WELCOME GAMECOCKS! The Out-of- State Guide to Gamecock Country
Student Success Center University of South Carolina Dear Out-of-State Student,
Welcome to South Carolina! We are so pleased to have you share your undergraduate experience here with us. Your time here will not only be a great experience, but you will find yourself being exposed to so many new and exciting things. Columbia, South Carolina and the University of South Carolina is a great place filled with limitless opportunities for you to explore our great university, but also our city and state! If you are from the northern, western or midwestern states, the southern experience is one you are sure to enjoy. The great weather, great food and the southern hospitality makes you feel right at home. It’s important to get involved! Take advantage of all the activities and opportunities available to you here. We have exciting programs and services available just for out-of-state students like you! The University of South Carolina is your new home away from home, so make your time here exciting and worthwhile. The purpose of this guide is to get you started on your journey and adjustment as well as provide you with the basic essentials you need to make a successful transition into USC. We wish you all the best and congratulate you on your decision to attend the University of South Carolina. Have a great semester. Go Gamecocks!
Sincerely,
Paul S. Millard Coordinator of Transfer & Special Student Population Services Student Success Center Thomas Cooper Library Twitter: 803-777-4163 @UofSCOutofState [email protected]
1 Table of Contents
Transportation Recreation pg 3: General Driving Directions pg 18: Congaree Vista, Five Points, West Vista, pg 4: Airports & Main Street/Downtown Columbia pg 5: Columbia Charlotte Shuttle & Rideshare pg 19: Village at Sandhill, Forest Acres, & pg 6: Highways & Greyhound Harbison pg 7: USC Parking Services pg 20: Southern Attire pg 8: The Carolina Shuttle & APO Escort Arts & Culture Service pg 21: Columbia Museum of Art & Colonial pg 9: Evening Shuttle & Daily Shuttle Routes Life Arena pg 10: Shuttle Routes & Parking Garages Map pg 22: SC State Museum, Koger Center, & pg 11: USC Fun Facts Nickelodeon Theater The Essentials pg 23: SC State House pg 12: Auto Care, Banks, Hospitals, Pharmacies, Sports & Outdoors & Student Health Services pg 23: Congaree National Park pg 13: South Carolina Facts pg 24: Sesquicentennial State Park & Harbison Campus Resources State Forest pg 14: Student Success Center pg 25: West Columbia Riverwalk & Cayce pg 15-16: Office of the Registrar Riverwalk pg 17: Southern Food pg 26: Lake Murray
2 Transportation General Driving Directions
To Bush River Road: Take Blossom St. west to Huger. Turn right onto Huger and follow to I-126 westbound. Take the exit to Colonial Life Blvd and then turn right onto Bush River Road to reach Dutch Square Mall, Burlington Coat Factory, and Dutch Square Cinema.
To Forest Drive Area: Take Sumter St. north to Taylor St. Turn right onto Taylor St. Follow Taylor east through Allen University and Benedict College. Taylor becomes Forest Drive. Richland Mall is at the intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline. Continue on Forest Drive to find Piggly Wiggly, Trenholm Plaza, Publix, Books a Million, Stein Mart, Fresh Market, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Hobby Lobby, several fast food chains and other specialty shops.
To Harbison Boulevard: Take Blossom St. west to Huger St. Turn right onto Huger and follow to I-126 westbound, which becomes I-26 (Spartanburg). Take Exit 103 onto Harbison Boulevard and follow road around curve to Lowe’s, Home Depot, Columbiana Centre, Pier One, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Sam’s Club, Carmike Cinemas, and Columbiana Grande.
To Two Notch Road: Take Sumter St. north to Gervais St. Turn right onto Gervais, then left onto Bull St. Bull St. becomes I-277. Take exit I-20 East (Florence), then take Exit #74 off I-20 onto Two Notch Rd. Turn right to go to Lowe’s, Pier One, Best Buy, Columbia Place Mall, and Phoenix Theatres. Take a left to find Target and Home Depot.
3 Airports Students who fly home have the options of three midsize airports in the state of South Carolina and one major airport in Charlotte, NC.
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): CAE is the largest airport in the City of Columbia and annually serves more than 1.2 million passengers. The airlines that fly from Columbia are American Eagle Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Air Lines, and US Airways.
The Greenville Spartanburg International Airport: GSP is the second busiest airport in the state of South Carolina and serves more than 1.75 million passengers. The airlines that fly from GSP are Allegiant, American Eagle Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways.
The Charleston International Airport: CHS is the busiest airport in the state of South Carolina and serves over 2 million passengers annually. The airlines that fly from CHS are American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, and Jet Blue.
The Charlotte-Douglas International Airport: The major airport located close to Columbia is the Charlotte- Douglas International Airport (CLT). Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in the world offering more than 140 nonstop destinations around the globe. CLT is US Airways’ largest hub and the second largest airport on the East Coast. All other major airlines are also represented at this airport.
4 Student Success Center University of South Carolina Using Columbia Charlotte & Rideshare Rideshare To use the USC affiliated Rideshare, please follow The Columbia Charlotte Shuttle provides door-to- this link: https://offcampushousing.sc.edu and use terminal passenger transportation between USC your username & password to log in. and the Charlotte Airport. The fares for adults Once you1 have logged in, select “Message Boards”. are $49 and children (12 and younger) are $25. Fares are per person and each way. To make a reservation call 803-783-5123 or toll free at 866- 284-3018. If you reach their voicemail, please leave a message. To visit their webpage please visit www. 2 ColumbiaCharlotteShuttle.com. You can also email Once you have selected Message Boards, select Rideshare. them at [email protected]. 3 You can either type your destination into the search box 4and select “Go” …. or you can select “Add New Post”.
If you selected “Add New Post” please fill out the required fields with as a much detailed information as you can. You want to make sure you include:
1. Your destination 2. How much you are willing to pay or contribute5 to gas funds 3. Your contact information (email and/or cell phone number) 4. The date in which you need the ride 5. Location of pick up & drop off 6. Whether or not you need a return ride to get back to campus 7. And lastly, make sure you click SAVE.
If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact the Office of Off-Campus Student Services by either calling 5 (803) 777-3366 or emailing [email protected]. SSC RIDSH1 5/13 Highways Greyhound Columbia is connected to many highways including Interstate 20, Interstate 26, The Greyhound bus Interstate 77, Interstate 85, Interstate 95, Interstate 126, and Interstate 277. station is located at 2015 Gervais St. in Interstate 20 is a major thoroughfare cutting across the state of South Carolina, Columbia. To reach the linking the state with important transportation and business hubs to the north, bus station you may west, and south including Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina (via Interstate call their main line at 77), and Washington, D.C. (via Interstate 95). 803-256-6465. The hours of operation are Interstate 26 is a South Carolina interstate highway running generally east–west subject to change, so from Landrum, in Spartanburg County, to U.S. Route 17, in Charleston, South please call to verify Carolina. It is the longest interstate highway in South Carolina. hours before making travel arrangements. Interstate 77 is a north-south interstate highway that covers 91.2 miles (146.8 km) in the state of South Carolina, and extends from the national southern terminus at an interchange with Interstate 26 near Columbia, north to the North Carolina state line near Rock Hill and Charlotte, NC.
Interstate 85 runs northeast-southwest through Upstate South Carolina connecting regionally with Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Interstate 95 is a major interstate highway running along the East Coast of the United States from Florida to Maine. In South Carolina, I-95 runs approximately parallel to the Atlantic Ocean shore, although about 50 miles (80 km) inland, from Hardeeville in the south to Dillon in the northeast.
6 University of South Carolina Parking Services Parking Services is responsible for the registration of all vehicles parked on campus and the implementation of all policies and regulations governing parking on campus.
Parking on campus is available to all students, faculty, and staff whose vehicle displays a valid parking permit. Permits may be obtained from Parking Services. A valid permit allows the bearer the privilege of parking on campus. Unless otherwise specified, the permit does not guarantee a parking space. Inability to locate a legal space in a parking area does not justify incorrect parking. Handicap parking permits may be obtained by providing appropriate medical documentation.
The University assumes no responsibility for the care or protection of any vehicle or its content while it is parked on campus. Valuables should not be left in parked vehicles at any time. Vehicles should be locked when not in use. Thefts or damages that occur should be immediately reported to the University Police Department for investigation (803- 777-4215).
Parking Services is located in the Pendleton Street Garage at the corner of Pickens and Pendleton streets. Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information about parking please visit http://www.sc.edu/vmps/park.html or contact parking services at (803) 777–5160.
7 The Carolina Shuttle APO Escort Services The Carolina Shuttle operates Monday through Friday, APO Escort service is sponsored by the Iota Mu 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. The Evening Shuttle operates Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service from 6:00 pm - 12:30 am. The system operates during Fraternity. the Fall and Spring semesters, with limited operation during the summer, reading days, and holidays. As a service to the University community, APO Service is free to all USC students, faculty, and provides escort transportation anywhere on staff. Shuttle/Parking maps are available at Parking campus. APO helps make night travel safer by Services, the Askus information desk at the Russell operating a van which picks up and drops off House, and at Vehicle Management. people during the late night hours. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take advantage Commuting students are encouraged to park in of this free service. lots located at the Coliseum, Bates Area, and 1600 Hampton then ride the Shuttle to central campus. This service is available from Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 pm - 12:00 am. To arrange a pickup, The Carolina Shuttle stops only at locations indicated just call 777-DUCK (3825). On occasions when APO by the color coded dots on the Shuttle map and on is not available, the University Police (777-4215) can the online Carolina Shuttle and Parking Map. Each assist you in returning to your car or residence hall location is serviced by the indicated color dots. These safely. color dots correspond to colored signs displayed on the exterior of the buses and at shuttle stops. The APO website can be found at http://apoiotamu.tripod.com/escort.html. The Carolina Shuttle does not run on a set For more information about shuttle services, please schedule. Buses will arrive at the designated stops visit http://www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle.html#top or approximately every fifteen minutes. contact (803) 777-1080.
8 Evening Shuttle Daily Shuttle Routes The Evening Shuttle consists of two 15-passenger vans running from 6:00 pm - Coliseum, Discovery Plaza Garage, CLS/Honors 12:30 am when classes are in session. College Res. Hall, PE Center, Nursing
Stops are at the Coliseum, Russell House, Greek Village, Coliseum, Discovery Plaza Garage, Nursing, BA/Capstone, Maxcy, Byrnes Horseshoe, Pendleton Garage, Capstone/Moore Center, Towers/CLS, Swearingen, the School of Business Roost, Bates, the PE Center/South & East Academic Enrichment Center, Bates, Band/ Quad area, and the Greek Village. A white Dance, CLS/Honors College Res. Hall, Horseshoe/ strobe light and a color scheme related to Health Sciences, Horizon Garage, Swearingen the Carolina Shuttle System will identify Engineering the Evening Shuttle. Students, faculty, and staff can wait inside residence halls Bates, Nursing, Horizon Garage, Swearingen or academic college lobbies and see the Engineering shuttle from a secure area. Barnwell Parking Lot, Capstone/Moore School of Business, Nursing, NAC, McMaster, 1600 Hampton
Coliseum, Law School, Horseshoe, Discovery Plaza Garage
Coliseum, Music/Discovery Plaza Garage, Russell House, Nursing, Capstone/BA, Maxcy, Byrnes, CLS/Honors College Res. Hall, Swearingen Engineering, Academic Enrichment Center, Roost, Bates, PE Center, Greek Village, 9 Wellness Center Parking Garages & Reserved Spaces Students, faculty and staff may apply for paid reserved parking for the following locations.
Pendleton Street Garage Blossom Street Garage Senate Street Garage Bull Street Garage Horizon Garage Discovery Plaza Garage
Shuttle Routes & Parking Garages 10 USC’s Student Population: USC Tips for Success 45% “USC is a leader Fun out-of-state at providing Facts opportunities for students to engage 55% in research and in-state study abroad and community service and internships The University outside the classroom. of South I encourage you to Carolina was find out more about founded in 1801. the options available to you through the USC Connect office.”
The Clemson rivalry began Cocky is USC’s official - Kevin Elliott Faculty Principal, Green Quad in the 1880s. Every year mascot and was introduced in 1980 to Associate Professor of there is a Tiger Burn in Philosophy preparation for the game. replace his father, Big Spur.
11 The Essentials Tips for Success Auto Care Hospitals Pharmacies “USC is a leader Advance Auto Parts 787-1177 4731 Devine St Palmetto Health Baptist CVS Pharmacy: at providing Auto Zone 256-6818 3601 Main St 1330 Taylor Street 900 Assembly Street opportunities for Complete Car Care 799-7433 1628 Gervais St Columbia, SC 29220 Columbia, SC 29201 Dave’s Transmission 799-0250 2146 Sumter St (803) 296-2273 (803) 212-7016 students to engage Frank’s Car Wash 787-8383 4741 Forest Dr palmettohealth.org cvs.com in research and Jiffy Lube 782-9999 4414 Devine St study abroad and Three Man Auto 748-0932 1215 Rosewood Dr Providence Hospital Walgreens Pharmacy: community service 2435 Forest Drive 1941 Blossom Street and internships Columbia, SC 29204 Columbia, SC 29205 Banks (803) 256-5300 (803) 212-1015 outside the classroom. Bank of America 929-5671 1301 Gervais St providencehospitals.com walgreens.com I encourage you to 765-8335 2111 Devine St Student Health find out more about BB&T 251-1610 3401 Forest Dr Palmetto Health Richland the options available Carolina Collegiate 227-5555 710 Pulaski St 5 Medical Park Drive Services First Citizens 733-2020 1230 Main St 1409 Devine St. to you through the Columbia, SC 29203 612-4444 1015 Lady St (803) 434-7000 Columbia, SC 29208 USC Connect office.” National Bank of SC 292-2010 1221 Main St palmettohealth.org Phone: (803) 777-3175 Palmetto Citizens 732-5000 1320 Washington St General Medicine Care, Regions Bank 779-3836 1010 Gervais St Women’s Care, Counseling - Kevin Elliott SC Bank & Trust 771-2265 520 Gervais St Services, Psychiatric Faculty Principal, Green Quad Associate Professor of Wells Fargo 253-6753 930 Assembly St Services, Laboratory, Philosophy 253-6734 705 Saluda Ave On-Campus Pharmacy, and much more!
12 Tips for Success South SC is named for King “The Student Carolina Charles I of England. Success Center offers course-specific Facts academic support for undergraduate students enrolled in many courses at USC. SC was the 8th state Data suggests that to ratify the Constitution. students who attend our Supplemental Instruction and Peer Tutoring programs early and often generally outscore SC is one of their peers who do not the original 13 attend.” colonies. We are the Peach State - South nd - Dana Jablonski Carolina grows the 2 most Assistant Director for peaches in the US, behind Peer Learning California and ahead of Georgia. 13 Tips for Success Campus Resources The Student Student Success Center (SSC) “ Located on the Mezzanine level of the Thomas Cooper Success Center Library, the SSC is your central location for student offers course-specific and academic support. Three satellite offices are also academic support available in Patterson Hall, Bates House, and Columbia Office Hours Hall. for undergraduate 8:30am - 5pm students enrolled in The services we offer are Supplemental Instruction, many courses at USC. Peer Tutoring, Cross College Advising, Academic Service Hours Data suggests that Coaching & Engagement, Financial Literacy, Transfer 9am - 9pm students who attend and Veteran Services, and Out-of-State Student our Supplemental Resources. To schedule an appointment with one of Instruction and Peer our appointment based services, please visit us online at www.sc.edu/success. Please check the website Tutoring programs for up-to-date information, schedules, hours, and early and often locations. generally outscore their peers who do not If you have further questions, please call 803-777-1000. attend. ” Student Success Center - Dana Jablonski University of South Carolina Assistant Director for Peer Learning
14 Office of the Registrar Legal Residency The University of South Carolina is required by state law to determine the resident classification of applicants. The initial determination of one's resident status is made at the time of admission. The determination made at that time, and any determination made thereafter, prevails for each subsequent semester until information becomes available that would impact the existing residency status and the determination is successfully challenged. The burden of proof rests with the students to show evidence as deemed necessary to establish and maintain their residency status.
Legal Residency Requirements for Fee and Tuition Purposes For information concerning South Carolina Legal Residency Requirements visit: http://www.che.sc.gov/StudentServices/Residency/Right_res.htm.
Application for Change of Resident Status Persons applying for a change of resident classification must complete a residency application and provide supporting documentation at least four to six weeks prior to the start of classes for the semester for which status is requested. The burden of proof rests with those persons applying for a change of resident classification. Persons must show required evidence to document the change in resident status.
All requests for refunds are limited to the current academic year for which the refund is requested. Refunds may be requested any time during the academic year in which the applicable term occurs. Residency applications must be completed before the end of the academic year for which a refund is requested. The academic year begins with the fall term and ends with the last summer term. For an application for resident status see the Legal Residency Application (PDF) by visiting the following website: http://www.sc.edu/bursar/LegalResidencyApplication.pdf.
15 Inquiries and Appeals Inquiries regarding residency requirements and residency determinations should be directed to the Legal Residency Office, University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. Reach the Legal Residency Office at (803) 777-4060.
Any person, following a decision on his or her resident classification, may appeal the decision to the University Committee on Legal Residence. The committee, however, is bound by the same laws and regulations as the residency officials, so its purpose is only to review the facts and details of any case brought before it to evaluate the correctness of the decision made by residency officials. Neither the committee nor residency officials may waive the provisions of the law or regulations.
Persons who appeal residency decisions must provide a letter to the Legal Residency Office informing the office that they want to appeal the decision made by the residency official. The letter must also include a summary of the person’s situation and a statement which specifies the residency provision under which the person feels he or she qualifies to pay in-state fees. The director of legal residency will then schedule a hearing as soon as possible for the committee to hear the appeal.
16 Tips for Success Cornbread “It’s always important Southern to maintain a healthy Food diet and exercise regimen but it’s especially helpful when adjusting to new Grits climates, locations and lifestyles. The University has many resources for health and wellness through the Student Health Services office. Visit their website for information related to a wide range of topics, BBQ from nutrition to stress Sweet Tea Sandwich management.”
- Jody Pritt Director of International Student Services 17 Tips for Success Recreation “It’s always important to maintain a healthy Congaree Vista: This former warehouse district has transformed West Vista: This down-home area offers diet and exercise its railroad stations and textile mills into a lively arts community tons of antique shops, great burger joints regimen but it’s with a creative dining scene. You can discover delicious food at and lush parks, just across the Congaree Motor Supply and fresh seafood at Blue Marlin, a historical trip River from downtown. Visitors can especially helpful to the State Museum, glass artwork at One Eared Cow Glass and enjoy the Boardwalks in Granby Park, when adjusting to new sweet cupcakes from Cupcake. bargains at the Old Mill Antique Mall, the climates, locations Ndoki Forest at the Riverbanks Zoo and and lifestyles. The Five Points: This area has retained its character as a laid-back hangover hashbrowns from Café Strudel. University has many bohemian district since it first emerged more than 75 years ago. East of Five Points, Devine Street is a collection of upscale Main Street/Downtown Columbia: Main resources for health specialty shops and restaurants. You can find fashionable Street is quickly becoming the hip part and wellness through accessories at Wish Boutique, public group runs led by Strictly of town as condos, new restaurants and the Student Health Running, live music at Five Points Pub, chicken and grits from nightlife hot spots move in and cater to a Services office. Visit Yesterday’s and a pour-over espresso from Drip coffee. youthful new set of residents. Visitors to their website for downtown will find special exhibitions at the Columbia Museum of Art, the bronze information related to stars on the South Carolina State House, a wide range of topics, the weekly local Soda City Market on the from nutrition to stress 1500 block, great views at the Rooftop Lounge at the Sheraton Columbia management.” Downtown Hotel, an indie movie at the Nickelodeon Theatre and penny candy - Jody Pritt from Mast General Store. Director of International Source: columbiacvb.com Student Services 18 Village at Sandhill This community is one of those new lifestyle communities that are popping up all over the country. Residents can live, work and enjoy a mix of national and locally owned shops and restaurants - all within a comfortable walking distance. You can enjoy Sushi at Red Bowl Asian Bistro, designer dresses at Carolina Couture, and a facial from Wisteria Salon and Spa.
Forest Acres Located in the central midlands of South Carolina, our community offers an exceptional quality of life founded in friendliness, faith, and Did you know? civic pride. Visitors enjoy the infamous mac n’ cheese from Tombo Grille, an elegant Italian meal from Rosso Trattoria and shopping in Riverbanks Zoo is rated Trenholm Plaza. one of the top 10 zoos in the nation! Harbison This bustling section of Lexington County, which includes the towns of Irmo and St. Andrews, has endless dining, hotel, and shopping options. Visitors will find bike riding across the Dam, a full day of shopping at the Columbiana Mall, kayaking at Saluda Shoals Park, and historical law enforcement artifacts at The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame.
Source: columbiacvb.com 19 Tips for Success Croakies “Did you know that Southern most employers are Attire expecting 2-3 career- related experiences before graduation? Whether it’s exploring careers, getting relevant experience before graduation, or living out your career goals, the Career Sperrys Center is here to help. Sun Dresses We have a Career Development Coach assigned to students in each major. Contact your coach to explore the possibilities!” Bow Ties - Kesha Entzminger Career Development Coach
20 Arts & Culture Columbia Museum of Art Colonial Life Arena The Columbia Museum of Art is South Carolina’s premier The Colonial Life Arena is the pride of South international art museum with extraordinary collections Carolina with 18,000 seats, 41 suites, four club of European and American fine and decorative art that suites and the McGuire Room, a full service spans centuries. Founded in 1950, the museum opened hospitality room that has a capacity of 300. its new building on Main Street in 1988 by transforming The state-of-the-art facility also features plush an urban department store into a sleek and airy, light- seating, a technologically advanced sound filled space with 25 galleries. The collections include system, a four-sided video scoreboard and a one- masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque of-a-kind selection of tasty, unique concession period from the Samuel H. Kress Collection, works by foods that delight fans of all ages. The Colonial significant furniture and silver makers, as well as modern Life Arena is the new home of men’s and and contemporary art. Of particular interest are Sandro women’s Gamecock basketball as well as host to Botticelli’s Nativity, Claude Monet’s The Seine at Giverny a wide variety of concerts, family shows, various and art glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The museum also events, and trade shows. offers changing exhibitions from renowned museums and educational programs that include group and public 801 Lincoln Street Phone: (803) 576-9200 tours, lectures, films, and concerts. Columbia, SC 29208 Fax: (803) 576-9299
1515 Main Street Phone: (803) 799-2810 Main at Hampton Street Fax: (803) 343-2150 Columbia, SC 29201 Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 5 pm; First Friday of every month 11 am - 8 pm (until 5 pm in December); Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday Noon - 5 pm Source: columbiacvb.com 21 South Carolina State Museum The South Carolina State Museum is a comprehensive museum, with extensive exhibits in the disciplines of art, science and technology, cultural history and natural history. In one stop it encompasses all that South Carolina was, is and can be. It is South Carolina’s largest museum and one of the largest in the Southeast. School tours are free for state schools if advance arrangements are made.
301 Gervais Street Hours: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm; Columbia, SC 29201 Open Mondays - Memorial Day through Labor Day; Phone: (803) 898-4921 Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Fax: (803) 898-4969 Koger Center for the Arts The Nickelodeon Theater The Koger Center for the Arts is The Columbia Film Society’s 77-seat Nickelodeon Theatre USC’s and Columbia’s performing provides an intimate setting for international and independent arts center. The Koger Center for cinema, and shows over 125 films each year. The Columbia Film the Arts can seat over 2,400 guests. Society/Nickelodeon Theater presents the Columbia Jewish Koger Center produces a performing Film Festival, African-American/International Film Festival, arts series each year titled “Koger Native American Film Festival, Latin American Film Festival, and Presents.” Koger Center for the Arts Southern Circuit Touring Filmmaker Series. is home to several local art groups. 1607 Main Street 1051 Greene Street Columbia, SC 29201 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 254-8234 Phone: (803) 777-7500 Toll-free: Film Info 254-3433 Fax: (803) 777-9774 Fax: (803) 254-0299 Source: columbiacvb.com
22 South Carolina State House Sports & Outdoors The State House Portrait & Art Collection Congaree National Park The South Carolina State House and grounds of The Congaree National Park offers hiking, primitive the Capitol Complex are home to many beautiful camping, bird watching, picnicking, canoeing, portraits, monuments, plaques and other works of kayaking, and nature study. A ranger is provided for art. These works honor the many people and events all interpretive walks and canoe tours. The 22,000 that are an important part of the history of South acre National Park protects the largest intact Carolina and the United States. You can take a Self- tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest Guided tour of the State House Grounds by picking remaining in the United States. The park contains up a tour brochure at the Columbia Regional Visitors some of the tallest trees in Eastern North America Center. Guided Capitol Building tours are free with with one of the highest canopies in the world, reservation any time Monday through Friday, as well broad bio-diversity, and old-growth forest. The as the first Saturday of each month. The first tour on park is recognized as an International Biosphere Saturday leaves at 9:30 am and begins on the half Reserve, National Natural Landmark, Wilderness hour. Call (803) 734-2430 to make your reservation. Area, and Globally Important Bird Area. Visitors are encouraged to explore Congaree at any time, as the 1100 Gervais Street park's trails remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days per Columbia, SC 29201 week. Phone: (803) 734-2430 Phone: (803) 776-4396 Hours: Building Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm; 100 National Park Road Fax: (803) 783-4241 Gift Shop Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm, Hopkins, SC 29061 First Sat. of each month, 9:00am - 4:30pm Harry Hampton Visitor Center Hours: Fax: (803) 734-2439 9 am - 5 pm, 7 days per week, year-round (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & New Year's Day)
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23 Sesquicentennial State Park This 1,419-acre park, situated in the middle of the Harbison State Forest sandhills region, features a beautiful 30-acre lake Bounded along its northeastern edge by the Broad surrounded by trails, picnic areas, and a campground. River, Harbison Environmental Education Forest The park's proximity to downtown Columbia and encompasses 2,177 acres of forestland only nine three major interstate highways attracts both local miles from downtown Columbia. The unique urban residents and travelers. Sesquicentennial is often location makes Harbison one of the largest public the site of family reunions and group campouts. greenspaces inside the city limits of a metropolitan Interpretive nature programs are a major attraction to area in the eastern United States. Over sixteen the park. miles of roads and trails weave through the pine and hardwood forest, crossing wandering streams The park also contains a two-story log house, dating and descending through leafy glades to the back to the mid 1700s, which was relocated to the Broad River. Harbison Environmental Education park in 1969. This house is believed to be the oldest Forest’s emphasis is on natural resource education, building still standing in Richland County. The park providing demonstrations of forestry practices was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps as well as recreation. Visitors are encouraged to in the 1930s. Evidence of their craftsmanship is still come, enjoy, and even volunteer to help with the present today. development of this valuable urban forest.
9564 Two Notch Road 5600 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29223 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone: (803) 788-2706 Phone: 803-896-8890 Park Office Hours: 11 am - 12 noon & Fax: 803-896-8896 4 - 5 pm everyday (including weekends) Fax: (803) 788-4414 Source: columbiacvb.com
24 West Columbia Riverwalk Cayce Riverwalk The West Columbia Riverwalk, 4.5 acres of the Three Rivers Greenway, Open daily from dawn till dusk, is located between Gervais Street and Knox Abbott Drive. Its half- this river walk provides beautiful mile path accommodates all levels of physical access including views of the Congaree River, baby carriages and wheelchairs. The West Columbia Riverwalk West Columbia, and Columbia. groundbreaking took place in February 2002. This was a major step The park is dog, bike, and in- forward in a joint effort by the City of West Columbia and the River line skate friendly and offers Alliance’s plan to protect our regions' rivers and provide recreational bridges, boardwalks, overlooks, benefits to collective communities. bank fishing, 24-hour security, emergency call boxes, parking, The ceremony marked the beginning of the West Columbia Riverwalk and restroom facilities. The construction. The Riverwalk is a physical connection to the Cayce and lighted eight-foot-wide concrete Columbia portions of the system, providing a true residential riverfront paths and ADA requirements next to the New Brookland Mill Village and Guignard neighborhoods. can accommodate all levels of The amphitheater is a wonderful gathering place for concerts and physical access including baby events. Paths are open for walking, running, bicycling, and gazing at carriages and wheelchairs. natural beauty. A canoe landing is also available on Alexander Road in West Columbia. Axtell Drive at Naples Avenue Cayce, SC 29033 The bathroom looks like an 1750s River Inn, recalling the ferry crossing Phone: (803) 796-9020 on the old colonial road from Camden to Augusta.
121 Alexander Street West Columbia, SC Phone: (803) 765-2200 Source: columbiacvb.com
25 Lake Murray Lake Murray offers miles and miles of boating pleasure Brown Marine for all types of boaters. Whether you enjoy canoeing Enjoy Lake Murray for the day! Pontoon rentals through calm waters, navigating your sails through daily from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Boats are cutting winds, or leisurely cruising in your fishing located at Putnam's Landing. boat, beautiful Lake Murray is the place for you. Lake Murray is a vast area of water covering 78 square 126 Hilton Run Court miles and approximately 50,000 acres of land. At Chapin, SC 29036 its widest point, it is 41 miles long and 14 miles wide, Phone: (803) 345-6222 providing storage for 763 billion gallons of water.
Public Swimming at Lake Murray Park information: Enjoy our swimming area this April - September Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat - Sun: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: $3/per car Picnic tables, covered areas Questions? Call (803) 359-9245
Columbia, SC 29212 Phone: (803) 781-5940 Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm Toll-free: 866-SC JEWEL Fax: (803) 781-6197 Source: columbiacvb.com
26 We hope this guide will serve you well and that you are excited to join the Gamecock family in Columbia, SC. Go Gamecocks!
Thanks to The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism for all “Did You Know?” facts.
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