# Things to see in Columbia, South Carolina (United States): 23 places and when to go

> Columbia, South Carolina is a city in United States with around 398,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Hiking (5), Food and drink (5). The best known are South Carolina State House, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Columbia Canal. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/columbia/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 34.04, -80.9
- **Population:** About 398,000
- **Places:** 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (6) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/senderismo/) (5) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (5) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 920 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Columbia, South Carolina

The places in and around Columbia, South Carolina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [South Carolina State House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/south-carolina-state-house/): State capitol building of the U.S. state of South Carolina - Columbia, South Carolina · 13 km
- [Riverbanks Zoo and Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/riverbanks-zoo/): Archive organization in Columbia, United States · 16 km
- [Columbia Canal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/columbia-canal-power-plant/): Canal in Richland county, South Carolina, U.S.A · 15 km
- [Columbia Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/columbia-museum-of-art/): Art museum in Columbia, South Carolina · 13 km
- [Columbia South Carolina Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/columbia-south-carolina-temple/): Temple of the LDS Church · 9.0 km
- [Basilica of St. Peter](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-peters-roman-catholic-church/): Roman catholic church in Columbia, South Carolina · 13 km
- [Gervais Street Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gervais-street-bridge/): Bridge in South Carolina crossing the Congaree river · 15 km
- [Greyhound Bus Depot](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/greyhound-bus-depot/): Bus station in Columbia, South Carolina · 13 km
- [Hampton–Preston House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hampton-preston-house-museum/): Historic house in South Carolina, United States · 12 km
- [New Brookland Historic District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-brookland-historic-district/): Historic district in South Carolina, United States · 15 km
- [West Gervais Street Historic District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/west-gervais-street-historic-district/): Historic district in South Carolina, United States · 14 km
- [Palmetto Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palmetto-trail/): Foot and bike trail in South Carolina · 9.9 km
- [Town Theatre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/town-theatre/): Theater in Columbia, South Carolina, United States · 13 km
- [Bierkeller Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bierkeller-brewing-company/): Brewery · 15 km
- [Craft And Draft](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/craft-and-draft/): Brewery · 11 km
- [Frankie's Fun Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/frankie-s-fun-park/): With kids · 24 km
- [Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hunter-gatherer-brewery-taproom/): Brewery · 12 km
- [Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palmetto-trail-capital-city-passage/): Hiking · 11 km
- [Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage to Gate 2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palmetto-trail-capital-city-passage-to-gate-2/): Hiking · 6.1 km
- [Palmetto Trail: Fort Jackson Passage](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/palmetto-trail-fort-jackson-passage/): Hiking · 7.2 km
- [Steel Hands Vista](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/steel-hands-vista/): Distillery · 14 km
- [Three Notch'd Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/three-notch-d-brewery/): Brewery · 13 km
- [Three Rivers Greenway](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/three-rivers-greenway/): Hiking · 20 km

## When to go to Columbia, South Carolina

The best time to visit Columbia, South Carolina is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 58 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 47 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 45 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 51 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 46 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 04 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 16 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 08 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 12 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 45 |

In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. In April, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Columbia, South Carolina

The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 920 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.04%2C-80.9)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.04%2C-80.9)

## Other towns nearby

- [Aiken, South Carolina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/aiken/): 7 places · 94 km
- [Rock Hill, South Carolina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rock-hill/): 6 places · 101 km
- [Augusta, Georgia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/augusta-2/): 7 places · 119 km
- [Charlotte, North Carolina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/charlotte/): 49 places · 130 km
- [Spartanburg, South Carolina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/spartanburg/): 11 places · 139 km
- [Huntersville](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/huntersville/): 6 places · 150 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Columbia, South Carolina?

The best known: [South Carolina State House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/south-carolina-state-house/), [Riverbanks Zoo and Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/riverbanks-zoo/), [Columbia Canal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/columbia-canal-power-plant/), [Columbia Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/columbia-museum-of-art/), [Columbia South Carolina Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/columbia-south-carolina-temple/). In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Columbia, South Carolina?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45.

### How do you get to Columbia, South Carolina?

The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 920 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.04%2C-80.9) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Columbia, South Carolina as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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