Columbia, South Carolina, the heart of the South combining all the graces of a rich past with the vibrance of emerging new business. Columbia is a center for military, academic, medical, government and commerce. With over 250 years of history, Columbia has beautiful Lake Murray, The University of South Carolina, the Army's largest training base, and world class commerce and businesses. Tourists and meeting planners come from miles around to share in the splendor of Columbia's past and down-home Southern charm!

The Greater Columbia area, also known as the Midlands of South Carolina (the palmetto state), is comprised of Richland and Lexington counties. Home of the state capital, Columbia is located in the geographic center of the state. The mountains, coast, or Augusta Georgia can be reached within just a Four hour drive. Columbia is perfect to call home.

Columbia is home of Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden, named one of the top 10 zoological parks in the nation; the South Carolina State Museum, EdVenture Childrens Museum, a comprehensive look at all South Carolina was, is and can be; lovely antebellum homes and historic churches; beautiful Lake Murray, a 50,000-acre water recreational water playground; University of South Carolina (a top 25 university); as well as Hundreds of other attractions.