Adventure Outdoors Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 118

South Carolina Statehouse Capital City/Lake Murray, SC Have a “famously hot” time in South Carolina’s happening Capital City, ranked one of the Top 50 places to live in the nation by News and World Reports; then, cool off in the lush blue waters of neighboring Lake Murray. The beautiful Midlands region of South Carolina offers something for everyone and is conveniently located off Interstates I-20 and I-26 in the central part of this quintessential Southern state. Start off the adventure in the Capital City’s Vista, once a bustling cotton warehouse district and commercial railroad terminal, this part of downtown maintains its historic charm while bursting with every modern necessity. Visitors can peruse art galleries, collect timeless wares and fun threads at specialty shops and taste their way through the more than 60 restaurants and bars spanning a virtual globe with flavorful offerings—all without leaving the region. Burn off all of those good eats with a walking tour through the South Carolina State House or one of the many museums that call Columbia home. Make sure the little ones get in on the adventure by takin