Columbia

Petting a giraffe at Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia; ExperienceColumbia

Columbia

Photos   Transport   Hotels   Map    Weather

Columbia, is a city of the Deep South, the state capital, and a university town that attracts business. Its positive job outlook, family attractiveness, and Low Country cuisine are worthy of weekend getaways.

History
Celia Mann bought her freedom and walked to Columbia and purchased Mann-Simons Cottage.

Cultural Sites
Two HBCUS, Benedict College and Allen University, call the city home.

Family Attractions
Family’s enjoy the Riverbanks Zoo and EdVenture Children’s Museum.

Restaurants
An update coming in August 2024.

YouTube video

Places of Worship
A collection of historic Black churches dot the landscape.

Historic Sites
A former nightclub, the Big Apple has been a landmark for the past 100 years.

General Attractions
South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art are stand-outs

Trivia & Famous Residents
Kimberly Clarice Aiken became the 5th African American to win Miss America.

More U.S. CITY GUIDES

0 replies

Login. Register. Use your Google / Facebook login.

Leave a Reply