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