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Columbia

Columbia is the capital city and second largest city in South Carolina. It is home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army's Fort Jackson. It is in the approximate geographic center of the state, and was one of the first planned cities in the United States.

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    Columbia Fireflies

    The City of Columbia's Minor League Baseball team with single-game tickets starting as low as $6.

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    Craft Axe Throwing

    Axe, Hatchet or Tomahawk Throwing

    A destination for axe-throwing, tomahawk, and hatchet enthusiasts. Craft beverages are available. Groups and parties welcome. Experts will guide you through axe-throwing, ensuring a safe and entertaining experience for all skill levels.

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    Kadampa Meditation Buddhist Center

    Kadampa Meditation Buddhist Center is a great place to learn about meditation and Buddhism. The center is right across from the state capitol building and offers classes nearly every day of the week.

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    Melton Memorial Observatory

    The Melton Observatory is open to the public every Monday night when the sky is clear. Drop by to see planets, stars, nebulae, or whatever else is visible in the night sky.

    Mon 9:30-11:30PMFree

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    Nickelodeon

    For independent film in Columbia, this is your place. Also has several film festivals throughout the year and is a comfortable movie theater.

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    South Carolina Gamecocks

    One of Columbia's great institutions is University of South Carolina sports. The Gamecocks compete in 9 men's and 12 women's sports, almost all in the Southeastern Conference. As with most large schools, their hot-button sports are traditionally football and men's basketball, although their most nationally competitive have been women's basketball (in which they frequently lead the entire NCAA in attendance, and often outdraw the men) and baseball. Most athletic facilities are on campus, with the best-known venues being Williams-Brice Stadium (football), Colonial Life Arena (both basketball teams), and Founders Park (baseball).

    Mon–Fri 8:30AM–5PM

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    Famously Hot SC Pride

    Annual LGBT pride festival held in downtown Columbia in October along with Outfest, a block party held in June coinciding with pride month. SC Pride also supports Brave The Rainbow, an initiative for businesses in the Midlands showing support of the LGBT community on their storefronts.

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    Three Rivers Greenway

    Riverfront Park

    This series of trails is popular with joggers, dog walkers, bikers, skaters, etc. One can walk along almost the entire riverfront on the east and west sides of the river. Access via Laurel Street or Gervais Street. Beautiful views of the 3 rivers (Saluda and Broad combine to form the Congaree).