Columbia, SC - Discount Hotels, Vacations, Resorts, Vacation Packages and Travel Guide As South Carolina's capital city, Columbia is a medley of Southern charm, history, recreation and culture. There is so much to do in Columbia that it can't all be done in one trip. Golfing is a major sport in the city, and there are various country clubs and golf centers for your convenience. Columbia is only about an hour away from the Master's Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, so you don't have to miss that first shot. Other outdoor activities that are popular in and around Columbia are boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, due to its proximity to rivers and lakes in the area. Also located in this area is the Columbia Inferno hockey team, and the South Carolina Fighting Gamecocks. Catch a game! Arts and culture also abound in Columbia. There are various theatres, galleries, dance companies, orchestra, museums, and various examples of art around the city. There are also various festivals throughout the year to celebrate this area's rich heritage. Hear music from the Columbia Choral Society, or the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra, or catch a show by the Columbia City Ballet, the South Carolina Shakespeare Company, or the Columbia Marionette Theatre (the only free standing theatre in the U.S. devoted to marionette arts)....more
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