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Columbia, SC
Best Family Friendly (Attractions & Activities)
(10 Overall Closest) |
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Adventure Carolina |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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1107 State St, Cayce 29033 • 803-796-4505 |
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CAYCE / WEST COLUMBIA. Adventure Carolina offers a variety of guided kayaking and canoeing trips on Columbia's rivers. The popular "After Work" trip on the Congaree lasts about 3 hours and is ideal for first-timers and families (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the summer). Weekend trips range from shorter jaunts to full-day excursions. If floating is more your speed, schedule a tubing trip, which is great for families and friends just looking for a fun, relaxing day in the sun. |
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Columbia Marionette Theatre |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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401 Laurel St, Columbia 29201 • 803-252-7366 |
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DOWNTOWN. The only purpose-built marionette theater in the US, this is also one of the largest, seating 300 people in front of a 30-foot stage. All shows are created in-house from the script up, including puppets designed specifically for each show. Entrancing for kids, to be sure, but grown-ups should be entertained as well, not to mention surprised at the skill, creativity and artistry on display. If a performance inspires you, there's a gift shop with a good selection of puppets you can take home. |
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Columbia Riverfront Park |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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312 Laurel St, Columbia 29201 • 803-545-3100 |
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DOWNTOWN. For area runners, cyclists and walkers, Riverfront Park is a top choice. The long strip of sidewalk flanks the Congaree, offering visitors cool shade beneath a canopy of trees. Stop at one of the benches scattered along the river to take in the scenic view. A pedestrian bridge spans a surging section of the river |
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EdVenture |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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211 Gervais St, Columbia 29201 • 803-779-3100 |
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THE VISTA. At Columbia's EdVenture you'll meet the 40-foot tall Eddie, who lives in the atrium across from the entrance. Through a series of tunnels and slides, kids can explore inside Eddie and discover just how amazing the human body is. The fun doesn't stop with Eddie – there are more hands-on exhibits here than most youngsters could appreciate in one visit. The communication exhibit includes a pneumatic tube (just like at the bank drive-thru), and there's a wonderful art room as well. Outside is a fascinating water fixture – dam it up, create a maze for your boat, and see how high you can make the water spout go! It's all good, clean, (educational) fun! |
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Frankie's Fun Park |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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140 Parkridge Dr, Columbia 29212 • 803-781-2342 |
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IRMO / ST ANDREWS. This amusement center can keep kids of all ages occupied for hours. Choose from great activities like miniature golf, go-carts, the ever-popular bumper boats, and even a batting cage. Older kids and teens will love the well-stocked arcade. This is active fun for the whole family, and it is also a great place for parties and events. |
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Ghosts and Legends of Columbia |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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Gervais St George Washington Monument, Columbia • 803-765-1837 |
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DOWNTOWN. Lauded by several media outlets, including the Learning and Home & Garden Channels, the America by Foot Tour Company works hard to preserve the oral tradition of storytelling and give visitors intimate glimpses at several Southern cities. This tour, for example, leads folks to various points in Columbia's downtown area, along the way offering a different perspective on the capital city's history by sharing its most spine-tingling ghost stories and folk tales. Reservations are a must. |
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Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia 29210 • 803-779-8717 |
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COLUMBIA NORTHWEST. Located near the Greystone Boulevard exit off I-26 and ranked as one of the most popular attractions in the Southeast, the zoo is home to a plethora of species. Monkeys, lions, birds, seals, koalas and much more are displayed in their natural habitats. The stunning botanical garden adjacent to the zoo features 70 acres of varied plant life, nature trails, and great views of the Saluda River. One of the more popular exhibits is the walk-through Lorikeet Aviary – for $1, you can hand-feed the colorful birds from small cups of fruit nectar. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Saluda Shoals Park |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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5605 Old Bush River Rd, Columbia 29212 • 803-772-6865 |
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IRMO / ST ANDREWS. A great place to spend a blistering summer's day, Saluda Shoals Park is situated on the banks of the Saluda River and has a variety of diversions for kids and other intrepid explorers. Within the 270-acre park's forested confines are paved and unpaved paths for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding, a canoe/kayak launch area, sweet fishing spots, and picnic facilities with barbecue grills. There's also Saluda Splash, a touch-activated water playground that kids will never want to leave. |
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Sesquicentennial State Park |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia 29223 • 803-788-2706 |
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COLUMBIA NORTHEAST. A suburban oasis, Sesquicentennial Park is 1419 acres of peace and relaxation. You can fish, canoe or kayak on the 30-acre lake, hike and mountain bike on miles of trails, participate in nature interpretation programs, enjoy a picnic, or swing, slide and jump at the playground. Originally constructed by the CCC in the 1930s, the park is also home to what is considered the oldest building in the county, a mid-1700s log cabin. |
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South Carolina Governor's Mansion |
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(Attractions & Activities - Family Friendly) |
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800 Richland St, Columbia 29201 • 803-737-1710 |
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DOWNTOWN. Built in 1855, this stately, gracious mansion has served as home to the state's governor since 1868. Prior to that time, it was used as officers' quarters for the Arsenal Military Academy. The beautifully landscaped grounds are often used for receptions and special events. |
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