Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Clemson Sandhill Children's Garden
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Sesquicentennial State Park
Forested outdoor recreation plus a lake. Forested park with a lake offering campsites, kayak & canoe rentals, a bicycle loop & nature trails.
McKissick Museum
Southern culture & natural environment. This college-affiliated museum details the culture & geography of the American South.
Robert Mills House and Gardens
19th-century house with antique decor. 1820s neoclassical mansion by architect Robert Mills, featuring period decor & parklike grounds.
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Preserved 19-century house & gardens. 1818 family residence & onetime governor's mansion open for tours of interior & surrounding gardens.
Mann-Simons Site
House museum in a historic cottage. House museum in a mid-19th-century Columbia Cottage owned by a prominent African-American family.
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.
Governor's Mansion
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EdVenture
Kids' hands-on learning center. Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers.
South Carolina State Museum
Art, antiquities & science exhibits. Exhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill.
South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
Exhibits & artifacts on military history. Flags, swords & other state historic artifacts exhibited from the Revolutionary War to modern times.
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.
Ridgewood Park Community Center
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The Final Door Escape Room Columbia
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The Palmetto Experience
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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.
PlayMatters
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Saluda Shoals
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Leo’s Landing
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