10 TOP Things to Do in South Carolina Midlands (2026 Activity Guide)

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South Carolina State House showing heritage architecture, a garden and a sunset

Columbia featuring heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens featuring heritage elements, a house and a garden

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What to do in South Carolina Midlands

Popular places to visit

South Carolina Midlands featuring a sunset and a city

Fort Jackson

After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Carowinds Theme Park

Choose from 13 roller coasters, chase your friends in a bumper car, enjoy the water slides and beaches of Boomerang Bay, and walk with dinosaurs.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Florence Civic Center

After visiting Florence Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Congaree National Park

While protecting southern hardwood forest for the enjoyment of future generations, this park also offers hiking, canoeing and interesting ranger-led activities.

Magnolia Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Magnolia Mall during your visit to Florence. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Winthrop University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Winthrop University, during your travels in Rock Hill. You can attend a baseball game while in the area.

Rock Hill Galleria

You can do some window-shopping at Rock Hill Galleria during your trip to Rock Hill. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

University of South Carolina

Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Areas of South Carolina Midlands

Downtown Columbia

Travelers come to Downtown Columbia for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.

The Vista

The Vista is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts.

FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA/UNITED STATES – APRIL 27, 2019: Flowers on the lake at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Tega Cay

You'll enjoy the theme parks and golf courses in Tega Cay. You might want to make time for a stop at Tega Cay Golf Club or Lake Wylie.

Rosewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.

Shandon

While Shandon might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.