It will be steamy in South Carolina's capital city today, where year-round fun and exploration heat up the cosmopolitan scene. With fiery restaurants, hotels, live music and theater venues -- our brand of low to no-cost fun will make your visit sizzle.
Make sure your next event is the most successful ever by meeting in Columbia. Here in the heart of South Carolina, visitors experience the excitement of a thriving metropolis with a proud past rich in history and tradition.
The Columbia Regional Sports Council is your "go to" group for information on sponsorship, promotion and coordination for all sporting events, facilities and associations in the City of Columbia as well as Lexington and Richland counties.
Whether you're working on a story about Columbia or need a photo or logo in a hurry, this media section was created to make the process easier for you.
If you're looking for ways to help your business stand out in the minds of visitors and meeting planners, this section will guide you to the information you need.
The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism was organized as the Midlands Regional Convention Center Authority, a South Carolina nonprofit corporation as of July 5, 2001.
Daily park hours: 9 am - 5 pm. Extended spring/summer weekend hours: 9 am – 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks. For more than 30 years, Riverbanks has provided individuals, families and groups with a common place to connect with and learn about the world's wildlife and wild places. Twice awarded the Governor's Cup for South Carolina's Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction, Riverbanks is the premier family choice for education and recreation in the Southeast. Daily park hours: 9 am - 5 pm. Extended summer weekend hours: 9 am - 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays ( April - September). Open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.