The West Columbia Riverwalk offers more than three miles of paths and boardwalks. It’s perfect for a nature walk or an opportunity to gaze at the downtown Columbia skyline. There is something for everyone to appreciate as walking, biking, fishing and even hiking are easily accessible. Visit Palmetto Outdoors to tour and enjoy the Congaree River. You can choose from kayaks, tubes or paddleboards to navigate the water, or take a walking tour along the waterway. Bill's Music Shop & Pickin' Parlor might look like a typical music store, but the shop is also known for legendary Bluegrass music performances highlighting famous musicians. Take time to stop by the store to see who is playing.
The Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden is a wonderful spot for a day of family fun. You can see 2,000 animals in natural habitat exhibits and then stroll the Woodlands Walk, which features the ruins of an Antebellum textile mill. Congaree National Park has the unique recognition of being the largest tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the U.S. Explore by hiking more than 20 miles of backwoods trails, or take a free canoe tour. On the Spirits & Spectres of Columbia walk, you will have a scary good time. This ghost tour is filled with traditional ghost stories and legends from Columbia's past. It’s terrific for late ghoulish fun.
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