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Welcome!
A city filled with great nightlife, arts, and history, Columbia delights visitors with its vibrance. With a great variety of attractions, visitors find many places of interest to make their time in Columbia memorable!
The Robert Mills House and Park, designed by Robert Mills, has a classical symmetric style and exquisite furnishings. The house was built as a home for Ainsley and Sarah Hall in 1823 but was never lived in as a personal home. Until the early 1960's the house served as a theological seminary and Bible college. Don't miss the garden which features a formal boxwood maze.
The Hampton-Preston Mansion served as the center of family and social gatherings for the Hamptons and later the Prestons until the Civil War. Until 1970 the home was the site of a women's college.
The Mann-Simons House built in 1850 was the home of Celia Mann - an African-American who purchased her freedom in the years before the Civil War. This cottage acted as a meeting place for many of the civic and church groups which formed in the African-American community.
The Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home is a great example of the Victorian influence in American architecture. Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, lived here as a teenager.
Museums in Columbia include: The Cayce Historical Museum that emphasizes the periods of Colonial trade, Indians, agricultural development and transportation from the 18th century to present.
The Columbia Fire Department Museum which highlights the importance of the department and the men and women within its service has great historical data, photos, and equipment.
South Carolina's largest fine art museum, The Columbia Museum of Art, has a broad spectrum of European and American fine and decorative art. Excellent temporary exhibitions, public programs and special events.
The South Carolina Philharmonic makes its home here and hosts a number of great artists yearly to perform with them at the Koger Center fo the Arts.
Theatres include the Chapin Community Theatre, Columbia Marionette Theatre, Dance Theatre of Columbia, Longstreet Theatre, Nickelodeon Theatre/Columbia Film Society, and many others.
From elegant dining to casual down home, visitors enjoy the variety available in this great city. Fresh seafood, veal, steaks - find it all here with flavors unique to this area.
Live entertainment, pool tables, game rooms, are offered throughout the city. Make sure you call around to find the venue that suits your tastes!
For more information be sure to check
the links located in the left column. Columbia awaits to share its unique Southern charm with you - have a great time!
