Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Lexington

Virginia Hylton Park

Virginia Hylton Park

Shady spot with ponds & a playground. Tree-shaded oasis featuring a playground, koi ponds, gardens & a creek with scenic overlooks.

111 Maiden Ln, Lexington, SC 29072, United States

Lexington County Museum

Lexington County Museum

Historic homes, buildings & artifacts. Historic buildings & homes (36 over 7 acres) housing pre-Civil-War-era furniture & artifacts.

231 Fox St, Lexington, SC 29072

Saluda Shoals Park

Saluda Shoals Park

Hiking, fishing, picnic areas & kayaking. 400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails.

5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212, United States

Irmo Town Park

Irmo Town Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

7330 Carlisle St, Irmo, SC 29063

Frankie's Fun Park

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.

140 Parkridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29212, United States

Waterfall Junction

Waterfall Junction

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia, SC 29169, United States

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

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.

1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia, SC 29169, United States

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Wild & farm animals, plus gardens. Zoo with African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, a farm & botanical gardens.

500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210

The Final Door Escape Room Columbia

The Final Door Escape Room Columbia

Visit this great place for kids and families!

930 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033

West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater

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.

109 Alexander Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

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.

312 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

EdVenture

EdVenture

Kids' hands-on learning center. Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers.

211 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

South Carolina State Museum

South Carolina State Museum

Art, antiquities & science exhibits. Exhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill.

301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Granby Park

Granby Park

Riverfront sporting, camps & cabins. Natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.

100 Catawba Cir, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Finlay Park

Finlay Park

A landscaped park with a lake & swings. An outdoor oasis with waterfalls, a lake, playgrounds, a pergola with swings & seasonal concessions.

930 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Columbia Museum of Art

Columbia Museum of Art

Large art collection in modern environs. Paintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building.

1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Robert Mills House and Gardens

Robert Mills House and Gardens

19th-century house with antique decor. 1820s neoclassical mansion by architect Robert Mills, featuring period decor & parklike grounds.

1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201

McKissick Museum

McKissick Museum

Southern culture & natural environment. This college-affiliated museum details the culture & geography of the American South.

816 Bull St, Columbia, SC 29208, United States

Maxcy Gregg Park

Maxcy Gregg Park

Landscaped urban refuge with pool. City green space with walking trails, a garden & an Olympic-sized, seasonal swimming pool.

1806 Blossom St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

216 S Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29205, United States

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