RIVERBANKS ZOO and GARDEN

Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks. For more than 30 years, Riverbanks has provided individuals, families and groups with a common place to connect with and learn about the world's wildlife and wild places. Twice awarded the Governor's Cup for South Carolina's Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction, Riverbanks is the premier family choice for education and recreation in the Southeast.

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
500 Wildlife Parkway
Columbia, SC 29210
803.779.8717

http://www.riverbanks.org/

EDVenture Children's Museum

The EdVenture children's museum on Gervais Streeet in Downtown Columbia is the biggest children's museum in the South. It is a perfect place for an outing with the family. The 67,000 square foot museum includes eight permanent galleries, in addition to traveling exhibits. EdVenture is a fun, educational opportunity for children (those 12 or under or those kids at heart ) to explore subjects such as social studies, anatomy, and natural sciences.

211 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel 803.779.3100

http://www.edventure.org

THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM

The South Carolina State Museum provides a variety of programs for all ages including treveling exhibits, birthday parties, and summer programs. The Museum also has history re-enactments and lectures by scholars. The exhibits are constantly changing offering a variety of cultural history, collections of art, natural history and science. The building that the Museum calls home is the biggest artifact, dating back to 1893.

301 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803)898-4921

http://www.museum.state.sc.us