Here’s what Columbia offers during November 10-11, 2011…
South Carolina State Museum
The museum, 301 Gervais Street, is located beside the historic Gervais Street Bridge
and just a few blocks west of the State Capitol in downtown Columbia. Visit the museum
and be entertained in one of our special program areas, where you can be awed by electricity,
experience the power of an erupting volcano or explore grandma’s attic!
The Columbia Museum of Art
The Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main Street, in downtown Columbia on the corner
of Main and Hampton Streets. The Columbia Museum of Art seeks to inspire, educate and
enrich the lives of the community, South Carolinians, tourists and visitors by collecting and
preserving fine and decorative art from around the world, exhibiting highly regarded work
from a broad range of cultures, and providing dynamic educational and cultural programs.
Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks. Riverbanks Main Entrance is located at 500 Wildlife Parkway, just off I-126 at Greystone Boulevard. Hours of operation are from 9-5 daily.
Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Robert Mills House and Park
The Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding Street, exemplifies the skill of the United States’ first Federal architect. Robert Mills designed some of the nation’s most prominent buildings, including the Washington Monument.
Hampton – Preston Mansion and Gardens
The Hampton-Preston Mansion, 1615 Blanding Street, epitomizes the lives of the planter elite in antebellum South Carolina. Both the Hamptons and the Prestons moved in the highest social and political circles of Columbia society.
Hampton – Preston Mansion and Gardens
Mann-Simmons Cottage
The Mann-Simmons Cottage, 1403 Richland Street, has statewide significance as one of only a few houses in South Carolina once owned by free blacks in antebellum days and now preserved as a historic house museum.
Cellar on Greene
Cellar on Greene, 2001-D Greene St, is Columbia's first and only Wine Shop by day, Wine Bar by night. During daytime hours, Cellar sells an eclectic array of wines from around the world. Starting at 5pm, Cellar opens its doors to Columbia's nightlife serving a full menu.
Football:
University of SC VS. Florida
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Williams-Brice Stadium
803-777-4276 for tickets