Cultural Amenities in the Heart of South Carolina

Colonial Life Arena 

Richland County, SC

The largest arena in South Carolina, it provides multi-purpose space for concerts, graduations, family-friendly entertainment, and sporting events.  🌐 

Columbia Children's Theatre

Richland County, SC

Specializing in theatrical performances for families and young audiences for more than a decade. Classes and educational programs available.  🌐 

Columbia City Ballet

Richland County, SC

Bringing classical and seasonal ballet performances to the stage for more than 50 years in South Carolina's capital city, Columbia.  🌐 

Columbia Marionette Theatre

Richland County, SC

Puppetry brings entertaining and educational stories to life for children of all ages.  🌐 

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

Kershaw County, SC

Cultural hub of Kershaw County featuring space for theatrical performances, dance studios, rental space and more.  🌐 

Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College

Lexington County, SC

Presenting stage and film productions appealing to adult and youth audiences. Housed on the Harbison Campus of Midlands Technical College (MTC).  🌐 

Koger Center for the Arts

Richland County, SC

Hosting locally- and globally-recognized performances with theater space for more than 2,500 audience members.  🌐 

The Senate at Tin Roof

Richland County, SC

Providing full-service concert and event management for musical and stage performances.  🌐 

New Brookland Tavern

Lexington County, SC

Oldest, continuously running music club and tavern in the Columbia area featuring musical and comedic performances.  🌐 

Newberry Community Players

Newberry County, SC

Housed in the former Ritz 1936 movie theater, this theater troop purchased the building in the 1970s. Features stage performances and family film nights.  🌐 

Newberry Opera House

Newberry County, SC

Gothic-style theater that has been part of the county's landscape since the late 1800s. A former multi-purpose government and entertainment venue, it is now solely a home to live performances.  🌐 

The Nickelodeon

Richland County, SC

Focused on community-impacting film works, this theater showcases independent films, special curated series, and one-off screenings. Founded in 1979 as South Carolina’s only non-profit arthouse cinema.  🌐 

Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center

Orangeburg County, SC

Multi-functional facility providing educational opportunities to youth and adults, and artistic exhibitions and activities.  🌐 

South Carolina Philharmonic

Richland County, SC

Offering high-quality, professional musical orchestral performances for over 50 seasons.  🌐 

Township Auditorium

Richland County, SC

Historic landmark in downtown Columbia bringing a variety of popular music, theater and comedic performances to the stage.  🌐 

Trustus Theatre

Richland County, SC

Pushing the envelope with a wide variety of theatrical styles to suit nearly any theater fan’s taste.  🌐 

Flight Adventure Park Irmo

Lexington County, SC

Indoor facility offering ice skating, trampolines, inflatables, indoor sports, trampolines, and more. An Ice Hockey Program, ice skating fundamentals, plus party groups also available.  🌐 

Flight Adventure Park Sandhill

Richland County, SC

Indoor facility offering laser tag, trampolines, inflatables, indoor sports, trampolines, and more. An After School Program, plus party groups also available.  🌐 

Frankie's Fun Park

Richland County, SC

Enjoy some family-fun time on the race track, in the arcade, or putting on the mini-golf courses.  🌐 

Orangeburg County Aquatic Park

Orangeburg County, SC

Beat the summer heat at this park featuring multiple water slides, a lazy river, and more. Located at the YMCA.  🌐 

Owens Field Skate Park

Richland County, SC

15,000 square foot outdoor skate park with resources for skate-boarders such as a street plaza, rails, and “pool” bowls. Also features amenities for soccer, t-ball, and more.  🌐 

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Richland County, SC

Nationally-ranked zoo! Home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals, and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. Lush 170-acre site featuring dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks.  🌐 

Stevens Park

Kershaw County, SC

This multi-purpose playground for children of all ages features a children's playground, adult exercise equipment, a skate park, community park, and a Community Center with bowling and rental space.  🌐 

Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center

Calhoun County, SC

Opened in 1959, the center operates today as an exhibition space and venue for community and cultural events.  🌐 

Camden Archives and Museum

Kershaw County, SC

Functioning as a museum and archives facility, it offers visitors views of permanent and rotating exhibits, as well as regional artifact collections on display.  🌐 

Cayce Historical Museum 

Lexington County, SC

Showcasing exhibits on the history of the first European settlements in the region, as well as Native American artifacts dating back thousands of years.  🌐 

Clarendon County Historical Society Museum and History Center

Clarendon County, SC

Museum focused on the education and preservation of the history of Clarendon County.  🌐 

Columbia Museum of Art

Richland County, SC

A cultural anchor of the capital city’s downtown, this award-winning museum boasts an expansive collection of masterpieces by some of the world’s most well-known artists. Event and rental space available.  🌐 

EdVenture Columbia 

Richland County, SC

At 92,000 square feet, this educational museum offers hands-on exhibits, special events, and opportunities for family fun.  🌐 

Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center 

Orangeburg County, SC

Explore South Carolina’s rural roots through a tour of recreated buildings and a cotton gin.  🌐 

Fairfield County Museum 

Fairfield County, SC

Repository for county artifacts and educational resource for community and students.  🌐 

Lexington County Museum 

Lexington County, SC

Relive the history of Lexington County residents from the 1770s through the days of the Civil War.  🌐 

Immersion SC

Richland County, SC

Showcasing a variety of interactive art room exhibits created by South Carolina artists, get immersed in their creativity.  🌐 

National Steeplechase Museum

Kershaw County, SC

The only U.S. museum dedicated to the history of steeplechasing. Located in the historic City of Camden, home to multiple major horse races.  🌐 

Newberry Arts Center 

Newberry County, SC

Focusing on arts and community engagement, this new arts center offers visitors learning opportunities and provides venue space.  🌐 

The Newberry Museum

Newberry County, SC

Located in a historic Federal Building and U.S. Post Office, this museum houses a large collection of mostly local artifacts and displays.  🌐 

NoMa Warehouse

Richland County, SC

Creative co-working community for local artists and makers, this facility also provides pop up events, classes, seminars, live music, shoppoing, and the NoMA Flea.  🌐 

South Carolina State Museum 

Richland County, SC

The largest museum in the state, it is also the first in the U.S. to house a museum planetarium, observatory and 4D theater. Located in the historic Columbia Mills building, the building is the museum’s largest artifact and dates back to 1894. Exhibits include South Carolina art, natural and cultural history, science and technology spread over 225,000 square feet.  🌐 

South Carolina Railroad Museum 

Fairfield County, SC

This museum functions as a preservation museum and place to experience the excitement of riding the rails.  🌐 

Bonds Conway House 

Kershaw County, SC

Historic home thought to have been built by the first African American in Camden to buy his freedom, Bonds Conway. Now the office for the Kershaw County Historical Society.  🌐 

Calhoun County Courthouse 

Calhoun County, SC

Constructed in 1913 and named after John C. Calhoun.  🌐 

City of Camden Historic District 

Kershaw County, SC

Features over five dozen historic sites pre-dating the mid-1800s.  🌐 

Clarendon County Archives & History Center 

Clarendon County, SC

Clarendon County’s repository for local history. Housed inside the historic county library.  🌐 

Colonel J.A. Banks House 

Calhoun County, SC

Former 1890s residence of South Carolina State Representative and Senator J.A. Banks.  🌐 

Fairfield County Courthouse 

Fairfield County, SC

Standing in the heart of downtown Winnsboro, this iconic symbol of Fairfield county was built in 1823 by Robert Mills, designer of the Washington Monument.  🌐 

Hampton Preston Mansion & Gardens 

Richland County, SC

Among the oldest homes in Columbia, the structure has survived hundreds of years and been utilized for numerous purposes. The home is set on four acres of lush antebellum gardens.  🌐 

Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site

Kershaw County, SC

107-acre outdoor museum complex featuring Revolutionary War battling grounds, John Craven house, various original structures, and more. An annual re-enactment is held in November.  🌐 

Kensington Mansion & Plantation

Richland County, SC

1850s plantation home constructed using Italian-based architectural design inspiration. The property is often used for event rentals.  🌐 

Kershaw County Courthouse 

Kershaw County, SC

The courthouse standing today was built in the mid-1960s on a former 1905 courthouse location.  🌐 

Newberry College

Newberry County, SC

Starting with a single building in 1856, Newberry College has grown to encompass numerous buildings and serves over 1,000 students annually as an independent institution.  🌐 

Orangeburg Downtown Historic District 

Orangeburg County, SC

Located in the heart of Orangeburg, the Downtown Historic District is made up of dozens of structures dating back to the 1880s that feature varying architectural styles.  🌐 

Richardson Cemetery 

Clarendon County, SC

As Clarendon County’s oldest cemetery, Richardson Cemetery is the final resting place for a number of generations of local families.  🌐 

Ridgeway Historic District 

Fairfield County, SC

This district showcases buildings constructed in the late 1800s and early 1900s during the boom of cotton production in the County.  🌐 

Robert Mills House & Gardens

Richland County, SC

A Classical Revival townhouse constructed in 1823 and located in downtown Columbia. It is one of five national historic landmarks in the city.  🌐 

S.C. Archives & History Center 

Richland County, SC

Home to more than three centuries of South Carolina history, it is comprised of one of the biggest state archival collections in the nation.  🌐 

S.C. Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum

Richland County, SC

Focusing on the state’s military history, this museum provides visitors a glimpse into the days of the Revolutionary war through today.  🌐 

S.C. Governor's Mansion

Richland County, SC

The official residence of the South Carolina Governor, it began as part of the Arsenal Military Academy and was converted into a residence in the late 1860s. Over 30 South Carolina governors have occupied the residence.  🌐 

S.C. State House & African American History Monument

Richland County, SC

Located in the heart of the capital city and state, the South Carolina State House has been part of the state’s history for hundreds of years. It first dwelled along the coastline in Charleston, but was relocated to Columbia in 1790. Monuments on the grounds and building display the state’s profound history, including the  African American History Monument  which was the first of its kind constructed on state house grounds in the U.S.  🌐 

Santee Indian Mound and Fort Watson Site

Clarendon County, SC

The site, once occupied by the Santee Indian tribe, was re-purposed by European settlers as a military fort in the late 1800s.  🌐 

Supreme Court of South Carolina 

Richland County, SC

The highest court in South Carolina, the Supreme Court, holds appellate and original jurisdictions.  🌐 

University of South Carolina campus & Horseshoe

Richland County, SC

Designed in 1905 with the aid of well-known architect Robert Mills, the horseshoe and its buildings are the site of USC’s original campus, dating back to the early 1800’s.  🌐 

Winnsboro Historic District 

Fairfield County, SC

Chartered in 1785, Wynnsborough, later renamed to Winnsboro, became Fairfield County’s seat. The Historic District is comprised of structures dating back to some of the town’s earliest days.  🌐 

Winnsboro Town Clock 

Fairfield County, SC

Part of the Winnsboro Historic District, the clock was constructed in the 1830s and is famed as the longest continuously running clock in the nation.  🌐 

Winnsboro Town Hall (Williford House)

Fairfield County, SC

Also recognized as the Williford House, this structure is included in the Winnsboro Historic District.  🌐