Things to Do in Columbia, SC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Columbia, South Carolina, features the top 47 nearby activities — including 23 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Columbia, SC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Columbia, SC , followed by 16 popular activities in nearby cities, including Irmo, West Columbia and Winnsboro
  • Our list of the best things to do in Columbia, South Carolina, features the top 47 nearby activities — including 23 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Columbia, SC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Columbia, SC , followed by 16 popular activities in nearby cities, including Irmo, West Columbia and Winnsboro
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Vegas-style dance revue stars buff men showcasing titillating moves and rippling muscles to emulate the blockbuster Channing Tatum films
0.3 Miles
82% 39 votes
Convention Centers 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201 MoreLess Info
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center hosts a variety of events during the year, including galas, meetings, kid's festivals, and conferences. Visitors who are interested in hosting an event at the site can take a tour of the location.
9.4 Miles
76% 104 votes
National & State Parks 9564 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223 MoreLess Info
Known locally as Sesqui, Sesquicentennial State Park offers 1,400 acres of heavily wooded terrain with nature trails, green space and a lake. The park provides camping sites, a dog park, picnic facilities, a children's playground and boat rentals.
0.3 Miles
86% 21 votes
Religious Buildings 1306 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC MoreLess Info
The site of the first Civil War movement, First Baptist Church was the site of the declaration of the South's intent to separate from the U.S. The church is now a national landmark and contains artifacts and history about the Civil War.
8.9 Miles
76% 85 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 140 Parkridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29212 MoreLess Info
Every night is date night at Frankie's Fun Park in Columbia. The park features thousands of square feet of entertainment, including Go-Karts, bumper boats, mini golf, laser tag, slides, and more for hours of family friendly fun.
0.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
History Museums 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201 MoreLess Info
The SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum is a historical museum dedicated to collecting and preserving the military history of South Carolina. Visitors will find both permanent and temporary exhibits, with guided tours available on request.
0.7 Miles
With performances ranging from live R&B music to stand up comedy, Township Auditorium is a music venue that features touring performance groups. The auditorium can seat up to 3,000 people.
9.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212 MoreLess Info
From wooden boardwalks to water playgrounds, The River Center At Saluda Shoals Park offers visitors a riverfront park with swimming and hiking areas. The park features large, covered picnic areas with dozens of picnic tables and grills.
0.6 Miles
47% 119 votes
Parks 930 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC MoreLess Info
At the heart of Columbia, South Carolina sits Finlay Park, a huge verdant expanse that hosts most of the city's fairs, festivals and other large-scale outdoor gatherings. The park is open every day between sunrise and sunset, and many events held there last long into the night.
6.3 Miles
57% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 527 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210 MoreLess Info
The St Andrews Road Multi Cinemas & Games is a second-run theater that shows a variety of films at discount prices after they have left other theaters. The theater also has a selection of classic arcade games.
8.9 Miles
33% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 122 Afton Court, Columbia, SC 29212 MoreLess Info
Columbia's Carmike Cinemas 14 is a 14 theater movie multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in fully digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees and a variety of concession options.
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