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The Old Movie Theatre On Main Street
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    • nomorewars
  • By nomorewars on July 27, 2003
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    • Columbia Off the Beaten Path
    by nomorewars
    In this picture you see my son, Anthony, enjoying an old (original) episode of the Looney Tune cartoon, starring Bugs Bunny & friends. The film was played at the Old movie theatre on Main Street, in which one room was redone to resemble an actual movie theatre in the late 40s. During the Children’s Festival, admittance was free & films were played the entire day.

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    The Little Red School House
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  • By nomorewars on July 31, 2003
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    • Columbia Off the Beaten Path
    by nomorewars
    The Little Red School house was the first public school house in the city of Columbia. It is still in use today, so a tour of the building is not possible. However, if you’re lucky (which I was not), one of the teachers may let you take a meander through the building after hours.

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    The Super Fire Hydrant
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  • Updated By nomorewars on March 27, 2008
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    • The 8th Wonder of the World - Columbia
    The 8th Wonder of the World
    by nomorewars
    A definite one of the kind is the enormous fire hydrant, which its reason for creation still perplexes me to this day. I originally thought it was some sort of tribute to the local firefighters, but upon questioning them of its intent, they denied ownership or responsibility for its creation. Nevertheless, it's odd & definitely worth a visit.

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    Visit The Remnants of A Haunted Prison
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  • By nomorewars on January 10, 2003
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    • Columbia Off the Beaten Path
    by nomorewars
    Supposedly, as legend would have it, the old Columbia Prison, which is located adjacent to the Riverfront Park, is haunted by the poor, tortured souls of former inmates. How true is this legend? Probably not too much validity; otherwise, corporate America would have opened an amusement park. There are no organized tours, & if you are caught within the outer walls of the prison, you may be apprehended. However, what fun would there be in exploring the prison without risks.

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    Peachtree Rock
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  • By Tom_Fields on May 18, 2005
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    • Peachtree Rock - Columbia
    Peachtree Rock
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    About 30 million years ago, this area was a seacoast, as evidenced by the sand and coastal rock formations. Of these, the most unusual is Peachtree rock, which has eroded to the point where it now stands precariously balanced atop a narrow band of stone. Take US #302 out of Columbia, SC. Go past the airport, past South Congaree, and past the Edmund community. Turn left on SC #6 where it veers off from SC #302, then turn left onto the second paved road. At the stop sign, turn right onto a Peachtree Rock Road, and the small parking lot is on the left.

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    Lexington, SC
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    • acemj
  • Updated By acemj on April 24, 2004
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    • Columbia Off the Beaten Path
    by acemj
    Lexington is about a twenty minute drive from downtown Columbia and is really considered a suburb. It's a relatively wealthy community with a lake and a small, but charming downtown. I've only been here once, but it was for a great evening at the Main Street Cafe, where I partied like a Greek rock star. Interested? Read more about it, here

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    CONGAREE SWAMP NATIONAL...
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  • By scbelle on August 27, 2002
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    • Columbia Off the Beaten Path
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    CONGAREE SWAMP NATIONAL MONUMENT
    Hopkins, SC
    Just head down Bluff Road (by Williams Brice Stadium) for a ways and you'll find this little gem, protected by the National Park Service. The heat in Columbia can be overbearing, so I would not suggest a visit in July or August unless you go in the early morning. By kayak or Canoe, however, it might be quite nice. This black water swamp is magical, romantic, an escape from the blacktop.
    For more info, visit the National Park Service's website, which includes recreational links:
    www.nps.gov/cosw/

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    Camden
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  • Updated By ZanieOR on June 22, 2005
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    • The Quaker Cemetery at Camden - Columbia
    The Quaker Cemetery at Camden
    by ZanieOR
    Camden is a small town about 30 miles northeast of Columbia, which my friend and I decided to visit as a side day trip while in South Carolina, mainly for its history.
    When we first drove into town we arrived along a highway with fast food places and discount stores, so at first we thought maybe we'd made a mistake, but it turned out to be a very delightful and interesting day.

    I'm not sure how many towns in the south have the distinction of being burned in two different wars -- the Revoluntionary War and the Civil War. A famous Revolutionary War battle was fought and lostat Camden -- Gen. Cornwall had occupied a historic house there -- so Revolutionary history was played up, a surprise to me in a Southern town.

    We visited "Historic Camden," which included the recreation of a Revolutionary War era house, the Quaker Cemetery, several antique stores and enjoyed lunch in the modern-day downtown.

    Since my knowledge of Camden was absolutely zero when I arrived, I learned a lot about this small town, and left knowing there was a lot more know.

    In the present day, it is known for steeple-chase races, which would be fascinating to return for someday, I think.

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    Historic...
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  • By scbelle on August 27, 2002
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    • Columbia Off the Beaten Path
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    Historic Columbia
    www.historiccolumbia.org

    Most of Columbia was burned to the ground during the Civil War (a topic to be avoided no matter what your stance is because it WILL turn into a LOOOOOONG conversation), but two beautiful houses remain. The Hampton Preston Mansion and Gardens and the Robert Mills House and Park are priceless works of architecture and history. Robert Mills was a famous architect of the Federal period, designer, for example, of the Washington Monument.

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    lexington county museum
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  • By doug48 on May 3, 2008
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    lexington county museum
    by doug48
    a worth while stop when in columbia is the lexington county museum in nearby lexington. this interesting museum is about the history of lexington county from colonial times to the present. on the grounds of the museum is a collection of historic homes and buildings. for those interested in history and architecture the lexington county museum is worth visiting. from downtown columbia take US378 toward lexington. the museum is located on fox street a block off of US378 between I-20 and downtown lexington.

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