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Columbia, South Carolina
Population: 98,052
Located in Richland County
Columbia, South Carolina
As the capital of South Carolina, Columbia is a city rich with history. There are numerous things for the entire family to see and do throughout the city. Whether you like visiting places important in history, enjoying the arts, playing or watching sports, attending festivals, or participating in outdoor activities, Columbia is the place for you. Please take a moment to see all Columbia has to offer!
Columbia's strength lies in her neighborhoods. The City of Columbia works closely with neighborhood organizations to increase the lines of communications between neighborhoods and Columbia City Hall. One of the strongest links is the City's support of the Columbia Council of Neighborhoods.
Columbia has a love of the arts as seen in its theatres, galleries, dance companies, orchestra, arts schools and outdoor art and murals. The city is enriched by artists who have chosen to live here. Many more exhibit their works in galleries, museums and at festivals. The Columbia Museum of Art excites visitors with a changing collection of fine art. The Koger Center for the Arts provides Columbia with theatre, music and dance performances from around the world. The Colonial Center, Carolina Coliseum and The Township Auditorium also provide a wide array of first class entertainment from some of today's biggest stars.
See a concert at the Colonial Center. an ice show at the Carolina Coliseum. a Broadway show at the Koger Center. a national dance touring company at The Township. a regatta at Lake Murray. a replica of a three ton white shark at the State Museum. historic homes from the 16th century. festivals, concerts and an amazing view at Finlay Park. Catch a theatrical production at one of Columbia's many theatres. Walk through the tallest trees on the East Coast in the Congaree National Park. Tailgate at Williams-Brice Stadium as the University of South Carolina battles in Southeastern Conference football. Enjoy food from around the world at one of many festivals. Listen to one of music's hottest performers at the South Carolina State Fair. Play challenging golf course. Visit Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, consistently rated one of the nation's "10 Great Zoos." In short, Columbia really does have it all!
From Little League to the excitement of the Southeastern Conference sports… from nearby professional baseball, basketball, football and hockey, to some of the finest golf courses in the Southeast… from fishing to golf… Columbia is the place for you!
Home of the University of South Carolina Fighting Gamecocks, Columbia is the site of a full array of exciting Southeastern Conference sports. Columbia is also home to the Columbia Inferno – a professional hockey team and member of the East Coast Hockey League. Within easy driving distance for the professional sports enthusiast are the Atlanta and Charlotte teams for Major League Baseball, NFL and NBA excitement.
Columbia’s city parks offer tens of thousands of baseball and softball enthusiasts, tennis players and swimmers a chance to take an active part in sports in their community. Nearby lakes and rivers offer great challenges and rewards for those who enjoy the best boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking around.
Golfers who choose Columbia for their next golf outing are very fortunate. Players here enjoy a wonderful variety of well-designed courses for surprisingly low costs. In addition to great rates, crowds are still small and tee times are easy to reserve. With very mild weather, golf is a year-round event in Columbia. The many public, semi-private and private golf clubs in the Columbia area provide a wide variety of courses for the golf enthusiast.
Lake Murray is certainly the jewel of Columbia. The lake contains 78 square miles of water and more than 500 miles of shoreline. At the time of its completion in 1930, the Lake Murray dam was the largest earthen dam used for hydroelectricity. At its widest point, the lake is 41 miles long and 14 miles wide, providing storage for 763 billion gallons of water
Today, Lake Murray is a magnet for boaters, campers, swimmers and fishermen from around the world. Whether you enjoy canoeing through calm waters, navigating your sails through cutting winds, leisurely cruising in your motor of fishing boat or camping under the stars, Lake Murray is the place for you.
Source: columbiasc.net
Photos Courtesy of Antwan Calloway
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