Access Columbia City Guide, Columbia SC

Welcome to Columbia, South Carolina. . . the Capital City of South Carolina the home of Southern Hospitality and a thriving city with rich history. In 1786, the General Assembly passed legislation necessary to create a new capital in the center of the state.

A little history about Columbia . . . Columbia was one of the first planned cities, with the capitol building located at Senate & Assembly Streets. The South Carolina College, known today as the University of South Carolina, was chartered in 1801. The Secession Convention opened in Columbia on December 17, 1860. General Sherman marched into the city on February 16, 1865, and when he left, the city was burned into memory. During the reconstruction the city recovered quickly and the continued growth is evident today.

Where to stay in Columbia? . . . . Your lodging can be expensive, moderate or very affordable depending on where you prefer to stay. Access Columbia City Guide offers a number of ways to help you. Visit our accommodations information page to start your search for the perfect lodging in Columbia. You may shop Columbia accommodations and book your room online with our city guide. By using the left column navigation under Columbia Lodging Info, you may select the areas of town to book your room within the Colmbia Hotel Guide

Events in Columbia . . . Have you discovered our new calendar of events yet? It is really cool. It offers a map and directions for every events and all the details of each posted event. You may submit events online directly at the calendar or visit our What & Where? events page.

What to see and do in Columbia . . . Columbia South Carolina is a college town and the Palmetto State's capital bringing a vibrant arts scene, invigorating entertainment, locally owned boutique shops, eateries and nightclubs. Columbia draws you in with a refreshing comfortable pace; plentiful playgrounds such as Lake Murray, rivers, parks, gardens, and Riverbanks Zoo - one of the best in the country; the University of South Carolina and Fort Jackson.

Thinking of relocating to Columbia or a City Move? . . . Our city guide offers a couple of choices for shopping Columbia Homes for sale. Search and view listings at Access Columbia Relocation where you can create an account to save searches, save favorites or send email alerts for new listings directly to you. If you're looking for a great place to live or you are already a resident of the Columbia area, we can help you find the information you're looking for.

New Homes Construction and Neighborhoods of Columbia . . . As the Columbia area expands with more people relocating, so grows the demand for more available information on real estate and relocation. Access Columbia City Guide is in the process of developing more good content on local builders, floor plans, and neighborhoods in the Columbia area. Please visit us often as we begin to expand our Columbia Real Estate Guide to include new homes, new construction. If you would like to request more information, please use our online form about new construction and new homes in the area. It will also take you directly to the Columbia MLS.

Dining . . . There's a good chance you'll be hungry by the time you get settled into your room, and you may want to place your dinner reservations in advance as well. Visit our dining section to view menus, chef information, and reviews. Many of the more popular restaurants in Columbia are booked well in advance for the popular 7-9 dinner-time.

Nightlife and Bars . . . Fom the downtown city center to the suburbs, the nightlife sizzles with opportunities. Enjoy live jazz bands playing in some of our fabulous restaurants, enjoy the spring and summer concerts in the parks. Five Points, one of the best places to sample Columbia's local style for nightlife and shopping. Find out all the places you don't want to miss in Columbia and spend an evening or a weekend night clubing our city. Visit our nightlife guide to find all the great locations.

Recreation and Shopping . . . Just 30 minutes southeast of Columbia's city center, Congaree National Park is the tallest deciduous forest on the planet and is home to several champion trees, the largest of their kind. The area is inundated with floodwaters eight to ten times per year when the river overflows its banks, typically between December and April. If you only have an afternoon to spend, a great introduction to all the wonders of the park is to walk the elevated Boardwalk Trail. The place to shop is Five Points in Historic Columbia. It has retained its character as a laid-back bohemian area since it first emerged more than 75 years ago.

Wedding Guide . . . Planning a wedding in Columbia? Get the help you need in planning the wedding you want, by visiting our fabulous Columbia Wedding Guide that can help you every step of the way. Some of the best vendors, and wedding locations are listed there.

Columbia Employment and Jobs . . . As Columbia grows, the opportunities for owning your own business or making a career change in Columbia could be a good choice. If you are looking for employment in the Columbia area, visit our Job Information Section.

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