Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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The Horseshoe
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McKissick Museum
Southern culture & natural environment. This college-affiliated museum details the culture & geography of the American South.
Finlay Park
A landscaped park with a lake & swings. An outdoor oasis with waterfalls, a lake, playgrounds, a pergola with swings & seasonal concessions.
South Carolina State Museum
Art, antiquities & science exhibits. Exhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill.
EdVenture
Kids' hands-on learning center. Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers.
Gist Park
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Historic site with trails & picnicking. Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables.
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
Park with an amphitheater & a greenway. This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway.
Granby Park
Riverfront sporting, camps & cabins. Natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.
West Columbia Interactive Art Park
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Hollywood Park
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Emily Douglas Park
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Wild & farm animals, plus gardens. Zoo with African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, a farm & botanical gardens.
Riverbanks Botanical Garden
Themed gardens & a splash area for kids. Gardens at Riverbanks Zoo featuring themed areas for native & exotic plants & a kids' splash zone.
Waterfall Junction
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Palmetto Falls Water Park
Recreational facility on a military base. Sprawling pool with slides & islands set on a military base (background check required for entry).
Saluda Shoals
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Frankie's Fun Park
High-energry, indoor-outdoor fun park. Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements.
Saluda Shoals Park
Hiking, fishing, picnic areas & kayaking. 400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails.
Sesquicentennial State Park
Forested outdoor recreation plus a lake. Forested park with a lake offering campsites, kayak & canoe rentals, a bicycle loop & nature trails.
Virginia Hylton Park
Shady spot with ponds & a playground. Tree-shaded oasis featuring a playground, koi ponds, gardens & a creek with scenic overlooks.
Lexington County Museum
Historic homes, buildings & artifacts. Historic buildings & homes (36 over 7 acres) housing pre-Civil-War-era furniture & artifacts.
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