Travel and Outdoors

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Just need to getaway for a few days or feeling spontaneous on a day off? Here are four day trip destinations within two hours of Columbia.
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Short-term rentals in Richland County are on the rise. Today we’re breaking down the new changes with a new ordinance, adopted by City Council on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
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The annual Dogwood Festival returns this April for a weekend of live music, arts and crafts, food trucks, craft beer, and more.
Get your garden started right in 2024 with these plant events and local nurseries featuring all types of plants that thrive in zone 8b.
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With a focus on providing travelers with a diverse selection of experiences, Hotel Trundle aims to make each guest’s getaway magical through its three distinct properties.
Explore affordable and hands-free spring getaways with Columbia’s Amtrak Station and five train trips you can take.
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