- The list below includes 37 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, South Carolina, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Military Museums and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From University of South Carolina to Saluda Shoals Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Irmo, West Columbia and Winnsboro.
Showing 31-40 of
70
0.0 Miles
Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
10.2 Miles
Situated on 14 acres, Irmo Community Park is a wooded area with paved walking trails and an amphitheater. There are playgrounds, picnic areas and restroom facilities and the park is also home to a community festival.
10.3 Miles
Irmo Town Park is a peaceful, small park that is ideal for simply relaxing or having a picnic. Special events, such as concerts and farmers markets, are also held in the park.
12.5 Miles
Richland County of is a county that has a conservation department, a judicial system, a community development program, an elections office, and a grants department. The county also has a public works program and a recycling service.
15.2 Miles
Plex Indoor Sports is a large indoor facility that offers many sports and activities. It features a large ice rink where visitors can learn to skate and play hockey, and it also has fields for soccer and lacrosse leagues.
17.0 Miles
Family owned and operated, Silver Dollar Stables is an equestrian facility that offers riding lessons for youth and adult riders, customizable riding and horsemanship camps, and boarding and training services for horses.
23.6 Miles
78%
45 votes
110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180
MoreLess Info
The railroad history of South Carolina is preserved and displayed at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. Guests can also arrange for short train rides on historic railroads, including special dinner or storytelling trains.
29.4 Miles
The site of two critical battles, the Camden Revolutionary War Site, consists of a 107-acre museum complex where the British Army was stationed from 1780 to 1781. The site features a guided tour of historic homes, a walking trail and remnants of several military fortifications.
29.8 Miles
Open Tuesday to Saturday, The Rutledge Street Gallery specializes in contemporary art and currently lists the works of over 19 local artists. Art in other media such as sculpture, pottery, jewelry and Asiatic furniture is also for sale.
29.9 Miles
The Camden Archives and Museum maintains a collection of important local artifacts. The staff provides a tour that showcases many of the historical treasures that range from pre-European settlement to modern days.