Travel and Outdoors

The new parking system will allow customers to pay using credit cards or the Passport app as the city prepares to increase parking fees.
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Columbia.
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This week’s forecast calls for cooler temperatures and the potential for a wintery mix this weekend. We’re taking a look at the forecast and giving you regional options for experiencing snow for sure.
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Columbia, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
From snowstorms to memorable snowfalls and winter weather locals can expect to see later this season, we’re recapping the history of snow in Columbia.
Nominate your neighborhoods, share your holiday light-seeing traditions, or even brag about your own house if you decorate at level 10. We’re looking for reader recommendations on where the best holiday light displays are in the Midlands.
This spring, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will add two new nonstop routes to Florida thanks to one of the largest service expansions in Allegiant Air’s history.
From cottages to treehouses, our area is full of unique places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
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Get out your rolling pins + roll up those sleeves, Soda Citizens because the South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition is back with its annual gingerbread house competition benefit.
USC’s Homecoming Weekend returns Oct. 24–26 with events, tailgates, and a Saturday showdown vs. Alabama.
Methodical Coffee is now soft open in Columbia’s BullStreet District, serving drinks while its bakery nears completion.
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lexington will host a grand opening on Friday, Nov. 7, serving Pennsylvania-brewed craft beers, local food, and hosting community events downtown.
New SC license plates feature the Moultrie Flag and the phrase “Where the Revolutionary War Was Won.”
Show some love to your fave businesses in Columbia.
Want to get involved locally but don’t know how? Browse through the City of Columbia’s city boards and commissions that have vacancies and apply.
Here’s the deal — the flea market and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Soda City
Columbia’s craft beer scene continues to evolve, with longtime favorites expanding, new taprooms opening, and several breweries closing their doors as the industry reshapes after a decade of growth.
Astral Development plans a 483,000 sqft mixed-use project at Bull Street and Elmwood, set to break ground in spring 2026.