As the capital city of the Palmetto State, Columbia is the heart of South Carolina. Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina main campus, world-class Riverbanks Zoo, the Koger Center for the Arts, Fort Jackson, the Grammy Award-winning band Hootie and the Blowfish, Lake Murray and it's 500 + miles of shoreline, several museums and theaters, and many other attractions.

Conveniently located in the center of the state and flanked by three interstate highways, Columbia is less than two hours from the famed South Carolina coast and the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. This central location allows for easy trips to visit some of the more famous attractions of the southeast.

Columbia has all of the conveniences of a metropolitan city. We have terrific shopping, restaurants, and recreation facilities. Our award-winning schools, both public and private, are some of the best in the state. All of these attributes make Columbia, South Carolina a great place to call home.