Experience Columbia SC

28/07/2025

Monday means it's time to explore some murals 🎨🩵 If you're looking to view your art out and about outside, head over to our website to learn how to experience a self-guided, public art tour around the region.

📍: Tunnelvision by Blue Sky

Photo by .angelique via Instagram

23/07/2025

Your formal invitation to get lost among the gardens and soak in the history at one of 's homes

📸: Tony Claremont
📍: Hampton Preston Mansion

19/07/2025

Buckets full of flavor can be found on farms, in markets, and in local dishes across town. With spots serving up locally sourced ingredients, it's hard not to savor the season when you have a meal in the 🤤🍅 Head to our site to see what's in season in the region and where to get these creative dishes & drinks

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📍: Bourbon & Rosewood Market

18/07/2025

Tonight is the time to enjoy summer nights at the South Carolina State Museum! Explore the museum after-hours and catch a special film screening featuring costumes currently on display in the Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume. Tonights movie: Beauty and the Beast (2017)! 👸🏽

17/07/2025

Maybe you like to flip the status quo and think dessert is the first course. Or perhaps you can't dine out without a sweet treat to complete the meal. Whatever your vice is, find the perfect little treat that suits you. From seasonal cheesecakes to classic cones, whatever you're looking to snack on, the has a bite for you 🍰🍨🍮

Discover the plethora of tasty treats available right in Columbia! From cheesecake to cupcakes, satisfy your sweet tooth and try something new!

15/07/2025

Hot summer nights, mid-July 🌅

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12/07/2025

Weekend plans include: getting your steps in, seeing some views & learning a thing or two. You can get all three when you visit any of the Historic Columbia homes and gardens.

🪻Take a self-guided tour of the grounds at the Robert-Mills House
🎧 Schedule a tour at one of the Historic Columbia homes
📲 download our (free!) Reconstructed Trail to learn about the Reconstruction Era in Columbia SC

Photo by Tony Claremont

11/07/2025

Friday happy hour is calling ☎️ What cocktail are you going to order to kick off the weekend? 🍸

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10/07/2025

Do you and your partner live on the adventurous side? Or is going out to see some home runs more your speed? However you and your honey like to spend your evenings, spend them with us in the ♥️ From going out on the river to strolling through art, there's so shortage of date night ideas around here.

A list of summer date night ideas in Columbia South Carolina including food, activities, outdoors, and drinks.

08/07/2025

Shopping local has never been as easy as it is now in the . With hundreds of local stores, artisans, and artists there's something for everyone across our region. Grab a souvenir, treat yourself to a present, or just window shop with our roundup of locally owned spots and locally sourced goods. 🛍️🎨

🧢 custom hats at A Little Happy
💎 stackable bracelets at Cola Stacks
🐓 original Ernest Lee, "The Chicken Man," artwork

It's time to get your shopping in order and we've got great local gift ideas or souvenirs. See our roundup of products made in Columbia, SC.

06/07/2025

Did you know the Columbia Museum of Art is offering free admission to SC residents all summer? It's true! All you have to do is show proof of residence at the front desk and you're off on a new adventure. If you're interested in some things you and your family can see there, look no further:

- Current exhibit: Sam Gilliam: Printmaker
- Take a public tour
- Yoga on Boyd Plaza
- Summer camp opportunities for the kiddos
- Spritz Mix Happy Hour

Photo courtesy of Forrest Clonts photography

05/07/2025

When you spend your Saturdays at Soda City Market what are you grabbing first? A new plant to light up your home or some coffee to start your morning off? Either way, you can find plenty of options of both here. 👩🏼‍🌾🧋

📸: Forrest Clonts photography