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#1Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of South Carolina

Wacky Walks is a royalty themed scavenger hunt. It is similar to a board game, in which the power of the game shifts from one player to another and instead o...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$10
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Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of South Carolina

#2Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of South Carolina

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game...

Duration 1h Free Cancellation
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$20
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Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of South Carolina

#3Crazy Dash Walking Adventure of South Carolina

Using your smartphone, you'll be given an app to download and a starting location. Once you arrive at the starting location, you'll send a text to check in a...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$10
per adult
Crazy Dash Walking Adventure of South Carolina

#43Quest Challenge Scavenger hunts of South Carolina

Using your smartphone, you'll be given an app to download and a starting location. Once you arrive at the starting location, you'll send a text to check in a...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
5 of 5
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$10
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3Quest Challenge Scavenger hunts of South Carolina

#5Columbia Scavenger Hunt: Capital Culture

A loop around Columbia's best landmarks and hidden gems is like a journey to the past and the future! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start ex...

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$20
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Columbia Scavenger Hunt: Capital Culture

#6Custom DIY Boutique Workshops and Classes

ItineraryAR Workshop is a boutique style DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for creating custom and charming home decor from raw materials. Come join us...

Duration 3h
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$50
per adult
Custom DIY Boutique Workshops and Classes

#7City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest, South Carolina

Using your smartphone, you'll be given a list of challenges to complete and riddles to solve on our scavenger hunt app. The solved riddle will be an object f...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
4.6 of 5 (3 reviews)
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$10
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City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest, South Carolina

#8More Than Music ticket E ticket

E ticket for visit More Than Music

Duration 2h
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$200
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More Than Music ticket E ticket

#9Ravenel Fishing Charters

ItineraryFishing for inshore species such as spottail bass, speckled sea trout and flounder. Along the way it's common to see dolphins and many other local s...

Duration 4h Free Cancellation
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$250
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Ravenel Fishing Charters

#10Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: St. Helena's Anglican Church, 501 Church St Historic Downtown, Beaufort, SC 29902-4919Est. 1712

Duration 55m Free Cancellation
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$27
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Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour

Most Popular Booked Columbia Hotels

Price for 1 night 2 adults*

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC $98

Per night/room

Jan 29 - Jan 30

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC
     
    4.4
    of 5, from 22 reviews
    3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

    This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 2 conference rooms, as well as the business center and free WiFi in public areas. There's a seasonal outdoor pool on site, and laundry facilities and free newspapers are also offered.

    Graduate Columbia $101

    Per night/room

    Jan 24 - Jan 25

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    Graduate Columbia

    Graduate Columbia

    1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC
       
      4.3
      of 5, from 26 reviews
      4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

      This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. A free area shuttle is offered as well.

      Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison $84

      Per night/room

      Jan 23 - Jan 24

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      Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

      Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

      434 Columbiana Dr, Columbia, SC
         
        4.2
        of 5, from 20 reviews
        3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

        This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the fitness center and perks like free self parking.

        Tru by Hilton Harbison Columbia $79

        Per night/room

        Jan 21 - Jan 22

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        Tru by Hilton Harbison Columbia

        Tru by Hilton Harbison Columbia

        271 Columbiana Drive, Columbia, SC
           
          4.0
          of 5, from 7 reviews
          2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

          A fitness center is featured at this hotel, along with free self parking. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. A business center, a snack bar/deli, and express check-in are also on offer.

          Aloft Columbia Harbison $82

          Per night/room

          Jan 22 - Jan 23

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          Aloft Columbia Harbison

          Aloft Columbia Harbison

          217 Lanneau Court, Columbia, SC
             
            3.7
            of 5, from 3 reviews
            3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

            This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. A 24-hour business center, a coffee shop, and a terrace are also on offer.

            Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC $68

            Per night/room

            Jan 31 - Feb 1

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            Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC

            Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC

            220 E Exchange Blvd, Columbia, SC
               
              3.5
              of 5, from 20 reviews
              2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

              This hotel features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like on-the-go breakfast and free self parking.

              Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest $59

              Per night/room

              Jan 27 - Jan 28

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              Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest

              Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest

              347 Zimalcrest Drive, Columbia, SC
                 
                2.5
                of 5, from 40 reviews
                2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                This hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Families will appreciate the arcade/game room and barbecue grills. Free perks include buffet breakfast, free self parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle.

                Extended Stay America - Columbia - West - Stoneridge Dr. $58

                Per night/room

                Feb 9 - Feb 10

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                Extended Stay America - Columbia - West - Stoneridge Dr.

                Extended Stay America - Columbia - West - Stoneridge Dr.

                180 Stoneridge Dr, Columbia, SC
                   
                  1.4
                  of 5, from 5 reviews
                  2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                  This hotel features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the express check-in. Express check-out and a safe deposit box are also provided.

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                  Places To Go In Columbia

                  Welcome, traveler, to Columbia. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?

                  Things to Do in Columbia

                  You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Columbia. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.

                  Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Columbia? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.

                  Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.

                  When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Columbia attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.

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