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10 Top Rated Things to Do in Columbia, South Carolina

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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

#1 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Columbia

Address: 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210

Phone: (803) 779-8717

Website: https://www.riverbanks.org/

Hours & Admission

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Riverbanks Botanical Garden

#2 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Columbia

Address: 1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia, SC 29169

Phone: (803) 779-8717

Website: https://www.riverbanks.org/botanical-garden/

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South Carolina State House

#3 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Columbia

Address: 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208

Phone: (803) 734-5049

Website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/

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South Carolina State Museum

#4 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Columbia

Address: 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: (803) 898-4921

Website: http://scmuseum.org/

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EdVenture Children's Museum

#5 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Columbia

Address: 211 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: (803) 779-3100

Website: https://www.edventure.org/

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Sesquicentennial State Park

#6 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Columbia

Address: 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

Phone: (803) 788-2706

Website: https://southcarolinaparks.com/sesqui

THINGS TO DO

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Congaree National Park

#7 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Columbia

Located south-west of Columbia, Congaree National Park is home of the tallest champion trees. The Congaree River flowing through the park support the growth of about 15 species of champion trees. The park is a designated wilderness area and it features hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and bird watching. The 2.4 mile Boardwalk Loop is a popular walkway through the swampy environment.