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What to do and see in Columbia, South Carolina (SC): The Best Outdoor Activities
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. SC Pedal Parlor
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Grab a few friends and hop on our 2-hour long pedaling pub crawl tours.
2. Robinson Firearm Training
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
I'm Corey and I have over 25 years experience in the military as a trained weapons instructor who is NRA Pistol Certified. I love teaching "Gun Safety and Shooting" as it teaches people to be safe and responsible with guns. Understanding how to handle a gun and gun safety can help people understand how to use a gun safely and develop through practice excellent shooting skills.
3. Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
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4.5 based on 2,895 reviews
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to nearly 2,000 animals that represent more than 350 species from around the world. A visit to the Zoo will play host to an array of wild adventures from a diving expedition on a Pacific coral reef to a safari through the plains of Africa to an interactive Outback encounter with a flock of sociable lorikeets. The Botanical Garden boasts 70-acres of unparalleled beauty and is considered one of the America's best public gardens. Dramatic and themed gardens showcase more than 4,300 species of native and exotic plants, providing a living classroom for gardeners and non-gardeners alike. The Garden also is the gateway to natural river views and spectacular valley overlooks. In addition, guests can view structural remains dating back to the early 1800s with South Carolina's textile industry and the Civil War.
Reviewed By lordv187
My Fiancee and I visited this Zoo because she has never been to one. She was incredibly impressed with how well the animals were taken care of, the cleanliness, and the helpful staff. Prices were decent for a Zoo...$40 for us both and that included the Botanical Garden. They offer a military discount and student discount for $17.95 Kids price is $16.95 and under 2 is free. Now if you're from Europe it's not your usual Zoo with more open enclosures for the animals but it still offers plenty. The have a Sea Lion show which is free!, Giraffe feeding $3, and farm animals which you can feed...the food is in candy dispensers. Highly recommend if you're looking for an event for your kids.
4. Harbison Neighborhood Trails
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By M4145ZLrichardf - Carthage, United States
Relaxing walk around this trail. Early morning hours are much better for me due to the summer heat. Very quiet.
5. Oak Hills Golf Club
6. Northwoods Golf Club
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
7. Saluda Riverwalk
8. Lake Murray Boat Tours
Lake Murray Boat Tours is the premiere boat tour company on Lake Murray, offering several tours, including history, sunrise and sunset, bird watching, real estate, ghost tours, and even a water taxi service.
