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Top 10 Free Things to do in Columbia, South Carolina (SC)
Columbia is South Carolina's capital and home to the University of South Carolina. Along Columbia's wide avenues are historic sites ranging from an antebellum mansion to the former home of a slave who bought her freedom, plus museums, galleries, music venues, theaters and shops. Columbia's three rivers, lake, canal, national park and several city parks offer opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Among the kid-pleasing destinations are a zoo and the largest children's museum in the south.
Restaurants in Columbia
1. South Carolina Military Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By RSHNSKS - Clermont, United States
Was very impressed with this small museum which is ran by vets and offered FREE for all who would like to attend. Lots of interesting artifacts and history. We were greeted upon entering and made to feel very welcome. I highly recommend if you are into history. They even have helicopters and several other pieces of military equipment on display that have been restored. We were lucky and had a vet who joined us towards the end of the tour and gave us a lot of interesting information regarding the place and some of the artifacts. Kudos to everyone who had a hand in getting this together and keeping it open.
2. The Vault Martini Bar
3. Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By orianas808
They greeted the family car as you enter, They treat you and your loved ones with the upmost respect. Service w. as very touching, provided some closure knowing my father was laid to rest in honor. I Love you SFC. Gibson always in our heart and minds. Never forgotten
4. University of South Carolina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 414 reviews
University of South Carolina.
Reviewed By ccB516AD
My middle of 3 sons attends USC and loves it. Great facilities, dining, housing. He loves the warm weather. Nice for SEC sports. Best international business program in the country. One of the best Honors colleges in the country. In the Honors program, he gets the small school attention/advising in the middle of a BIG school
5. First Baptist Church
6. St. Peter's Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
7. City Roots
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
8. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
A cathedral modeled after the York Minster in England.
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
This is the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. 1915-1920 All in beige Great place with trees. It is in the Phoenix Historic Preservation. I walked here. It was so calm. No noises. Wow!
9. South Carolina State House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 629 reviews
A beautiful building with wonderful architectural detail.
Reviewed By Wanderer536102
If you really want to know about the history of South Carolina - visit the gift shop. Easy, pleasant beautiful building - great tour! I have done it several times.
