Columbia, South Carolina area attractions are easy to find lying at the confluence of three rivers just downstream from a 50,000-acre recreational lake. Enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine per year, visitors can expect Columbia and the surrounding communities to offer an exciting variety of year-round attractions to explore. You'll find fascinating historical and cultural attractions, a world-class zoo, outdoor recreation, festivals, parks and sporting events. Browse over 80 Columbia attractions below, sortable by type and location.
The Columbia Museum of Art is South Carolina's premier international art museum with extraordinary collections of European and American fine and decorative art that span centuries. Founded in 1950,...More
Founded in 1896, the SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum is the oldest museum in the Columbia area. The museum focuses on South Carolina's military history from the Revolutionary War to the...More
The rich history of the SC National Guard is captured in the South Carolina Military Museum's many exhibits. From the SC Guard's early days during the Colonial Wars to its current efforts in the...More
Established in 1945, the US Army Finance Corps Museum holds one of the largest collections of military currency in the world. Significant objects in the collection include Colonial currency from the...More