In Columbia, there are more things to do than there are hours to do them. With a never-ending roster of live music events, festivals, and sporting events, you can discover something new for every season, and every day of the year. Run a marathon at Run Hard Columbia Marathon, celebrate the diverse Southern culture at Columbia International Festival, or bring back your childhood and attend the South Carolina State Fair.

The Columbia food scene is buzzing with new and exciting restaurants popping up all the time, while seasoned chefs continue to marvel diners with their culinary creations. Head to Main Street and you'll find Lula Drake, a cozy yet vibrant, old-world wine parlour bookends the other side of downtown. Nestled in between, you’ll find coffee shops, bakeries, a vegan café, fast-casual eateries, and a family-friendly Mexican restaurant. Snag an outdoor table year-round and enjoy our lively, tree-lined downtown.

Is all the world a stage? It could be, in Columbia, where men, women, children and even marionettes and muppets dance, sing, laugh and cry on dozens of stages throughout the region. If you like classic work, visit Town Theatre - the oldest continuously operating theater in the country. Traveling shows like Broadway in Columbia also make their way to the Capital City thanks to large venues like the Koger Center, the Township Auditorium and Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College.

In a Southern city with equal parts charm and unique local style, you can bet you’ll find great shopping from downtown’s walkable districts out to the big malls. If you’re looking to get all your shopping done in one place, Columbia's malls offer national retailers and plenty of restaurants to fuel your shopping spree. From sporting goods to clothing and home furnishings, all conveniently located just outside of downtown, both Columbiana Centre and the Village at Sandhills have what you need.