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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.
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 (6) · Hiking (5) · Food and drink (5) · With kids (2) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (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 HouseState capitol building of the U.S. state of South Carolina - Columbia, South Carolina13 km
- Riverbanks Zoo and GardenArchive organization in Columbia, United States16 km
- Columbia CanalCanal in Richland county, South Carolina, U.S.A15 km
- Columbia Museum of ArtArt museum in Columbia, South Carolina13 km
- Columbia South Carolina TempleTemple of the LDS Church9.0 km
- Basilica of St. PeterRoman catholic church in Columbia, South Carolina13 km
- Gervais Street BridgeBridge in South Carolina crossing the Congaree river15 km
- Greyhound Bus DepotBus station in Columbia, South Carolina13 km
- Hampton–Preston HouseHistoric house in South Carolina, United States12 km
- New Brookland Historic DistrictHistoric district in South Carolina, United States15 km
- West Gervais Street Historic DistrictHistoric district in South Carolina, United States14 km
- Palmetto TrailFoot and bike trail in South Carolina9.9 km
- Town TheatreTheater in Columbia, South Carolina, United States13 km
- Bierkeller Brewing CompanyBrewery15 km
- Craft And DraftBrewery11 km
- Frankie's Fun ParkWith kids24 km
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/TaproomBrewery12 km
- Palmetto Trail: Capital City PassageHiking11 km
- Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage to Gate 2Hiking6.1 km
- Palmetto Trail: Fort Jackson PassageHiking7.2 km
- Steel Hands VistaDistillery14 km
- Three Notch'd BreweryBrewery13 km
- Three Rivers GreenwayHiking20 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.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:46
- JunBest time14:15
- JulBest time14:04
- AugBest time13:16
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovPossible10:12
- DecPossible9:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Aiken, South Carolina7 places94 km
- Rock Hill, South Carolina6 places101 km
- Augusta, Georgia7 places119 km
- Charlotte, North Carolina49 places130 km
- Spartanburg, South Carolina11 places139 km
- Huntersville6 places150 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Columbia, South Carolina?
The best known: South Carolina State House, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia Canal, Columbia Museum of Art, 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 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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