Skip to content
South Carolina Explorer

South Carolina Explorer

  • Get Started Exploring SC
  • Explore By Region
    • Midlands
    • Lowcountry
    • Pee Dee
    • Piedmont and Upstate
  • Blog
  • About
    • About the Author
    • Contact
    • Terms and Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy

Midlands

All about central SC

Riverbanks Boo at the Zoo in Columbia, SC: What to Expect (2026 Update)

October 26, 2026

Riverbanks Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo in Columbia, SC is one of the city’s best Halloween events and one of the zoo’s biggest events of the year. Boo at the …

Read more

Categories Columbia Things to Do

Riverbanks Zoo Dinosaurs Around the World: Our Experience

October 26, 2026October 25, 2026

Dinosaurs at the zoo! What better combination than one of nearly every kid’s favorite thing with one of nearly every kid in Columbia’s favorite attraction. There will be a special …

Read more

Categories Columbia Things to Do

Fireflies Holiday Lights at Segra Park 2026: Dates, Tickets & What to Expect

October 23, 2026

Looking for one of the neater Christmas lights displays in Columbia, South Carolina? Consider checking out the Fireflies Holiday Lights at Segra Park, home to the capital city’s minor league …

Read more

Categories Columbia Things to Do

2026 Riverbanks Zoo Christmas Lights: Wild Lights: Dates, Prices, and Info

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Want to see the Christmas lights at the zoo in Columbia, SC? The Christmas lights at Columbia’s zoo, previously called the Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks are now officially called …

Read more

Categories Columbia Things to Do

Halls Chophouse Columbia, SC: Worth it Even if You Skip the Steak

June 24, 2026

Halls Chophouse is without a doubt one of Columbia’s best fine dining restaurants, and it’s certainly the best steakhouse in Columbia, SC. Located in the heart of the capital city, …

Read more

Categories Columbia Food and Drinks

Finlay Fridays 2026 Finlay Park Concert Schedule & What to Expect

June 23, 2026

If you’re a long-time Columbia resident, you probably remember regular concerts, events, and even big music festivals in the Soda City’s downtown Finlay Park before it fell into disrepair. After …

Read more

Categories Columbia Things to Do

California Dreaming Restaurant in Columbia, SC: An Honest Review

June 17, 2026June 16, 2026

Located in a gorgeous building near the heart of downtown Columbia, California Dreaming Restaurant is a long time favorite due to the charm of its historic locale, its reasonable prices, …

Read more

Categories Columbia Food and Drinks
Older posts
Page1 Page2 … Page5 Next →

About SC Explorer

Photo of a couple in front of the South Carolina statehouse with fireworks overhead.

Hey ya'll! My name is Adam McConnaughhay, a Columbia, SC native. After a decade abroad in Cartagena in the country of Colombia (learn about it at my other site CartagenaExplorer.com), I returned to my hometown in 2022. I started this site to share all there is to explore in the great state of South Carolina.

© 2026 South Carolina Explorer • Built with GeneratePress
Next Page »