Visit Columbia, SC Today

Centrally located in South Carolina, Columbia, the state capital, is home to the University of South Carolina, and the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden. Guests of the Best Western hotels in Columbia enjoy easy access to the city's attractions and sights, along with a scenic drive south into nearby Charleston. The kids can explore the city's long history at the South Carolina State Museum. Another fun historical attraction is the Robert Mills Historic House and Park. Don't forget to take the kids for a visit to Congaree National Park Columbia is a great southern feel to it - but it's not just it's history.

College football fans love a trip to Columbia for hard-hitting, SEC action. Head to Williams-Brice Stadium on a Saturday during the fall and take in all the excitement, fervor, and anticipation of a college game day in the south, as the South Carolina Gamecocks battle their way through the rough and tumble SEC. Be sure to enjoy a relaxing day outdoors at Finley Park, or see some incredible works of art at the Columbia Museum of Art. Columbia - plenty of down home charm - with the excitement of the big city.