Columbia, South Carolina is the official capital of southern hospitality! Columbia is located in northwestern South Carolina on the east coast of the United States. This state capital can be reached via Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Columbia is a historical town and the Seibels House built in 1796 is headquarters to the Historic Columbia Foundation. The beautifully restored house is today a museum which is open for public tours. Also worth a visit is the Museum of Art, which is the largest art museum in the state. Columbia is acknowledged for its well-kept downtown gardens, the marvelous Riverbanks Zoo and stunning Congaree National Park, which is in close proximity. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia and for that reason there is plenty of nightlife, bars and restaurants. Once you are finished exploring Columbia, be sure to visit the rest of South Carolina!

No visit to South Carolina would be complete without spending some time in charming Charleston. Charleston offers the best in fine cuisine and luxury shopping. Moreover, for those wishing to relax on the beach South Carolina presents some of the most beautiful coastline in the United States. Equally, the diversity of national parks is fantastic with more than forty-five open to tourism! For those who love outdoor sport, hiking, or camping the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains are worth a visit! Furthermore, for those who love to Golf, South Carolina offers several renowned courses. Hence, it should come as no surprise that the tourism slogan for the state is: 'South Carolina is made for vacations!'