Things to do in South Carolina Midlands

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South Carolina State House showing a park, a sunset and heritage architecture

South Carolina State House which includes a park, heritage architecture and a sunset

Columbia which includes a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens showing a garden, heritage elements and a house

South Carolina State House featuring a statue or sculpture, an administrative building and heritage architecture

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What to do in South Carolina Midlands

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Carowinds Theme Park

Choose from 13 roller coasters, chase your friends in a bumper car, enjoy the water slides and beaches of Boomerang Bay, and walk with dinosaurs.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your holiday in Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Congaree National Park

While protecting southern hardwood forest for the enjoyment of future generations, this park also offers hiking, canoeing and interesting ranger-led activities.

Magnolia Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Magnolia Mall during your trip to Florence. While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Fort Jackson

After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of South Carolina

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of South Carolina during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Colonial Life Arena

Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Williams Brice Stadium

Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to South Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Areas of South Carolina Midlands

Downtown Columbia

Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.

Columbia featuring a sunset, a church or cathedral and a park

The Vista

The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.

Tega Cay

You'll enjoy the theme parks and golf courses in Tega Cay. You might want to make time for a stop at Tega Cay Golf Club or Lake Wylie.

Rosewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.

St. Andrews

St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.

Shandon

While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.