Columbia
About 140,000 people.
Columbia is the capital of South Carolina and sits right in the middle of the state. It is home to the state government and a big university, so it is always full of students and busy activity.
You can meet giant elephants and grinning gorillas at the famous Riverbanks Zoo, splash along the rivers on a summer day, and tour the grand State House with its shiny dome.
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
One of the best zoos in the country, with lions, giraffes, and a beautiful garden full of flowers to explore.
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Rivers & Nature
Three rivers meet in Columbia, and a long riverwalk lets families bike, walk, and watch the water rush by.