL

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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


Meeting Space

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: 801 Lincoln St., Columbia 29208 www.coloniallifearena.com clacustomerservice@sc.edu Phone: 803.576.9053

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

Colonial Life Arena thehow:

thewhy:

• Largest arena in South Carolina

Total meeting space: 14,530 sq. ft.

• 18,000 seats

Largest meeting room: 6,618 sq. ft.

• Several parking lots surround the arena

• 41 luxury box suites located on the main concourse level

• Front atrium ideal for cocktail parties • Centerplate, concessionaire for the arena, is available to cater your event

• The Frank McGuire Club overlooks the arena floor

• Pre-show party packages are available for select events featuring dinner, merchandise giveaways and entertainment

Total meeting rooms: 6 pecial features: The Colonial Life S Arena is the largest arena in the state of South Carolina with 18,000 seats, and the 10th-largest on-campus basketball facility in the nation. Located on the University of South Carolina campus, this one-of-a-kind facility features 41 suites, four entertainment suites and the Frank McGuire Club, a full-service

hospitality room that has a capacity of 300. The state-of-the-art facility also features plush seating, a technologically advanced sound system, a four-sided video scoreboard and a one-of-a-kind selection of unique concession foods. Nearby sites: University of South Carolina, the Vista.

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

McGuire Club

4,210

20'

250

300

100

200

Entertainment Suite A

974

8'

45

40

25

20

Entertainment Suite B

811

8'

40

40

20

20

Entertainment Suite C

943

8'

45

40

25

20

Entertainment Suite D

974

8'

45

40

25

20

Atrium

6,618

60'

500

400

200

300

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thewhere: 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia 29169 www.brooklandbaptist.org mrobinson@brookland.cc Phone: 803.744.7956 Toll Free: 877.621.6036 Region: West Columbia/Cayce & Airport Distance from airport: 2.5 miles Nearby interstates: I-126, I-26

The Brookland Banquet and Conference Center thehow:

thewhy:

• Less than five minutes away from

Total meeting space: 11,000 sq. ft.

downtown Columbia

• Less than one mile away from the historic Columbia Vista

• Less than one mile away from hotel accommodations

• Less than five minutes away from the Columbia Airport

• Designed to provide flexibility to fit individual needs for your special event

• Theater-style seating is available for all events

• Full seating capacity: 1,200 • Unique venue available with a stage, lighting and house sound system

• Most advanced technology available in visual and audio computer communications

• Largest conference center in the West Columbia area

• We serve groups from 20 to 200

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• Experienced staff, productive environment, great location, inclusive pricing

Nearby sites: Riverbanks Botanical Gardens, the Vista.

Largest meeting room: 11,200 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 7 pecial features: The Brookland S Banquet and Conference Center offers more than 11,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. 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, Wi-Fi capabilities. DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

Jackson Gallery

11,200

Salon A, B, C & D

9,292

Salon B, C, D & E

8,880

1,120

Salon A, B & C

6,960

870

Salon B, C & D

6,960

870

Salon C, D & E

6,560

820

Salon A & B

4,640

Salon B & C or C & D

4,640

ROOM

Salon D & E

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

1,400

1,200

750

900

1,200

1,000

620

750

950

580

720

750

460

550

750

460

550

700

9430

530

580

500

300

370

580

500

300

370

4,240

530

450

280

350

Salon A (A1, A2 & A3)

80' x 29'

2,320

290

250

160

200

Salon B, C or D

80' x 29'

2,320

290

250

160

200

Salon E

80' x 24'

1,920

240

200

130

160

Atrium

2,200

300

Conference

144

12

More salon combinations available. Call for information.

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The Brookland Health and Wellness Center

The Brookland Health and Wellness Center has been designed to provide flexibility to fit individual needs for your special event. Theatre-style seating is available for all events. The full seating capacity of this facility (including the bleachers) is 1200. This unique venue is available with stage, lighting, and our house sound system. The Brookland Health and Wellness Center offers the most advanced technology available in visual and audio computer communications, allowing event attendees to have complete wireless Internet connections throughout the facility. Special events at this venue may include, but are not limited to: career expos, health expos, concerts, talent showcases, basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, and business meetings.

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thewhere: 231 Gundog Trail, Neeses 29107 www.buckridge.com rcarter@buckridge.com Phone: 803.531.8408 Toll Free: 866.869.4868 Region: Surrounding area Distance from airport: 49 miles Nearby interstates: I-26, I-95

Buck Ridge Plantation thehow:

thewhy:

• Spacious meeting rooms

Total meeting space: 6,400 sq. ft.

• Elegant banquet halls

Largest meeting room: 2,640 sq. ft.

• Tent rental and setup • World-class chef and catering • Audiovisual equipment • Wireless Internet • Transportation services • Ample parking • Antebellum plantation house

corporate meetings, retreats, weddings and social gatherings.

Total meeting rooms: 3 pecial features: Buck Ridge Plantation S is a private resort tucked away in the forests of SC Midlands with more than 1,000 acres of landscaped grounds and scenic views. With spacious meeting rooms and banquet halls, well-appointed accommodations and endless amenities, Buck Ridge Plantation is the ideal place to host ROOM

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

We offer what other venues don’t — an exclusive, all-inclusive setting designed to create a focused audience, while providing loads of down time activities without having to venture off the grounds! Nearby sites: Nearby sites include The Edisto Memorial Gardens, Hillcrest Golf Course, Orangeburg Airport and Orangeburg Country Club. CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

• Secluded cabins

Cedar Room

44' x 49'

2,156

8'–16'

100

100

100

75

• Luxurious executive suites

Trophy Room

46' x 35'

1,610

8'–16'

100

50

50

50

• Deluxe guest rooms

Yellow Room

88' x 30'

2,640

8'

200

200

200

200

• High-definition televisions • Beautiful landscaped grounds and lake

• Horseback riding • Golf and tennis packages available • Hunting and fishing

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thewhere: 1224 Lincoln St., Columbia 29201 www.cityartonline.com ww@cityartonline.com Phone: 803.252.3613 Toll Free: 800.535.5908 Region: Columbia City Center Distance from airport: 9 miles Nearby interstates: I-20, I-126

City Art Gallery thehow:

thewhy:

• Best dance floor in Columbia

Total meeting space: 3,800 sq. ft.

• Soaring 14-foot ceilings

Largest meeting room: 2,800 sq. ft.

• Soft dimmable lighting • Open antique elevator filled with twinkling lights

• Warm party atmosphere • Guests totally surrounded with art • Steps from nightlife • Parking nearby • Conversation area

Total meeting rooms: 2 pecial features: Fabulous urban S environment in Congaree Vista art gallery setting with maple flooring, brick walls and wood columns. Contemporary art adorns the walls in three galleries. Staging area for approved caterers. Furniture included. Little decoration needed. Downtown location. Points of interest within walking distance. Gallery venue offers space for a variety of events, including holiday

parties, anniversaries, retirement parties, reunions, small trade shows, surprise parties, birthday parties, graduation parties, wine tastings, CD release parties and the most popular weddings, receptions, rehearsal parties and dinners. Enjoy an atmosphere unlike any other in Columbia. Guests will always remember your event at City Art Gallery. Nearby sites: SC State House, State Museum, Columbia Art Museum, University of SC, Convention Center, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, live theater.

• Half to one block from hotels • Feels like big city

ROOM

• Favorite space in Columbia

Main Gallery

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

2,800

14'

300

• Prestigious Lincoln Street address

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thewhere: 1515 Main St., Columbia 29201 www.columbiamuseum.org ewoodoff@columbiamuseum.org Phone: 803.799.2810

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

Columbia Museum of Art thehow:

thewhy:

• Comprehensive audiovisual

Total meeting space: 50,000 sq. ft.

capability including wireless

Largest meeting room: 16,000 sq. ft.

• Fully staffed events

Total meeting rooms: 4+

• Catering kitchen with large-volume

pecial features: Make yours an artful S

ice maker

• Large inventory of tables and chairs • Coat check • Lower and upper atriums connected by a grand staircase

• Interior Garden Terrace room

occasion! The Columbia Museum of Art is housed in a contemporary-style state-of-theart building in the heart of downtown Columbia. Architectural spaces are filled with natural light and sculpture, and meeting and reception spaces can accommodate as few as 10 or as many as 1,000.

There are many opportunities for creating a truly individualized event with caché. Choose your own caterer — there is no preferred caterer list. Consider renting the stunning museum for a picture-perfect corporate event, party or wedding reception. Nearby sites: Columbia Museum of Art is located in the heart of downtown, just blocks from the State Capitol, University of South Carolina, Convention Center, and great hotels and restaurants.

and patio

• 160-seat theater-style auditorium DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Reception Hall & Upper Atrium

16,300

1,000

300

• Access to art galleries

Lorick Auditorium

2,600

160

• No preferred caterer list

Boardroom

1,088

34

Conference Room

200

10

Secret Garden Room

648

50

20

• Boardroom (seats up to 40) with wet bar

• Secret Garden Room with audiovisual capability; painted by renowned set design artist

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thewhere: 812 Bookman Rd., Pontiac 29045 www.duprecatering.com dteam@duprecatering.com Phone: 803.748.4144 Toll Free: 866.558.4782 Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson Distance from airport: 20 miles Nearby interstates: I-77, I-20, I-26

Dupre Northeast thehow:

thewhy:

• Largest ballroom in northeast

Total meeting space: 10,000+ sq. ft.

Columbia

• Catering by Columbia’s legendary Dupre Percival

• In-house meeting, event and wedding-planning services

• Huge dance floor and stage • State-of-the art digital audiovisual system

• Outdoor garden and recreation area • Ample free parking

Largest meeting room: 7,500 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 4 pecial features: Dupre Northeast is a S private six-acre gated complex located just one mile from the Village at Sandhill. In addition to being northeast Columbia’s only event facility with multiple indoor and outdoor venues, Dupre Northeast features the area’s largest ballroom plus Dupre’s famous menus and legendary service. Its wealth

of indoor spaces is complemented by an outdoor recreation area with garden and regulation-size softball field for picnics, BBQs, team-building exercises, sporting events and other outdoor activities. Nearby sites: Village at Sandhill; Fort Jackson; Kahn Community Center; YMCA; Clemson Extension Service; Sesquicentennial State Park; Woodlands, Spring Valley, Woodcreek and WildeWood country clubs.

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

Grand Ballroom

7,500

13'

850

Salon A

4,200

13'

470

Salon B

3,300

13'

375

ROOM

Exhibit

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

450

500

425

420

280

250

320

220

150

44 10' x 10' booths

Board Room

13'

20

Gate House

2,000

10'

125

100

50

50

The Garden

outdoor

200

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Located one mile from the Village at Sandhill, this private six-acre wooded property provides versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for meetings, company parties and weddings. Complete in-house catering services feature Dupre’s famous menus and legendary service. In addition, one point of contact for decor, technology, entertainment, lodging, and transportation makes planning your event fast and easy. The main building features two elegant salons that can be combined to create a grand ballroom (the largest in northeast Columbia) to host banquets up to 425, theater seating for 650, and cocktail receptions up to 850.

Additional amenities include a huge dance floor, stage, and a state-of-the-art digital audio-visual system. The building features a spacious lobby/pre-function area, and a private room suitable as a meeting breakout space for 20. The Gate House is perfect for smaller gatherings of 50–125 and the outdoor garden with gazebo seats 200. A recreation area with regulation-size softball field easily accommodates team building exercises, sporting events and other outdoor activities.

Call 803.748.4144 or Toll-free 866.558.4782 for more information or visit www.duprecatering.com


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

HoFP Gallery 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 mike

• High-speed Internet accessibility

Total meeting rooms: 1 pecial features: HoFP Gallery offers a S relaxed and sophisticated environment for meetings, parties and events for up to 250 people. The decor is an everchanging 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.

• PowerPoint/slide capable 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

• Handicap lift

ROOM

• Private bathroom • 9 miles to Columbia Airport • 2.53 miles to Owens Field Airport

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thewhere: 803 Gervais St., Columbia 29201 www.ristorantedivino.com info@ristorantedivino.com Phone: 803.799.4550

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

Ristorante Divino thehow:

thewhy:

• Fine dining

Total meeting space: 900 sq. ft.

• Seats 32

Largest meeting room: 900 sq. ft.

• Reception of 40 • Northern Italian

Total meeting rooms: 1 pecial features: Ristorante Divino is a S fine dining Northern Italian restaurant located in the historic Congaree Vista. The Loft at Divino’s is our private dining room and is located in a loft apartment above our restaurant. It seats 32 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 40 for a standing reception.

Also, it features a balcony for additional seating or greeting. Our fine dining establishment is fully equipped to deliver a memorable experience. Nearby sites: Adluh Flour, The State House, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, The State Museum, EdVenture.

Our charming private dining room is versatile and warm with high ceilings, exposed brick and polished wood.

ROOM

The Loft at Divino’s

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

900

vaulted

40

32

32

32

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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

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden thehow:

thewhy:

•M eetings, banquets, company pic-

Total meeting space: 28,837 sq. ft.

nics, family reunions and weddings

• Unique indoor and outdoor venues

Total meeting rooms: 7

• Full-service catering

pecial features: Whether you are S

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

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

• 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.

Largest meeting room: 7,200 sq. ft.

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

Ndoki Lodge

4,611

185

350

300

175

Magnolia Room

Birdhouse

3,108

250

200

125

5,500

80

Safari Camp

Aquarium Reptile Complex

7,200

500

500

5,205

100

Full Park Rental

1,000+

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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: 12 miles Nearby interstates: I-26, I-20

Saluda Shoals Park thehow:

thewhy:

River Center: • 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space

Total meeting space: 7,000 sq. ft.

• 2 fully equipped catering kitchens

Total meeting rooms: 9

• Preferred caterers list

pecial features: The meeting facilities S

• Wedding gazebo • Sound system and portable stage • Business center • Wireless Internet access • Ample lighted parking

Largest meeting room: 4,456 sq. ft.

at Saluda Shoals Park are perfect for business meetings, retreats, receptions, company picnics or any type of social function. Set in more than 350 acres of beautiful forest along the banks of the Saluda River, our facilities offer a peaceful, “get-away-from-it-all” feel to any event. SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

SE Freight

24' x 27'

648

FB Johnston

25' x 32'

800

Carolina First

40' x 40'

UPS

25' x 32'

Fleet Mortgage

ROOM

• 99-seat theater-style auditorium • Preferred caterers list • Miles of walking trails

Cogdill Conf. Room

• Real Team challenge course

Entire River Center

• Ample lighted parking Picnic Shelters: • Lighted with ceiling fans

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• Access to running water

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

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Environmental Education Center: • 1,200 sq. ft. of classroom space

• 3,776-sq.-ft. deck and outdoor patio

Meeting space includes: the River Center Conference Center featuring more than 5,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space; the Environmental Education Center with its classrooms, auditorium and deck; and four picnic shelters which can seat groups of 24–144 people.

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45

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446

270

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27' x 21'

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54

40

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27' x 21'

567

10'

54

40

25

32

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54' x 21'

1,134

10'

108

80

50

64

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99

EEC Deck

3,776

200

150

• Equipped with tables and grills

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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 Shelters

Conveniently located near restrooms and paved parking, the picnic shelters can accommodate groups from 24 to 142. Features include: ceiling fans, grills, lighted parking and access to running water to ensure guests have the most pleasant experience possible.

Real Team Challenge Course

In the beautiful woodlands of Saluda Shoals Park, enjoy a series of physical and mental challenges that promote communication, teamwork, strategy, and build team performance. This Low Ropes Course is perfect for any group.

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


thewhere: 109 Shoreline Dr., Columbia 29212 www.yachtcovecolumbiasc.com dstradling1@aol.com Phone: 803.781.3202

Region: Lexington County Distance from airport: 9.5 miles Nearby interstates: I-20, I-26, I-77

Yacht Cove Homeowners Association thehow:

thewhy:

• Unique setting with view of

Total meeting space: 2,300 sq. ft.

beautiful Lake Murray

• Large ballroom with separate library/sitting room in a relaxed atmoshere

• Kitchen for catering events equipped with two stoves, two microwaves and refrigerator

• Bar overlooking the ballroom • Designed for parties, meetings and

Largest meeting room: 1,800 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 3 pecial features: Yacht Cove Banquet S and Conference Center is located on beautiful Lake Murray, just minutes from I-26, I-20 and the Columbia Airport. Yacht Cove Center offers a lake view while providing flexibility to individuals that want to “get away from it all” for parties, weddings, receptions

and corporate events. The Center’s 1,800-square-foot ballroom has a lodge atmosphere with attached library, sitting area and balcony overlooking the marina. A fully equipped kitchen and bar allows for catering your event. Nearby sites: Lake Murray, Saluda Shoals Park, University of South Carolina, Riverbanks Zoo, fishing guides available.

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RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

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Ballroom

49' x 37'

1,813

10'–20'

100

100

100

100

Library/Sitting Room

24' x 22'

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20'

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105

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10' x 15'

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Yacht Cove Banquet and Conference Center is located on beautiful Lake Murray, just minutes from I-26, I-20 and the Columbia Airport. Yacht Cove Center offers a lake view while providing flexibility to individuals that want to “get away from it all” for parties, weddings, receptions and corporate events. The Center’s 1,800-sq.-ft. ballroom has a lodge atmosphere with attached library, sitting area and balcony overlooking the marina. A fully equipped kitchen and bar allows for catering your event. Yacht Cove Homeowners Association

109 Shoreline Dr., Columbia, SC Hours: 9am – 4pm Phone: 803-781-3202

www.YachtCoveColumbiaSC.com


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

thewhy: Total meeting space: 1,200 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 1,773 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 2 pecial features: Historic Columbia FoundaS tion has two beautiful spaces available for meetings, parties, weddings and receptions. The Big Apple is ideal for meetings and parties, while the Seibels House & Garden is a hidden treasure, located downtown, for an outdoor wedding ceremony and reception.

thewhere: 1601 Richland St., Columbia 29201 www.HistoricColumbia.org akinard@historiccolumbia.org Phone: 803.252.7742

Nearby sites: The Big Apple is located on Hampton Street near the Richland County Public Library. The Seibels House & Garden is in the historic houses district on Richland Street.

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SQ. FT.

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BANQUET

The Big Apple

1,200

150

100

80

The Seibels House & Garden

2,000

150

80

Region: Columbia City Center

ROOM

Distance from airport: 9 miles Nearby interstates: I-126, I-277

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1,450 1 125 80 In-house In-house caterer; www.historiccolumbia.org outside caterers 803.252.7742, 1000 Hampton St. are welcome after 4pm

Bull Market Restaurant & Taverna

1

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100

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450

300

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6,500 8 370 350 • www.capitalseniorcenter.com 803.779.1971, 1650 Park Circle

In-house, Preferred Preferred

www.bullmarketrestaurant.com 803.343.2855, 902-C Gervais St.

Capital City Club

www.capitalcolumbia.com 803.256.2000, 1201 Main St., 25th Fl.

Capital Senior Center Carolina Coliseum

48,000 2 1,800 12,803 • • In-house Preferred Seats: 12,803 http://coliseum.sc.edu Arena can be tented 803.777.5113, 701 Assembly St.

City Art Gallery

3,800 1 250 200 200 In-house Art always on display; www.cityartonline.com historic Southern 803.252.3613, 1224 Lincoln St. building with cosmopolitan atmosphere

Colonial Life Arena

www.coloniallifearena.com 803.576.9200, 801 Lincoln St.

69,715 6

168

250 175

In-house Preferred Auditorium seats: 18,000

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

57,045 9 1,000 1,200 800 In-house In-house, www.columbiaconventioncenter.com Preferred 803.545.0012, 1101 Lincoln St.

Columbia Museum of Art

50,000 5 1,000 155

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EdVenture Children’s Museum

3,278 7 1,000 180 100

In-house In-house

www.columbiamuseum.org 803.799.2810, Main at Hampton St. www.edventure.org 803.779.3100, 211 Gervais St.

Finlay Park

803.545.3100, 930 Laurel St.

1

75

25

Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce

3,235 3

250

95

20

The Hall at Canal & Senate

4,500 1

500

350 270

www.columbiachamber.com 803.733.1110, 930 Richland St. www.vistaeventsonline.com 803.748.4144, 320 Senate St.

Outside Preferred

100+ •

In-house Preferred

Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens

• Only gardens and www.historiccolumbia.org grounds available for 803.252.1770, 1601 Richland St. rentals

The Historic House on Blanding

5

250

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HoFP Gallery

2,000

250

65

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Jillian’s

12,000 3

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80

200

170

In-house In-house

www.hofpgallery.com 803.799.7405, 2828 Devine St. www.jilliansonline.com 803.779.7789, 800 Gervais St.

Koger Center for the Arts

7,265 2 2,256 • • www.koger.sc.edu 803.777.7500, 1051 Greene St.

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www.blandinghouse.com 803.779.1285, 1329 Blanding St.


The Manor House at Canal & Senate www.vistaeventsonline.com 803.748.4144, 316 Senate St.

Ristorante Divino

www.ristorantedivino.com 803.799.4550, 803 Gervais St.

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden www.riverbanks.org 803.779.8717, 500 Wildlife Pkwy.

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350

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50

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Robert Mills House & Park

Only gardens and www.historiccolumbia.org grounds available for 803.252.1770, 1601 Richland St. rentals

SC State Museum

www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org 803.898.4921, 301 Gervais St.

33,865 6 1,000 236 200

300

Preferred In-house

Seawell’s Food Caterers, Inc.

14,500 6 1,200 1,100 500 • 500 • In-house In-house, www.seawellscatering.com Preferred 803.771.7385, 1125 Rosewood Dr.

Seibels House and Garden

3,000 1 250 Preferred Terrace leads to a www.historiccolumbia.org charming garden of 803.252.7742, 1601 Richland St. camellias, azaleas and a shady canopy of trees.

South Carolina State Fairgrounds 38,000 8 2,880 2,000 1,320

• 5,000 • www.scstatefair.org 803.799.3387, 1200 Rosewood Dr.

In-house, Preferred Preferred

The Vista Room @ Blue Marlin

1 150 50 30 • • 50 • • In-house In-house Located in the heart of www.bluemarlincolumbia.com the Vista, Columbia’s 803.799.3838, 1200 B Lincoln St. premier entertainment district.

Columbia SE & Ft. Jackson

13 miles from the airport

Columbia Scottish Rite Center 3,600 2 250 364 250 • • 803.776.6600, 7230 Garners Ferry Rd. Kensington Mansion

www.kensingtonmansion.org 803.353.0456, Hwy. 601 S., Eastover

300

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Leaside

5,270 1 450 450 150 • • • 175 • In-house In-house, Convenient to www.thesouthernway.com Preferred downtown and I-77; 803.783.9136, 100 E. Exchange Place flexible space

The Medallion Center

www.troncos.com 803.256.1222, 7309 Garners Ferry Rd.

45,000 10 3,000

2,500

In-house In-house

The Millstone at Adams Pond

2,500 2 350 100 50 • • • In-house In-house; Estate home, historic www.thesouthernway.com Preferred location, large area on 803.783.5732, 5321 Bluff Rd. pond for outdoor entertaining

Irmo – St. Andrews/Harbison 12 miles from the airport Columbia Conference Center

19,257 10 500 400 300 • • 400 • • In-house, In-house State-of-the-art lighting www.columbiameetings.com Preferred and audiovisual systems; 803.772.9811, 169 Laurelhurst Ave. outside catering allowed

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In-house Preferred

3,500 2 200 75– 75– www.kendallskatering.com 100 100 803.731.4445, 6230 St. Andrews Rd.

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803.749.2452, 7777 St. Andrews Rd., Irmo

Hanlee Hall

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Harbison State Forest Environmental Education Center 4,200 2 100 100

75 • • 80 Preferred In-house Three walking trails www.state.sc.us/forest/refharb.htm originate at the facility; 803.896.8890, 5600 Broad River Rd. certified backyard wildlife habitat and outdoor displays

Inglewood Manor

8 400 40 40 • • 803.463.5553, 1 Miller Rd., Irmo

In-house, Preferred

Jamil Shrine Center

In-house, In-house, Preferred Preferred

24,000 2 • 1,000 • www.jamilshriner.com 803.772.9380, 206 Jamil Rd.

Lynlee Hall Banquet Facilities

3,000 1 250 150 • • 100 www.lynleehall.com 803.551.5842, 1140 Bush River Rd.

River Road and Jasmine Houses & Gardens

803.781.3315, 2208 N. Lake Dr.

3,400 4

Saluda Shoals Park – Environmental Education Center 2,200 3

In-house, Preferred

315

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Saluda Shoals Park – River Center 5,000 6 320 445 270

135

Preferred In-house

SCHA William L. Yates Conference Center

150

In-house In-house

www.icrc.net 803.213.2053, 5605 Bush River Rd.

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www.icrc.net 803.213.2026, 5605 Bush River Rd.

www.scha.org 803.796.3080, 1000 Center Point Rd.

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228 180

9.5 miles from the airport

Corley Mill House & Garden 2,500 1 262 277 172 • • In-house www.corleymillhouse.com 803.957.1818, 221 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington

Lovely garden; great for outside events

Four O’ Three North Lake Drive 3,000 5 400 40/ 64/

Landscaped gardens

www.403northlake.com 803.808.2992, 403 N. Lake Dr., Lexington

270

270

500

In-house

Gibson Commons Conference Center

3,118/ 4 250 155 Preferred In-house Accent on comfort, www.gibsoncommons.com 3,458 combined with the 803.358.7122, 140 Gibson Rd., Lexington latest technology

Harmon’s Tree Farm & Christmas House

7,500 1 450 450/ 450/ • • 400 • www.harmontreefarmllc.com 350 350 803.359.4454, 3152 Augusta Hwy., Gilbert

In-house, Preferred Located on 75-acre Preferred farm; antique museum

Lexington Family YMCA

Preferred

www.columbiaymca.org 803.359.3376, 401 YMCA Rd., Lexington

3

150

180

100 + •

Lexington Municipal Conference Center

3,000 5 400 400 300 • • 227 • Preferred In-house Lighted fountain, www.lexsc.com spacious atrium, 10-ft. 803.356.8238, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington screens, remote operated window blinds

Magnolia House of Lexington www.magnoliahouseoflexington.com 803.359.5001, 220 W. Main St., Lexington

Midlands Technical College www.midlandstech.edu 803.738.8324, P.O. Box 2408

4,000 6

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350

300 125

150

600

In-house In-house Elegant Victorian home

In-house

300 300 100 • 300 • In-house Preferred Beautiful, restored www.mitchellhouseandgardens.com historic home 803.359.5325, 421 N. Lake Dr., Lexington

Taylor Plantation

803.356.1137, 127 Taylor Lane, Lexington

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3,000 1 250 80 70 • • In-house In-house, Large covered www.wintergreenwoods.com Preferred veranda, pavilion and 803.957.8888, 1032 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington patio galleries

Yacht Cove

2 150 100 803.414.2690

Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

300

20 miles from the airport

Dupre Northeast

9,500 3

Lake House

2,000

www.vistaeventsonline.com 803.748.4144, 812 Bookman Rd., Pontiac

www.clemson.edu/sandhill 803.788.5700, 900 Clemson Rd.

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4,200 3

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Plex Indoor Sports

48,000 5

950

www.newdimensionbanquet.com 803.865.1470, 1044 Wildwood Center Dr. www.plexindoorsports.com 803.360.7300, 741 Fashion Dr.

550 550

In-house In-house

175 100

400

• Preferred In-house

150 150

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Natural, scenic venue for meetings and seminars

In-house Preferred

SC Archives and History Center 7,720 5 400 220 150

• • 200 • Preferred In-house Wi-Fi, catering kitchen, 803.896.6100, 8301 Parklane Rd. wireless sound equipment

West Columbia/Cayce/Airport 2.5 miles from the airport Ariel’s Special Events Facility

3,500 2 400 240 75 • • In-house Blend of elegance www.arielsspecialevents.com paired with a 803.936.0505, 1734 Mobile Ave., West Columbia convenient location

Brookland Banquet and Conference Center

11,200 7 900 1,200 1,000 • 2,000 • In-house In-house, Wireless voice and data www.brooklandbaptist.org Preferred capability in 803.796.7525, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia all meeting rooms, flexible room layouts

Columbia Metropolitan Airport

1,491 1 www.columbiaairport.com 803.822.5000, 3000 Aviation Way, West Columbia

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85

100

803.446.4491, 3827 Hwy. 321 S., West Columbia

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SC Association of CPAs

3 65 45 • 75 • • Preferred, In-house www.scacpa.org Outside 803.791.4181, 570 Chris Dr., West Columbia

Springdale House & Gardens

• • 100 • • In-house Greek Revival manor www.springdalehouse.net house with a covered 803.794.5557, 3150 Platt Springs Rd. West Columbia piazza

Surrounding Area Buck Ridge Plantation 13,000 5 500 250 150 • 500 • • • In-house In-house A picturesque retreat www.buckridge.com with world-class low803.531.8408, 231 Gundog Trail, Neeses country cuisines

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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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To Retreat or Meet So much more than a place to begin or end a productive day, consider Columbia’s vast array of accommodations as possible venues for some or even all of your group’s activities. The tapestry of options continues to evolve — in fact, Columbia is experiencing a 25 percent growth increase with 13 new properties in development — so expect to encounter a plethora of price points, amenities and styles to select from. There’s no group more in the know about these developments than the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, so be sure to check famouslyhot.com regularly for the latest news.


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 thehow:

thewhy:

• Flexible meeting space

Total meeting space: 10,578 sq. ft.

• Complimentary parking

Largest meeting room: 5,616 sq. ft.

• Carolina’s Restaurant and Lounge

ing board, room service, swimming pool, exercise room, meeting space and catering services available.

Total meeting rooms: 8 leeping rooms/suites: 161/20 S

• Magnolia Terrace

pecial features: 161 luxurious nonS

• Oversized guest rooms

smoking tower and courtyard guest rooms, including one- and two-bedroom suites.

• Complimentary Internet • Convenient downtown location • Complimentary shuttle • Delicious weekday breakfast and lunch buffet

• King Jacuzzi suites • Presidential suite

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

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.

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RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

104' x 54'

5,616

9'

400

400

285

240

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100

100

70

60

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26' x 54'

1,404

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100

100

70

60

Salon C

26' x 54'

1,404

9'

100

100

70

60

Salon D

26' x 54'

1,404

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100

100

70

60

Magnolia Room

42' x 42'

1,764

9'

150

150

65

90

Magnolia Terrace

26' x 48'

1,248

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75

Camellia Room

36' x 24'

860

8'

40

60

50

50

Palm Room

18' x 35'

630

8'

25

60

40

30

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12' x 25'

460

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thewhat:

Accommodations & Hotel Facilities

thewhere: 630 Assembly St., Columbia 29210 www.marriott.com/CAECD pjames@pyramidhotelgroup.com Phone: 803.799.7800

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

Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC thehow:

thewhy:

• 3 meeting rooms

Total meeting space: 5,200 sq. ft.

• Executive boardroom

Largest meeting room: 4,788 sq. ft.

• Complimentary wireless/wired Internet in guest rooms and public areas

• Wireless/wired Internet in meeting rooms

• Complimentary parking • Exercise room • Complimentary coffee in lobby • 24-hour self-serve pantry

ergonomic chairs. Two telephones with voice mail and dataports. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Courtyard Café currently serving breakfast. Three meeting rooms with 5,200 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Total meeting rooms: 3 leeping rooms/suites: 189/16 S pecial features: Courtyard Columbia S Downtown at USC is located on the campus of the University of South Carolina. The downtown Courtyard is a 100 percent smoke-free hotel. There are 189 spacious guest rooms, including 16 suites. Each room has luxury bedding with large well-lit work desk with ROOM

Nearby sites: South Carolina State House, Koger Center for the Arts, Colonial Center, Riverbanks Zoo, the Vista shops and restaurants, Five Points, Carolina Coliseum, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

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CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Presidential Ballroom

84' x 57'

4,788

12'

700

600

250

500

• Full-service business center

Jackson Room

42' x 57'

2,394

12'

350

325

125

250

• Coin-operated guest laundry

Wilson Room

42' x 57'

2,394

12'

350

325

125

250

• Same-day dry cleaning

Boardroom

17' x 25'

425

1,500

• Individual climate-controlled rooms

Pre-Function

• No pillars in meeting space • 9 miles from airport

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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

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thewhere: 200 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia 29210 www.columbiagreystone. embassysuite.com cindy.beckham@jqh.com Phone: 803.252.8870 Region: Columbia City Center Distance from airport: 9 miles earby interstates: I-126, I-26, N I-20, I-77

Embassy Suites Columbia-Greystone thehow:

thewhy:

• Location

Total meeting space: 15,000 sq. ft.

• Service

Largest meeting room: 8,500 sq. ft.

• Amenities

Total meeting rooms: 15 Sleeping rooms/suites: 0/214

• Manager’s reception

pecial features: Located just minutes S

• Complimentary breakfast

from downtown Columbia, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, dining and shopping districts. Our flexible meeting space can accommodate from five to 750. Our 15 meeting rooms can accommodate almost any group. Our Meeting Guarantee: We guarantee the success of

• Complimentary local shuttle • Airport shuttle • Hilton Honor Points • Meeting guarantee • Flexible meeting space

ROOM

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

Ambassador Ballroom

your meeting 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 Garden. Just minutes to the Vista, downtown, USC, and all other attractions and museums in Columbia. CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

68' x 128'

8,780

16'

1,100

1,200

550

750

• Courteous staff

Salon AB

65' x 30'

1,950

16'

160

175

120

140

• 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)

• State-of-the-art fitness center

69' x 36'

2,484

16'

225

225

150

180

• Renovations completed 2009

Greystone Hall

48' x 72'

3,456

12'

250

250

175

225

• 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

• Complimentary business center

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• Kiosk air and hotel check in

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thewhere: 1021 Clemson Frontage Rd. Columbia 29229 www.columbiai20clemsonroad.hampton palmettodos@yahoo.com Phone: 803.788.4901 Toll Free: 800.426.7866 Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson Distance from airport: 20 miles Nearby interstates: I-20, I-26, I-77

Hampton Inn thehow:

thewhy:

• On-the-house breakfast daily

Total meeting space: 1,200 sq. ft.

• All smoke-free rooms

Largest meeting room: 1,200 sq. ft.

• Free local phone calls/voice mail

just across Clemson Rd. in Sparkelberry Crossing. Ask about our special restaurant packages.

Total meeting rooms: 3 leeping rooms/suites: 80/0 S

• 32-inch LCD TV in each room

pecial features: The Hampton Inn S

• Free in-room movie channel

offers a Manager’s Reception Mon.– Thurs. evenings with complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres to our guests. Stay at one of northeast Columbia’s finest hotels and experience the most up-to-date design in our industry. As a special treat for all of our guests, we offer complimentary limo service to our new restaurant, Mint Julep, located

• Complimentary on-site business center

• Guest laundry • Multilingual staff members • Microwave and fridge in every room

Nearby sites: Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, Darlington 500 Raceway, Plex Sports. If golf is your game, we are minutes away from Woodcreek Country Club, Wildewood Country Club, The Woodlands Country Club, Crickentree Country Club, Columbia Country Club, Windermere Country Club, Spring Valley Country Club and Northwoods. We are centrally located 15 minutes from downtown Columbia, the University of South Carolina and Williams-Brice Stadium.

• Free high-speed wireless and hard-wired Internet

ROOM

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

70

36

60

• In-room hair dryer and coffeemaker

Palmetto

1,200

70

• In-room iron and ironing board

Room 1

800

36

50

30

35

• Complimentary USA Today

Room 2

400

28

16

12

28

Patio Space

620

40

40

newspaper

• Boardroom and meeting room • Outdoor pool • 100% unconditional satisfaction

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thewhere: 1011 Clemson Frontage Rd. Columbia 29229 www.hiexpress.com/clmbia@clemson jfoster3235@aol.com Phone: 803.419.3558 Toll Free: 800.465.4329 Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson Distance from airport: 20 miles Nearby interstates: I-20, I-26, I-77

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites thehow:

thewhy:

• Free Express Start hot breakfast

Total meeting space: 1,200 sq. ft.

• Large spacious suites with whirl-

Largest meeting room: 1,200 sq. ft.

pools and wet bar

Total meeting rooms: 3

• Micro-fridges

leeping rooms/suites: 65/23 S

• Hair dryers

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites has spacious king rooms and suites with whirlpools and wet bars. We offer a Manager’s Reception Mon.–Thurs. evenings with complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres to our guests. Experience the ultimate in dining at our new restaurant, Mint Julep. Each evening, we offer a complimentary limo ride to our hotel guests for dinner. Ask about our special restaurant package.

• Irons and full-size ironing boards • Two-line phones • Dataports and voice mail • Free high-speed wireless and hardwired Internet

• On-site laundry • Complimentary business center

pecial features: Newly renovated, this S

Nearby sites: Village at Sandhill, Ft. Jackson and Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, University of South Carolina and Williams-Brice Stadium, Riverbanks Zoo, Sesqui State Park, Plex Sports, Darlington 500 Raceway, Springdale Race Track and Carolina Motor Sports. If golf is your game, we are minutes away from many golf clubs — Woodcreek Country Club, Wildewood Country Club, The Woodlands Country Club, Crickentree Country Club, Columbia Country Club, Windermere Country Club, Spring Valley Country Club and Northwoods. We are 15 minutes from downtown Columbia, the University of South Carolina and Williams-Brice Stadium.

• Complimentary fitness center • Outdoor patio pool • Electronic locks • Interior corridor

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Palmetto

1,200

70

70

36

60

Room 1

800

36

50

30

35

Room 2

400

28

16

12

28

Patio Space

620

40

40

ROOM

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thewhere: 8105 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223 www.hicolumbiasc.com sales@hicolumbiasc.com Phone: 803.736.5600

Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson Distance from airport: 20 miles Nearby interstates: I-77, I-20

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites thehow:

thewhy:

• Flat-screen televisions

Total meeting space: 6,500 sq. ft.

• Refrigerator in all sleeping rooms

Largest meeting room: 3,526 sq. ft.

• Business center

pecial features: Award-winning hotel S

puters, a snack shop, Latte’s Espresso & Coffee Bar, guest laundry service, swimming pool and a cardio fitness center. We are also located between two shopping malls: the prestigious Village at Sandhill and the Columbia Place Mall.

• Snack shop

in 2008 for best renovation. Conveniently located in northeast Columbia off of I-77/I-20. We are a 181-room hotel which includes a restaurant, lounge, a business center with Mac/Apple com-

Nearby sites: State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, State Park, Village at Sandhill, Edventure, Fort Jackson, Williams-Brice Stadium and our State House.

• Coffee shop

• Restaurant • Swimming pool

Total meeting rooms: 13 leeping rooms/suites: 181/23 S

• Guest laundry • Meeting space

ROOM

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

• Priority Club points

Ballroom

86' x 41'

3,526

12'

250

400

200

250

• Catering

Palm Room

21' x 49'

1,029

11'5"

80

100

35

70

• Minutes from downtown Columbia

Board Room 1

12' x 29'

348

10'

Board Room 2

12' x 29'

348

10'

Board Room 3

12' x 29'

348

10'

Board Room 4

12' x 29'

348

10'

Board Room 5

12' x 29'

348

10'

40

20

Salon A

18' x 41'

738

12'

80

100

35

50

Salon B

18' x 41'

738

12'

80

100

35

50

Salon C

25' x 41'

1,025

12'

80

110

40

60

Salon D

25' x 41'

1,025

12'

80

110

40

60

• Just 5 miles to Fort Jackson

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Located at the intersection of I-77 and Two Notch Rd. and less than one mile from I-20, the newly renovated Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites is located just 10 minutes from the state capitol, USC, Fort Jackson and major business centers in northeast Columbia. The hotel offers convenient access to the Columbia metro region and is just 20 miles from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). The entirely smoke-free hotel features 181 rooms including 23 luxury suites. Finely appointed rooms rich in color, subtle in charm and affording all the modern conveniences. The hotel also features Bistro 8105, The Living Room Lounge, Latte’s Espresso & Coffee Bar and more than 6300 square feet of flexible meeting space. The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites is the perfect location for your private function or business meeting.

8105 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC 29223

803.736.5600 www.hicolumbiasc.com


thewhat:

Accommodations & Hotel Facilities

thewhere: 1400 Main St., Columbia 29201 www.sheraton.com jessica@sheratoncolumbiahotel.com sharon@sheratoncolumbiahotel.com Phone: 803.988.1400 Toll Free: 800.627.8285 Region: Columbia City Center Distance from airport: 9 miles Nearby interstates: I-20, I-26, I-77

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel thehow:

thewhy:

• Fine dining restaurant, POSH

Total meeting space: 8,000 sq. ft.

• Casual dining, Main Street

Largest meeting room: 3,200 sq. ft.

• The Vault Martini Bar

Total meeting rooms: 7 leeping rooms/suites: 135/– S

• The Rooftop Bar and Lounge

pecial features: The Sheraton Columbia S

• Full catering capabilities

Downtown Hotel is an elegant, upscale and traditional boutique-style hotel, located in the heart of the downtown. The Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel offers a city atmosphere with personalized service. With a brand-new 8,000-square-foot banquet center arriving in late 2009, the Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel is a sophisticated, trendy, decadent and prime destination to host your corporate and social events. For corporate or social events and rates, contact the Sheraton Sales Department. The Sales Department will provide exclusive rates, exceptional, efficient service and successful and well

• Club level lounge • Lobby level public business center • 24/7 room service • Fully equipped fitness center • 100 percent valet • State-of-the-art banquet facility • Hotel features original architecture • In-room Starbucks coffee • In-room fully stocked Honor bar

presented functions. An ideal location for wedding receptions and business meetings alike, the opportunities are endless at the Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel. Nearby sites: Only blocks from the Vista nightlife and shopping, USC campus and SC State House.

• I n-room Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet

• In-room large plasma TV • Walk-in dual massaging showers

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• LCD TVs in guest bathrooms • Bliss amenity products • Sundries shop

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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

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 leeping rooms/suites: –/93 S

Nearby sites: Columbia Convention Center, University of SC, 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 BBQ. 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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Get Down to Business... at Columbia’s Newest Hotel

Downtown Columbia Opening April 2009

At the Staybridge Suites Columbia, discover the best of Southern charm and hospitality with modern amenities. Our newly constructed residential hotel offers spacious suite accommodations with kitchens and upscale features, including indoor pool and daily complimentary hot breakfast for our guests. A superb downtown Columbia, SC hotel location puts you just 1/2 mile from the Columbia Convention Center, 1 mile from the University of South Carolina’s main campus and blocks from downtown restaurants, museums and nightlife.

Stay Bridge suites FULL

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

(803) 451-5900 www.staycolumbiasc.com Email: shelleynutt@staycolumbiasc.com

1913 Huger Street • Columbia, SC 29201


thewhy: Total meeting space: 300 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 300 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 1 Sleeping rooms/suites: 41/26

pecial features: Meeting room is ideal for S 12–18 people. Access to wireless high-speed Internet. Catering available from nearby restaurants. Complimentary coffee provided on request. Big table with push back leather chairs.

thewhere: 7337 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209 www.choicehotels.com/sc046 gm.sc046@choicehotels.com Phone: 803.695.5555 Toll Free: 800.428.6423

Nearby sites: Fort Jackson, International Paper, Sysco foods, McEntire Air National Guard, USC school of Medicine, Veterans Hospital.

Comfort Inn & Suites Region: Columbia SE & Ft. Jackson

ROOM

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Distance from airport: 13 miles

Meeting Room

12'6" x 24'

300

12'

12–18

15–20

15–20

12–18

Nearby interstates: I-77

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 430 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 430 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 1 Sleeping rooms/suites: 90/6

pecial features: Renovated in 2009, free S comfort sunshine breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet access, free USA TODAY, free airport shuttle, guest laundry and drycleaning service, microfridge, pay-per-view movie, meeting facility, business center, exercise room, pet friendly.

thewhere: 911 Bush River Rd., Columbia 29210 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc361 gm.sc361@choicehotels.com Phone: 803.798.5101 Toll Free: 800.424.6423

Nearby sites: Airport, downtown, convention center, chamber of commerce, University of SC, SC State Fairgrounds, Riverbanks Zoo, Fort Jackson, Lake Murray.

Comfort Inn Columbia DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

27' x 16'

430

8'

30

50

30

50

Region: I rmo – St. Andrews/ Harbison

ROOM

Distance from airport: 8 miles

More rooms available. Call for information.

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Nearby interstates: I-26, I-20

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 900 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: –

Total meeting rooms: 2 Sleeping rooms/suites: 82/–

pecial features: The Comfort Suites at S Harbison is ideally located off Interstate 26, in the heart of Columbia’s shopping and restaurant district. Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like executive desks and chairs, free high-speed Internet access and voice mail.

thewhere: 750 Saturn Pkwy., Columbia 29212 www.comfortsuites.com hotelhelp@choicehotels.com Phone: 803.407.4444 Toll Free: 877.424.4500

Nearby sites: More than 50 restaurants, cocktail lounges and specialty shops are located within one mile of the hotel.

Comfort Suites at Harbison http://thinkvitamin. DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Distance from airport: 12 miles

Room 1

75

Nearby interstates: I-26

Room 2

60

Region: Irmo–St. Andrews & Harbison

ROOM

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 675 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 675 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 1 Sleeping rooms/suites: 42/22

pecial features: Free shuttle to and from S the airport, indoor heated pool, free highspeed wireless Internet, fitness center, guest laundry, free deluxe continental breakfast, Jacuzzi suites available.

thewhere: 2245 Airport Blvd., Cayce 29033 www.countryinns.com/ hotels/sccolair cx_cosc@countryinns.com Phone: 803.794.6200 Toll Free: 800.456.4000

Nearby sites: The newest hotel near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Less than four miles from Lexington Medical Center and Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. Less than five miles from USC and downtown. Golf course less than six miles.

Country Inn & Suites, Airport egion: West Columbia/Cayce & R Airport

ROOM

Meeting Room

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

675

50

Distance from airport: 1.3 miles

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Nearby interstates: I-26, I-20

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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.

thewhy: Total meeting space: 1,010 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 630 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 3 Sleeping rooms/suites: 137/12

pecial features: The Courtyard by Marriott S Columbia NW is newly renovated and located in the heart of South Carolina’s capital city. Within 10 minutes of Columbia’s wide array of business and leisure destinations.

thewhere: 347 Zimalcrest Dr., Columbia 29210 www.marriott.com/caenw Phone: 803.731.2300

Nearby sites: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center – 6 miles, Columbia Conference Center – 3.5 miles, SC State Museum – 6 miles.

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia NW DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

24' x 26'

630

9'

35

45

36/54

25

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egion: Irmo – St. Andrews/ R Harbison

ROOM

Distance from airport: 12 miles

Meeting Room A

14' x 10'

140

9'

Nearby interstates: I-26, I-20

Meeting Room C

12' x 20'

240

9'

15

20

20

15

Meeting Room B

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Fairfield Inn® by Marriott® Columbia Columbiana Mall/Northwest Easy access to I-26, I-20 and the heart of the capital, Columbia.

• • •

Adjacent to the Columbia Mall and Harbison Boulevard. Located less than 10 miles from Downtown Columbia. Dozens of choices for dining and shopping. Marriott® Rewards points available. Comfortable guest rooms at a superior value for both business and leisure travelers.

• • • • • •

The new bed from Fairfield Inn® – custom comforters, crisp linens, thicker mattresses. Large, well-lit work desk. Remote-controlled TV with free cable. Free continental breakfast. Complimentary on-site parking. High-speed Internet access. Indoor pool/spa.

320 Columbiana Dr., Columbia, South Carolina 29212

www.marriott.com/caefn

803-732-4436 | 888-236-2427

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 the S 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.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott – Columbia Region: I rmo – St. Andrews/ Harbison

ROOM

Breakfast Area

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

20' x 30'

600

25

Distance from airport: 12 miles

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Nearby interstates: I-26

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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 and S 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 bed. 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

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Distance from airport: 9.5 miles

Boardroom

11' x 16'

176

8'

10

10

10

10

Nearby interstates: I-20, I-26

Meeting Room A

12' x 25'

300

8'

25

25

20

20

Region: Lexington County

ROOM

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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

thewhy: Total meeting space: 3,500 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 3,500 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 3 Sleeping rooms/suites: 143/2

pecial features: Relax in our Hilton Garden S Inn Sleep System beds. Rejuvenate in our indoor pool. Reconnect with friends or business partners in one of our Harbison Ballrooms or online with our complimentary wireless Internet. Reduce stress and reserve your stay with us today.

thewhere: 434 Columbiana Dr. Columbia 29212 www.columbiaharbison.stayhgi.com sonya.hewett@hilton.com Phone: 803.407.6640 Fax: 803.407.6639

Nearby sites: Lake Murray, Columbia Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, Columbiana Mall, University of South Carolina, Frankie’s Fun Park.

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Distance from airport: 12 miles

Harbison

96' x 36'

3,500

200

250

140

150

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

Harbison A

52' x 36'

1,872

120

180

90

112

Harbison B

44' x 36'

1,584

60

100

36

88

Boardroom

324

ROOM

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DIMENSIONS

Region: Irmo–St. Andrews/Harbison


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 interstates S 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

Distance from airport: 12 miles

Meeting Room A

DIMENSIONS

SQ. FT.

CEILING HEIGHT

RECEPTION

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

24' x 16'

384

8'

40

40

30

30

Nearby interstates: I-26, I-20

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 825 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 825 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 1 Sleeping rooms/suites: 81/–

pecial features: Our meeting room can S hold 30 guests, we can offer most any set up including a boardroom style or classic classroom style. The meeting room includes parking, wireless, dry erase board and much more. Please contact us to book your next meeting and room block.

thewhere: 501 Taylor St., Columbia 29201 www.holidayinn.com Phone: 803.744.4000 Toll Free: 800.HOLIDAY

Nearby sites: The heart of the popular Vista District is less than a mile away and offers a wide array of shopping, dining and nightlife for business and leisure travelers.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Region: Columbia City Center

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Distance from airport: 9 miles

Holiday Express Meeting Room

Nearby interstates: I-77, I-20, I-2

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 2,700 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 1,850 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 2 Sleeping rooms/suites: 60/40

pecial features: Fitness center, free S continental breakfast, free newspaper in lobby, Jacuzzi, dry cleaning and coinoperated laundry service, heated and indoor pool, free high-speed Internet in rooms.

thewhere: 7329 Garners Ferry Rd. Columbia 29209 www.hiefortjackson.com Phone: 803.695.1111 Toll Free: 800.HOLIDAY

Nearby sites: Ft. Jackson, downtown Columbia, University of South Carolina, Williams-Brice Stadium, Carolina Coliseum, SC State Fairgrounds, State Capitol.

Holiday Inn Express egion: Columbia Southeast & R Ft. Jackson Distance from airport: 13 miles

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Homewood Suites by Hilton® Our Homewood Suites by Hilton® Columbia hotel is located just three miles from downtown Columbia, South Carolina, and offers easy access to major interstate highways. Our central location gives our short-term and extended-stay hotel guests the opportunity to visit some of the biggest attractions the area has to offer, such as: • Columbia Museum of Art • Finlay Park • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden • EdVenture Children’s Museum • University of South Carolina

Make Yourself at Home® Our spacious studio and one-bedroom suites feature separate living and sleeping areas. Each has a fully equipped kitchen with full-size refrigerator, microwave, two flat-cook-top stoves and dishwasher.

230 Greystone Blvd., Columbia, SC 29210 803-239-4663

thewhy: Total meeting space: 2,400 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 1,440 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 3 Sleeping rooms/suites: –/81

pecial features: All suites with S separate living and sleeping areas and fully equipped kitchen. Indoor heated pool/ whirlpool, business center, fitness center, high-speed Internet, complimentary hot breakfast.

thewhere: 230 Greystone Blvd. Columbia 29210 www.homewoodsuites.com raj.champaneri@hilton.com Phone: 803.239.4663 Toll Free: 800.225.5466

Nearby sites: Riverbanks Zoo, EdVenture, USC, State House, Museum (SC State), restaurants, shopping.

Homewood Suites Region: Columbia City Center

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Distance from airport: 9 miles

Palmetto

Nearby interstates: I-26, I-77, I-20 Greystone

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THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

48' x 30'

1,440

16'

80

70

60

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 3,100 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 1,287 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 6 Sleeping rooms/suites: 117/32

pecial features: Complimentary glass of S champagne at check in, complimentary cookies and milk in the evenings, free cookto-order breakfast, fitness center, high-speed Internet, microwaves and refrigerators in all sleeping rooms.

thewhere: 1619 Pendleton St., Columbia 29201 www.innatusc.com Phone: 803.779.7779

Nearby sites: University of South Carolina, SC State Capitol, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Colonial Life Arena.

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RECEPTION

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Distance from airport: 9 miles

Carolina Room (Salon A & B)

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1,287

110

100

81

104

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 26,000 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 6,683 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 15 Sleeping rooms/suites: 300/15

pecial features: The perfect location S for small meetings or large conventions. More than 26,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, subdivided into 15 individual rooms, allows for a myriad of programs. Indoor heated pool, whirpool, fitness center, restaurants, covered parking and wireless Internet.

thewhere: 1200 Hampton St., Columbia 29201 www.marriott.com/CAEMH Phone: 803.771.7000 Toll Free: 800.228.9290

Nearby sites: In the heart of downtown Columbia and the business district. Museum of Art, State Capitol, the University of SC.

Marriott Columbia ROOM

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Distance from airport: 9 miles

Carolina Ballroom

106' x 60'

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Nearby interstates: I-26

Capital Ballroom

131' x 50'

6,683

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thewhy: Total meeting space: 500 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: –

Total meeting rooms: 1 Sleeping rooms/suites: 54/12

pecial features: Free continental breakS fast, free wireless/wired Internet, in-room microwave/refrigerators, ironing board/ irons, coffeemakers, outdoor pool, lobby business center.

thewhere: 7251 Garners Ferry Rd. Columbia 29209 www.qualityinn.com gm.sc337@choicehotels.com Phone: 803.776.1700 Toll Free: 800.4.CHOICE

Nearby sites: Fort Jackson military base, Medallion Center, The Colonial Center, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Williams-Brice Stadium.

Quality Inn & Suites Region: Columbia SE & Ft. Jackson

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Distance from airport: 13 miles

Meeting Room

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Nearby interstates: I-77

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SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Columbia Downtown The newest hotel in Columbia. Opening in June 2009.

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

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

511 Lady St., Columbia, South Carolina 29201

www.marriott.com/caesh

888-236-2427

thewhy: Total meeting space: 4,000 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 2,500 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 3 Sleeping rooms/suites: 0/132

pecial features: Located in the heart of S downtown Columbia, S.C. in the Vista area. Fine dining, shopping and entertainment within walking distance. Columbia’s newest Marriott hotel! SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Columbia is an all-suite hotel.

thewhere: 511 Lady St., Columbia 29201 www.marriott.com/caesh shscolumbia@sree.com Phone: 803.978.2333

Nearby sites: Convention center, the Vista area, downtown Columbia, state capitol, University of South Carolina.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Columbia SQ. FT.

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31' x 29'

885

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125

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Vista Ballroom B

31' x 29'

885

9'6"

80

125

88

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Palmetto Room

30' x 29'

870

9'6"

80

125

85

58

Congaree Room

33' x 29'

957

9'6"

80

135

95

65

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Distance from airport: 9 miles

Vista Ballroom A

Nearby interstates: I-26, I-126

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Region: 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 which 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

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Distance from airport: 9 miles

Boardroom

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Nearby interstates: I-126 & I-77

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Region: Columbia City Center

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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.

Wingate by Wyndham ROOM

Distance from airport: 9 miles

Saluda Room

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

Board Room

Saluda Room A or B

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THEATER

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2,000

200

200

120

160

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Region: Lexington County


thewhy: Total meeting space: 960 sq. ft. Largest meeting room: 720 sq. ft.

Total meeting rooms: 2 Sleeping rooms/suites: 83/10

pecial features: Be it business or leisure, S Wingate by Wyndham provides a comfortable and productive environment for savvy travelers on the road who are smart and considerate in their decisions, offering enabling technologies, superior customer service and relevant amenities.

thewhere: 8300 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 29223 e.massey@wyndhamcolumbia.com Phone: 803.699.9333 Toll Free: 800.228.1000

Nearby sites: Minutes from Fort Jackson, the University of South Carolina, state governmental agencies and Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

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THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Distance from airport: 20 miles

Meeting Room 1

28' x 26'

720

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Nearby interstates: I-77, I-20

Board Room

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240

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Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

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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

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 with S 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

Nearby sites: University of SC, Columbia Convention Center, State Museum, Riverbanks Zoo, Koger Center, Columbia Conference Center, Colonial Center.

Wingate Inn Harbison DIMENSIONS

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THEATER

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BANQUET

Distance from airport: 12 miles

Board Room

19' x 12'

230

7'9"

10

Nearby interstates: I-20, I-26

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Chesnut Cottage Bed & Breakfast 5 4 1 1 20 20 www.chesnutcottage.com

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803.252.7225 • 877.252.7225 • 1425 Richland St.

803.256.1718 • 888.308.1718 • 1718 Hampton St.

Clarion Hotel Downtown 160 141 20 8 450 500 www.clarionhotelcolumbia.com

803.771.8711 • 800.277.8711 • 1615 Gervais St.

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Country Hearth Inn & Suites 45 40 4 www.countryhearthcolumbia.com

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803.252.2000 • 800.220.2752 • 621 S. Assembly St.

Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC www.marriott.com/caecd 803.799.7800 • 888.979.6800 • 630 Assembly St.

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Embassy Suites Hotel 214 0 214 16 1,200 1,200 www.columbiagreystone.embassysuites.com

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Extended Stay America Columbia West 120 0 120 www.extendedstayhotels.com

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803.252.8700 • 800.EMBASSY 200 Stoneridge Dr.

803.251.7878 • 450 Gracern Rd.

Hampton Inn Historic District 122 81 35 2 24 37 www.hamptoninncolumbia.com

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Hilton Columbia Center 222 199 23 8 225 280 www.hiltoncolumbia.com

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 81 0 81 1 35 30 www.choicehotels.com

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Homewood Suites by Hilton 81 0 81 3 75 80 www.columbiasc.homewoodsuites.com

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The Inn at Claussen’s 29 21 8 2 20 20 www.theinnatclaussens.com

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Inn at USC 117 86 31 3 105 100 www.innatusc.com

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803.231.2000 • 800.HAMPTON • 822 Gervais St.

803.744.7800 • 800.HILTONS • 924 Senate St.

803.744.4000 • 800.4.CHOICE • 501 Taylor St.

803.239.4663 • 800.CALL.HOME 230 Greystone Blvd.

803.765.0440 • 800.622.3382 • 2003 Greene St.

803.779.7779 • 1619 Pendleton St.

Marriott Columbia 300 285 15 15 1,600 1,400 www.marriottcolumbia.com

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803.771.7000 • 800.880.1885 • 1200 Hampton St.

Residence Inn www.residenceinn.com/caedt

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Rodeway Inn Governors House Hotel 60 60 0 www.choicehotels.com

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Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel www.sheraton.com/columbiadowntown

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Studio Plus 72 71 1 www.extendedstayhotels.com

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803.771.0303 • 180 Stoneridge Dr.

The Whitney Hotel 74 0 74 2 50 50 www.whitneyhotel.com

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803.252.0845 • 800.637.4008 • 700 Woodrow St.

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Grand Motel 803.254.4770 • 3003 Two Notch Rd.

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Super 8 Motel – Fairfield Rd. 41 39 2 www.super8.com

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803.735.0008 • 5719 Fairfield Rd.

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Americas Best Value Inn 40 40 0 www.americasbestvalueinn.com 803.695.3485 • 888.315.2378 • 131 Veterans Rd.

Best Western Fort Jackson 59 55 4 Inn & Suites www.fortjacksoninn.com 803.695.0666 • 240 E. Exchange Blvd.

Candlewood Suites – 112 0 112 1 20 15 Columbia/Ft. Jackson www.candlewoodsuites.com

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Comfort Inn & Suites Fort 67 41 26 1 12 12 Jackson Maingate www.choicehotels.com

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Country Inn & Suites Southeast www.countryinns.com/columbiasc

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803.738.0510 • 4488 Fort Jackson Blvd.

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803.783.5410 • 800.531.5900 7333 Garners Ferry Rd.

Quality Inn & Suites 66 55 11 1 25 18 Fort Jackson Maingate www.choicehotels.com

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803.776.1700 • 7251 Garners Ferry Rd.

Rodeway Inn & Suites 50 45 5 www.choicehotels.com

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Sleep Inn SE 80 78 2 1 25 www.sleepinn.com

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803.738.1642 • 494 Beltline Blvd.

803.776.6263 • 888.776.9660 200 E. Exchange Blvd.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott – – Opening spring 2009 91 1 www.marriott.com

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803.695.0062 • 250 E. Exchange Blvd.

Irmo – St. Andrews/Harbison

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American Inn St. Andrews

28 28 0 803.731.5533 • 1337 Garner Lane

America’s Best Inn 62 62 0 1 20 www.americasbestinn.com

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Best Western Executive Inn & Suites 68 48 20 1 0 www.bestwestern.com

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803.561.9027 • 800.528.1234 1720 Bush River Rd.

Comfort Inn – Bush River Road www.choicehotels.com/hotel/SC361

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Comfort Suites Harbison 82 0 82 2 60 75 www.comfortsuitesharbison.com

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia NW www.marriott.com/caenw

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Econo Lodge & Conference Center 64 62 2 2 150 200 www.econolodge.com 803.772.7275 • 800.4.CHOICE 773 St. Andrews Rd.

Economy Inn Columbia

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Extended Stay Deluxe 87 87 www.extendedstayhotels.com

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott @ Columbiana Mall www.marriott.com/caefn

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

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Microtel Inn & Suites 64 55 9 www.microtelinn.com

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803.772.1914 • 888.771.7171 411 Piney Grove Rd.

Motel 6 Columbia West 97 www.motel6.com 803.798.9210 • 800.4.MOTEL 6 1776 Burning Tree Rd.

Quality Inn www.qualityinn.com/sc377

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Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center www.radisson.com/columbiasc

803.731.0300 • 800.333.3333 2100 Bush River Rd.

Ramada Limited I-20 60 59 1 20 15 www.ramadainn.com 803.731.9997 • 1315 Garner Lane

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Royal Inn – St. Andrews

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Scottish Inn 48 www.bookroomsnow.com 803.772.5833 • 800.251.1962 • 127 Morninghill Dr.

Sleep Inn NW 78 69 9 1 35 35 www.columbiasleepinn.com

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Travelodge Columbia West 105 105 0 1 20 25 www.travelodge.com

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803.781.9391 350 Columbiana Dr.

803.798.9665 • 800.578.7878 2210 Bush River Rd.

Western Inn & Suites

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803.407.6166 • 800.228.1000 217 Lanneau Court

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9.5 miles to the airport

Able House Inn Bed & Breakfast 5 4 1 www.ablehouseinn.com 803.532.2763 • 244 E. Columbia Ave., Leesville

Comfort Suites – Lexington www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc304

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Quality Inn & Suites Lexington www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc081

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Ramada Limited Lexington 46 44 2 www.ramadainn.com

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Value Place – Lexington 121 0 121 www.valueplace.com 803.356.1303 • 4920 Augusta Rd., Lexington

Wingate by Wyndham – Lexington/Columbia www.wingatehotels.com/hotel/30544

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Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

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803.678.4266 • 1540 Daulton Dr.

Courtyard by Marriott NE www.marriott.com/caene

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Extended Stay America Ft. Jackson 120 0 120 www.extendedstayhotels.com 803.782.2025 • 5430 Forest Dr.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia NE www.marriott.com/caefs

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Hampton Inn NE 111 102 9 1 30 25 www.hamptoninn.com

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LaQuinta Inn Columbia NE/Fort Jackson 98 92 6 Hsi www.lq.com 803.736.6400 • 800.531.5900 1538 Horseshoe Dr.

Marlboro Inn Fort Jackson

19 19 0 803.787.1504 • 5133 Forest Dr.

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Motel 6 Columbia East 121 www.motel6.com 803.736.3900 • 800.4MOTEL6 • 7541 Nates Rd.

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Ramada Columbia NE 251 251 0 9 160 275 www.ramada.com

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803.736.0850 • 800.RED.ROOF 7580 Two Notch Rd.

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51 43 8 803.936.0015 • 1935 Airport Blvd., Cayce

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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 70 65 5 www.americasbestvalueinn.com 803.796.2700 114 McSwain Dr., West Columbia

Cambridge Plaza Hotel Columbia West 112 112 0 www.cambridgeplazahotel.com

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Carolina Lodge

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Comfort Inn Airport 62 50 12 1 15 15 www.choicehotels.com

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803.794.7500 • 3020 Charleston Hwy., Cayce

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Executive Inn I-26 & Hwy. 378

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803.794.0222 • 800.235.8339 1987 Airport Blvd., Cayce

803.791.5850 • 800.633.3434 2125 Commerce Dr., Cayce

803.796.4300 • 800.633.3434 613 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce

Quality Inn West Columbia www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc320

803.791.5160 • 800.4CHOICE 2516 Augusta Rd., West Columbia

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SPORTS FACILITIES

Sports Facilities Guide Intro

WELCOME!

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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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A Letter FROM THE COLuMBIA Regional SPORTS COUNCIL 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.


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Table of Conents Multipurpose Facilities.............p. 105 Aquatic Venues...........................p. 107 Baseball........................................p. 107 Basketball/Arenas/ Gymnasiums.............................p. 107 Bowling Facilities.......................p. 108 Disc Golf.......................................p. 108 Football........................................p. 108 Public Golf Courses........................................p. 108 Soccer/Rugby Fields.................p. 109 Softball........................................p. 109 Tennis............................................p. 109 Track & Field Venues.................p. 110 Miscellaneous.............................p. 110

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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Multipurpose Facilities 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 on-campus basketball facility in the nation.

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.

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center See page 30 for more info. 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia 803.545.0001, www.columbiaconventioncenter.com

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is a state-of-the-science, 21st-century 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. Room:

Exhibit Hall

Columbia Ballroom

Hall of Fame Meeting Room

Congaree Meeting Rooms

Richland Meeting Rooms

Lexington Meeting Rooms

Carolina Meeting Rooms

Total sq. ft.:

24,700

17,135

1,540

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Carolina Coliseum

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

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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 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

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

Building/ space

Cantey Building

Hampton Building

Moore Building

Ellison Building

Ruff Building

Nutt Cattle Arena

Palmetto Room — Heath Building

Midway

Total sq. feet

40,000

25,000

19,000

16,072

15,000

13,114

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9 acres, half asphalt and half grass

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160' x 225'

100' x 250'

98' x 177'

164' x 98'

60' x 248'

79' x 166'

45' x 46'

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*Building rental includes local telephone service, daily clean up and maintenance of building and restroom facilities.

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. Total square feet: 24,000 20' ceilings, no pillars, can accommodate 1,400 comfortably Large Meeting Room has a sound system, carpeted except for small dance floor, portable bar. Air conditioned with large restrooms, tables and chairs. Carpeted, 2,000 square feet — can accommodate 200 theater style

Capital City Stadium

301 S. Assembly St. 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 fiveto 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 year-round 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

Crooked Creek Park

University of South Carolina Natatorium

1098 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin 803.345.6181

Three youth baseball fields, one regulation baseball field

University of South Carolina 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.

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

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

Seven Oaks Park 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia 803.772.3336 Six youth baseball fields

BASKETBALL/ ARENAS/ GYMNASIUMS Colonial Life Arena

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

BASEBALL Carolina Stadium

University of South Carolina 803.777.4202, www.gamecocksonline.com • 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. • 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. 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 year-round 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.

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. 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.

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 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

432 Ball Park Rd., Lexington 803.359.4048

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

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

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.

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Lexington Sports Complex

Benedict College HRC Arena


BOWLING FACILITIES

AMF Park Lanes 900 Axtell Dr., Cayce 803.796.6300

Charlie W. Johnson Stadium

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

PUBLIC GOLF COURSES

24 lanes

AMF Columbia Lanes 1732 Bush River Rd., Columbia 803.798.1310

Rating and slope from men’s tees.

40 lanes

Anchor Lanes

1000 Columbia Ave., Irmo 803.732.7880

Charwood Country Club

40 lanes

Royal Z Lanes

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

32 lanes

Cooper’s Creek Golf Club

27 holes, par 73, slope 188

8512 Two Notch Rd., Columbia 803.788.9208

JC’s Lexington Bowl

700 Wagner Hwy., Leesville 803.894.3666

34 lanes

Golden Hills Golf & Country Club

18 holes, par 71, slope 131

5380 Augusta Rd., Lexington 803.359.2695

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

DISC GOLF

18 holes, par 71, slope 134

Golf Course of SC @ Crickentree 1084 Langford Rd., Blythewood 803.754.8600 18 holes, par 72, slope 131

Hidden Valley Golf Club Owens Field Disc Golf Course 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd., Columbia 803.254.DISK, www.columbiadiscgolfclub.com

147 Excaliber Court, Gaston 803.794.8087 18 holes, par 72, slope 127

Indian River Golf Club

Earlewood Disc Golf Course

200 Congaree Hunt Dr., Columbia 803.955.0080

1111 Parkside Dr., Columbia 803.254.DISK, www.columbiadiscgolfclub.com

18 holes, par 71, slope 138

Crooked Creek Disc Golf Course 1098 Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin 803.345.6181, www.columbiadiscgolfclub.com

Indian Trail Golf Course 1304 Willis St., Batesburg-Leesville 803.532.9010 18 holes, par 72, slope 127

Lake Murray Golf Center

2032 Old Hilton Rd., Chapin 803.345.0199, www.columbiadiscgolfclub.com

LinRick Golf Course

FOOTBALL

18 holes, par 73, slope 125

356 Campground Rd., Columbia 803.754.6331

Northwoods Golf Course

Williams-Brice Stadium

University of South Carolina 1127 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia 803.777.4202, www.gamecocksonline.com

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Williams-Brice Stadium, home to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, is a modern 80,250seat 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.

201 Powell Rd., Columbia 803.786.9242 18 holes, par 72, slope 122

Oak Hills Golf Club 7629 Fairfield Rd., Columbia 803.735.9830 www.oakhillsgolf.com 18 holes, par 72, slope 131

Persimmon Hill Golf Club Route 3, Box 364, Saluda 803.275.3522 18 holes, par 72, slope 129

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Sedgewood Country Club 9560 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins 803.776.2177

Beckham Field

18 holes, par 72, slope 113

University of South Carolina 803.777.4202, www.gamecocksonline.com

The Club at Rawls Creek 2121 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo 803.781.0114 18 holes, par 70, slope 133

TimberLake Golf Club

284 Club Dr., Chapin 803.345.9909, www.signaturegolfgroup.com/timberlake/home.html

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.

18 holes, par 72, slope 139

Pine Grove Sports Complex

White Pines Golf Club

901 Old Barnwell Rd., West Columbia 803.356.4000

803.432.7442 614 Mary Ln., Camden

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

18 holes, par 72, slope 125

SOCCER/RUGBY FIELDS

Oak Grove Sports Complex 420 Oak Dr., West Columbia 803.356.4000

Eugene Stone Stadium

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.

University of South Carolina 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 13 lighted fields

Pine Grove and Oak Grove are located within two miles of each other and can easily be combined for larger tournaments.

TENNIS Lexington County Tennis Complex 425 Oak St., Lexington 803.957.7676

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.

Old Barnwell Road Soccer Complex Old Barnwell Rd., Lexington 803.359.4048

Richland County Tennis Center 7500 Parklane Rd., Columbia 803.788.3001

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

7 lighted fields

Columbia Tennis Center 1630 Whaley St., Columbia 803.733.8440

Owens Field Park

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

1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd., Columbia 803.359.4048 9 fields (no lights)

Southeast Park Hazelwood Rd., Columbia 803.733.8440

6 lighted fields

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.

730 Polo Rd., Columbia 803.736.1657

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Caughman Road Tennis Center

Lexington BMX Track

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

Newly built BMX track located 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.

2800 Trotter Rd., Columbia 803.776.3250

Greenview Park Tennis Center 6700 Gavilan Rd., Columbia 803.754.5223

Eleven courts with lights, bathroom facilities and vending area.

St. Andrews Park 920 Beatty Rd., Columbia 803.772.6598

A 19.47-acre facility with 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.

TRACK & FIELD VENUES Weems-Baskin Track Facility University of South Carolina 803.777.4202

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 20foot 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.

MiSC. SPORTS VENUES

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

Richland County Rowing Center 1600 Garner Lane, Columbia Columbia Rowing Club 803.429.2597

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.

Harbison State Forest 5600 Broad River Rd., Columbia 803.896.8890

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

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 30acre park lake. Private boats with electric trolling motors, canoes and other nonmotorized 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.

USC Indoor Facility 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.

South Congaree Equestrian Riding Arena 300 Oak St., South Congaree 803.359.4048

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 803.397.4467

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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.

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Able House Inn Bed & Breakfast.................................. 100 Airport Inn.................................... 102 Allen University . ...........................58 America’s Best Inn.........................98 American Inn St. Andrews...........98 American Inn West Columbia.. 102 Americas Best Value Inn...............97 Americas Best Value Inn & Suites................................. 102 Ariel’s Special Events Facility......58

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Benedict College............................58 Best Western Executive Inn & Suites....................................98 Best Western Fort Jackson Inn & Suites....................................97 Big Apple..........................................55 Brookland Banquet and Conference Center......................58 Buck Ridge Plantation...................58 Budget Inn........................................97 Bull Market Restaurant & Taverna............................................55

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia NE.............................. 100 Fairfield Inn by Marriott @ Columbiana Mall.....................98 Finlay Park........................................55 Four O’ Three North Lake Drive.......................................57

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Gibson Commons Conference Center......................57 Glass Manor Motel........................97 Grand Motel....................................97 Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce.............55

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The Hall at Canal & Senate..........55 Hampton Inn Columbia I-20/ Clemson Frontage Road.......... 101 Hampton Inn Harbison.................98 Hampton Inn Historic District....96 Hampton Inn Lexington............ 100 Hampton Inn NE.......................... 101 Hampton Inn West Columbia Airport...................... 102 Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens......................55 Hanlee Hall......................................56 Harbison State Forest Environmental Education Center.............................................57

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Cambridge Plaza Hotel Columbia West.......................... 102 Candlewood Suites – Columbia/Ft. Jackson.................97 Capital City Club............................55 Capital Senior Center...................55 Carolina Coliseum.........................55 Carolina Lodge............................. 102 Chesnut Cottage Bed & Breakfast.........................................96 City Art Gallery..............................55 Clarion Hotel Downtown......................................96 Colonial Life Arena........................55 Columbia College..........................58 Columbia Conference Center....56

Columbia International University.......................................58 Columbia Metropolitan Airport.............................................58 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center......................55 Columbia Museum of Art............55 Columbia Scottish Rite Center...56 Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Jackson Maingate................97 Comfort Inn Airport................... 102 Comfort Inn Blythewood.......... 100 Comfort Inn – Bush River Road........................... 98 Comfort Inn NE Fort Jackson................................ 100 Comfort Suites Harbison.............98 Comfort Suites – Lexington.... 100 Comfort Suites Northeast....... 100 Corley Mill House & Garden.......57 Coronet Motel................................97 The Cotton House.........................56 Country Hearth Inn & Suites......96 Country Hearth Inn & Suites – Cayce........................ 102 Country Inn & Suites Columbia Airport...................... 102 Country Inn & Suites Southeast...................................... 97 Courtyard by Marriott Columbia NW...............................98 Courtyard by Marriott NE......... 100 Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC . .....................96 Crystal Lake Celebration Hall....58


INDEX Harmon’s Tree Farm & Christmas House..........................57 Hilton Columbia Center...............96 Hilton Garden Inn Harbison........98 The Historic House on Blanding..........................................55 HoFP Gallery...................................55 Holiday Inn Airport..................... 102 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites...............................96 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Clemson Road........... 101 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Fort Jackson..................97 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Harbison............................99 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Lexington.................... 100 Holiday Inn Express Hotel Blythewood................................ 101 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites....... 101 Homewood Suites by Hilton.......96 Hudson Motel.............................. 101 Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison.....................99

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Inglewood Manor...........................57 The Inn at Claussen’s . ..................96 Inn at USC........................................96 InTown Suites Columbia East............................ 101 InTown Suites Columbia Northwest..................99 InTown Suites Columbia West...99

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Jameson Suites Columbia........ 101 Jamil Shrine Center.......................57 Jillian’s..............................................55

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Kensington Mansion......................56 Knights Inn Columbia Airport. 102 Knights Inn Columbia NW...........99 Koger Center for the Arts............55

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The Lace House..............................56 Lake House......................................58 LaQuinta Inn Columbia NE/Fort Jackson........................ 101 LaQuinta Inn – Maingate Fort Jackson.................................. 98 Leaside..............................................56 Leesville Lodge............................ 100 Lexington Family YMCA...............57 Lexington Municipal Conference Center......................57

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary......................58 Lynlee Hall Banquet Facilities....57

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Magnolia House of Lexington.....57 The Manor House at Canal & Senate..............................56 Marlboro Inn Fort Jackson........ 101 Marriott Columbia.........................96 Masters Inn Columbia I-26....... 102 Masters Inn Knox Abbott.......... 102 The Medallion Center...................56 Microtel Inn & Suites.....................99 Microtel Inn NE............................ 101 Midlands Technical College......................................57, 58 The Millstone at Adams Pond.....56 The Mitchell House and Gardens...........................................57 Motel 6 Columbia East.............. 101 Motel 6 Columbia West...............99

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Parkview Inn.....................................97 Plex Indoor Sports.........................58

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Quality Inn.......................................99 Quality Inn & Suites Fort Jackson Maingate................98 Quality Inn & Suites Lexington........................ 100 Quality Inn Fort Jackson........... 101 Quality Inn Harbison Area...........99 Quality Inn West Columbia...... 102

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Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center......................99 Ramada Columbia NE................ 101 Ramada Limited I-20......................99 Ramada Limited Lexington....... 100 Red Roof Inn Columbia East..... 101 Red Roof Inn Columbia West......99 Residence Inn..................................96 Residence Inn Columbia NE..... 101 Ristorante Divino............................56 River Road and Jasmine Houses & Gardens.......57 Riverbanks Zoo & Garden............56 Riverside Inn................................. 102 Robert Mills House & Park...........56 Rodeway Inn & Suites....................98 Rodeway Inn Governors House Hotel..................................96 Royal Inn – St. Andrews...............99

S Saluda Shoals Park – Environmental Education Center.........................57 Saluda Shoals Park – River Center...................................57 SC Archives and History Center..............................58 SC Association of CPAs................58 SC State Museum...........................56 SCHA William L. Yates Conference Center......................57 Scottish Inn......................................99 Seawell’s Food Caterers, Inc.......56 Seibels House and Garden..........56 Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel..........................96 Sleep Inn Airport......................... 102 Sleep Inn NW..................................99 Sleep Inn SE.....................................98 South Carolina State Fairgrounds.........................56 Springdale House & Gardens......58 SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Columbia/Vista.............................97 Staybridge Suites Columbia........97 Studio Plus.......................................97 Super 8 Motel – Fairfield Rd........97 Super 8 Motel Fort Jackson..... 101

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Taylor Plantation............................57 TownePlace Suites.........................99 TownePlace Suites by Marriott...98 Travelers Inn................................. 102 Travelodge Columbia West.........99

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Value Place – Elgin...................... 101 Value Place – Lexington............ 100 The Vista Room @ Blue Marlin...56

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Western Inn & Suites....................99 The Whitney Hotel........................97 Wingate by Wyndham – Columbia Harbison......................99 Wingate by Wyndham – Fort Jackson Northeast........... 101 Wingate by Wyndham – Lexington/Columbia................ 100 Wintergreen Woods......................58

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