In the heart of South Carolina, tradition and tomorrow pair perfectly. As a creative hub that's fed by university and capital city communities, a gritty spirit and vibrant energy can be felt all around. It's a city where stately buildings buzz with new businesses and centuries-old sites give rise to fresh perspectives - all this in the midst of surrounding natural beauty.
With an unexpected food & drink scene, festivals year-round and a local shopping scene, Columbia SC will leave you looking forward to what's next. When you're ready to plan your safe getaway, we'll be waiting with a glass of sweet tea, unless of course you prefer something barrel-aged or bacon-infused.
With an unexpected food & drink scene, festivals year-round and a local shopping scene, Columbia SC will leave you looking forward to what's next. When you're ready to plan your safe getaway, we'll be waiting with a glass of sweet tea, unless of course you prefer something barrel-aged or bacon-infused.
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The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau dba Experience Columbia SC is the destination marketing organization (DMO) for the region. This branch of Columbia SC tourism began in 1984 as the Greater Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Experience Columbia SC's mission is to strengthen the area's economy by marketing and selling the region as a premier destination for meetings & conventions, tradeshows, special events and leisure travel.Experience Columbia SC works with accommodations, restaurants, facilities and attractions to provide informative materials and services that enhance and promote the desired image of the Columbia area.
Experience Columbia SC's mission is to strengthen the area's economy by marketing and selling the region as a premier destination for meetings & conventions, tradeshows, special events and leisure travel.Experience Columbia SC works with accommodations, restaurants, facilities and attractions to provide informative materials and services that enhance and promote the desired image of the Columbia area.
We are so thankful for the technology of virtual meetings and that will continue to play an important role in the landscape of meetings moving forward, but nothing compares with the real connections, ideas and engagement of gathering face to face. Your comfort level is important to us, and your safety is paramount.
Welcome to the new, modern South where tradition and tomorrow pair perfectly. Columbia SC is a creative hub fed by university and capital city communities - all this amidst surrounding natural beauty. Seriously, it's the hippest city you've yet to write about. With evidence of renewal everywhere hinting at what's next, Columbia SC is the real Southern hot spot.
The Columbia food scene is buzzing with new and exciting restaurants popping up all the time, while seasoned chefs continue to marvel diners with their culinary creations. A number of distinct food districts are scattered throughout the region. In Five Points or stop in for lunch at The Gourmet Shop.
We're glad you've chosen to visit Columbia SC and can't wait to welcome you with some good old-fashioned kindness during your stay. Whether you're looking for a bed-and-breakfast or full-service property, something in the heart of one of our entertainment districts or convenient to the interstate, or a place made for short or extended stays, let our hotel listings guide you to the right choice.
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Dana Patten
Feb 02, 2020
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Rebekah Shilling
Dec 24, 2019
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Evil Twin
Jul 02, 2017
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As a VC (visitors center) you should be open ON ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR TOURISM/CASUAL STROLL DAYS OF THE WEEK!!!!
Here's a thought, VC+STARBUCKS (always open, granted IGNORANT baristas but at least the pamphlets are within reach).
Oh, and I really loved the idea of being ambushed by the black, authority-laced security girl greeting me with YOU CANT PARK THERE in the VC parking lot, empty but for one red cars (yuh, take a guess who owns that one!).
Exit is chained off but the entrance is open.
No cones.
No signs.
Nothing saying VC CLOSED TODAY.
Nothing saying CRAFY FAIR EVENT PARKING ONLY
Here's a thought, VC+STARBUCKS (always open, granted IGNORANT baristas but at least the pamphlets are within reach).
Oh, and I really loved the idea of being ambushed by the black, authority-laced security girl greeting me with YOU CANT PARK THERE in the VC parking lot, empty but for one red cars (yuh, take a guess who owns that one!).
Exit is chained off but the entrance is open.
No cones.
No signs.
Nothing saying VC CLOSED TODAY.
Nothing saying CRAFY FAIR EVENT PARKING ONLY
Vicat Mauricio
Nov 04, 2016
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There was a Dino Museum exhibition here today, and of course it was a little cheesy with a great big expensive gift shop at the end, but the kids had a lot of fun in the bounce houses upstairs, so, that's all that matters.
By the way, this place is huge! I mean HUGE!, and everywhere you look there was beautiful cultural murals on the wall, and decor. I snapped some shots of it all.
There were also pretty views on the outside garden area. It was a very classy convention center.
My only complaint was that the water fountains needed some seriously better pressure. Children were having a hard time
By the way, this place is huge! I mean HUGE!, and everywhere you look there was beautiful cultural murals on the wall, and decor. I snapped some shots of it all.
There were also pretty views on the outside garden area. It was a very classy convention center.
My only complaint was that the water fountains needed some seriously better pressure. Children were having a hard time
