Things to Do with Toddlers
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Columbia Museum of Art
Large art collection in modern environs. Paintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building.
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.
Columbia Marionette Theatre
Puppet shows for all ages plus parties. Theater where puppets perform on a roomy stage also has multiple themed rooms available for parties.
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 Interactive Art Park
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Emily Douglas Park
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Sea Lion Landing
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Waterfall Junction
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Summit Adventure West Columbia
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Greenview Park
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Altitude Trampoline Park - Columbia
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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).
PlayMatters
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Leo’s Landing
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Surge Adventure Park
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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.
Moore Park
Trails, picnic areas & play structures. Wooded park with a pond, picnic shelters, walking trails, multiple playgrounds & an amphitheater.
Flight Adventure Park Sandhill
Facility for recreation, classes & camps. Complex for playing various sports including soccer & lacrosse plus exercise classes & summer camps.
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