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Riverbanks
Zoo and Garden
one of the top 10 zoological parks in the USA!
I26 and Greystone Blvd. (500 Wildlife
Parkway)
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 779-8717
Home to more than 2,000 animals! Across the river from the zoo are the gardens of over 70 acres, with nature trails, formal plantings and a spectacular walled garden.
1100 Sumter St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-771-7300
This cathedral was built in 1846 and is a replica of York Minster Cathedral in England. Six of South Carolina's governors are buried in the church graveyard. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1855, the mansion was chosen in 1868 as the official residence for the state's governors
Guided tours of the Governor's Mansion are free of charge. To learn more about the mansion or to make arrangements for a tour, call (803) 737-1710.
The South Carolina State Capitol
P.O. Box 142
Columbia, SC 29202
(Main St. At Gervais St.)
Phone: 803-734-2430
1700 Block of Richland St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Members of the first family of Columbia, the Thomas Taylor family, his descendants and slaves are all buried here. Thomas Taylor provided the land for Columbia in 1786 from his huge plantation.
1502 Blanding St.
Columbia, SC 29201
This house, built in 1838, features a pair of shelved glass columns once used to display plants.
Columbia Fire Department Museum
1800 Laurel St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-733-8350
See exhibits of photos, equipment, historical data and more in this museum which highlights the importance of the department and the people behind it.
Main at Hampton
Street
P.O. Box 2068
Columbia, SC 29202
Phone: 803-799-2810
Fax: 803-343-2150
The Museum offers both American and European art in a broad spectrum of styles, periods, and mediums. Also available are a museum shop, art library and auditorium.
Building 4442 Jackson Blvd.
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
Phone: 803-751-7419
See over 200 years of military history in this museum.
1615 Blanding St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-252-1770
This mansion was built in 1818 and has been restored and then furnished in period pieces from the years 1835-1855.
1237 Gadsden St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-771-7937
FAX: 803-771-0268
Ticket information: 803-254-PHIL
Performances at the Koger Center for the Arts. Season tickets and individual performance tickets are available.
301 Gervais St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-898-4921
A comprehensive museum with exhibits and displays in art, science, history and technology. The largest museum in the state and one of the largest in the southeast. State School tours are available at no cost with advance notice.
301 S. Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-254-HITS
Fax: 803-256-4338
This Professional minor league baseball team is a Single A affiliate of the New York Mets top
930 Laurel St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-733-8331
This area has been in use since the early 1800's! Part of its ambiance is a
wonderful waterfall. The park is used for festivals, concerts, picnics, lunch
and more.
9564 Two Notch Rd.
Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: 803-788-2706
13 miles northeast of Columbia, this park has more than 1,440 acres of forested sandhills habitat. All types of outdoor recreation is available here. A nature center and nature programs are also available. The oldest building in Richland County, built in 1756, is located here.
Corner of Assembly St. and Rosewood
Dr.
P.O. Box 393
Columbia SC 29202
Phone: 803-799-3387
Fax: 803-799-1760
Held annually in October, it is also host to many trade and public shows, meetings and conventions. The combined indoor exhibition space is 125,000 square feet!
2600-A Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-929-3951
A hands-on facility where all ages work in teams to solve mathematics, science and technology problems during a spaceflight mission simulation.
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