Columbia

Midlands

Built in 1855 to house officers of a military academy, the state's governors have lived here since 1868. The renovation completed in 2001 added 5,000 sq. ft. to the mansion. First floor tours include the state dining room, two drawing rooms, the library... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

Bishop John England first established St. Peter's parish in 1821. The first church building, designed by Robert Mills, was demolished and replaced in 1902 by the current structure. Designed by Frank P. Milburn, architect of the State House Dome, the... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

The Colonial Life Arena is the state's largest arena with 18,000 seats, and the 10th largest on-campus basketball facility in the nation. Located on the University of South Carolina campus, this one-of-a-kind facility features 41 suites, four... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

Mast General Store features traditional fashions, comfortable footwear, outdoor and travel gear, jams and jellies, old-timey toys, and over 500 old-fashioned favorite candies. With roots in the rural North Carolina mountains, the Mast Store is a family... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

Tapp’s Arts Center is a giant artistic laboratory for community engagement. We encourage artistic agency through exhibitions, cultural events, workshops, classes, and studios to help Columbia create, learn and grow. Since 2011, Tapp’s Arts Center:... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

Crispy, Southern fried chicken on top of a rich, fluffy Belgian waffle... is your mouth watering yet? Kiki's Chicken and Waffles is the first restaurant in the Midlands dedicated to serving up this dynamite combo. Chef Kiki Cyrus brings all your favorite... Read More