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South Carolina Midlands Attractions

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Places of interest in South Carolina Midlands

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South Carolina Midlands attractions

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What to do in South Carolina Midlands

Popular places to visit

Fort Jackson

After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Carowinds Theme Park

Choose from 13 roller coasters, chase your friends in a bumper car, enjoy the water slides and beaches of Boomerang Bay, and walk with dinosaurs.

Aerial view of the South Carolina skyline at dusk in Columbia, SC. Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina and serves as the county seat of Richland County

University of South Carolina

Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your holiday in Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Rock Hill Galleria

You can do some window-shopping at Rock Hill Galleria during your stay in Rock Hill. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Florence Civic Center

After visiting Florence Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Congaree National Park

While protecting southern hardwood forest for the enjoyment of future generations, this park also offers hiking, canoeing and interesting ranger-led activities.

Magnolia Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Magnolia Mall during your trip to Florence. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Winthrop University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Winthrop University during your travels in Rock Hill. You can attend a baseball game while in the area.

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Downtown Columbia

Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.

The Vista

The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.

FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA/UNITED STATES – APRIL 27, 2019: Flowers on the lake at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Tega Cay

You'll enjoy the theme parks and golf courses in Tega Cay. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wylie or Tega Cay Golf Club.

Rosewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina Military Museum and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

St. Andrews

St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.

Seven Oaks

Seven Oaks is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saluda Shoals Park and Three Rivers Greenway.

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