Gracious, graceful Columbia is the heart of South Carolina. Located in the geographic center of the state, Columbia proudly and effectively takes on the role as state capital, education center, caretaker of South Carolina history, tradition and culture, and home for nationally known attractions. Her keen civic pride and Southern hospitality make Columbia a supreme hostess.
As Columbia grew into a thriving metropolitan city, she never forgot about her past. Today, historical markers are woven throughout, carefully blending the old with the new, preserving the past while providing an exciting future. Historic monuments include the State Capital Building, the Confederate Relic Room and Museum, Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion, Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home and Mann-Simons Cottage. The past, present and future merge seamlessly in the South Carolina State Museum.
Columbia is also noted for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, one of the top 10 zoological parks in the nation. If you are an outdoors person, Columbia is the place for you! You can enjoy more than 540 miles of shoreline on Columbia's beautiful Lake Murray. Columbia also boasts more than 20 golf courses, all well-maintained and at a great value.
One visit to Clumbia and you will discover that hospitality is a way of life found nowhere else in America. Columbia combines all the best of the old and new South and her welcome mat is always out, ready to serve as the gracious host.
For more information about Columbia, visit www.columbiasc.net.
