Here in the heart of the South, there’s a city that combines all the graces of a rich past with the vibrancy of the emerging Sunbelt. Columbia, South Carolina, is a center for military, academic, government and business life; and she holds a world of vacation and meeting possibilities.

In Columbia, tradition and tomorrow pair perfectly in this modern city where stately buildings buzz with new business, and centuries-old sites and museums give rise to fresh perspectives. It’s a creative hub that’s fed by University of South Carolina and capital city communities — all this in the midst of surrounding natural beauty. With dynamite shopping, food, golf and tons to see and do year round, it’s the real Southern hot spot that will leave you looking forward to what’s next.

Columbia is home to Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden that has been named one of the top 10 zoological parks in the nation. The South Carolina State Museum offers a comprehensive look at all South Carolina was, is and can be and beautiful Lake Murray provides us with a beautiful 50,000-acre water playground. In Columbia, South Carolina, we pride ourselves on Southern charm and hospitality. You won’t find Southern Hospitality more evident anywhere than at the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Visitors Center.

With its temperate climate in the Midlands of South Carolina, the Columbia area gives golfers the opportunity to enjoy the sport year-round with its selection of several beautiful golf courses. Visitors will find many popular golf courses that have undergone upgrades in recent years to keep them fresh and current, returning these properties to their earlier status as enjoyable, solid tests of golf.

Located directly between Augusta, Ga., and Charlotte, N.C., South Carolina’s capital city of Columbia provides yet another great golfing destination to the Palmetto State. Almost as important as the golf courses that you play during your golf vacation is where you stay at night to get ready for your next round. At Golf Packages of South Carolina, you can rest assured that you will be provided with the best accommodations to fit your budget.