Local Attractions:
Family Fun - Our central location puts River Bottom Farms in easy driving distance of great family entertainment in a variety of interests! Click on the links below.
Hitchcock Woods - 1200 acre forest with hiking & biking trails. Home of the famous Sand River & Aiken Horse Show.
DuPont Planetarium - 45 seat planetarium chamber houses the only known "camera obscura" in such a facility in the world.
Congaree National Forest - Oldest remnant of old growth floodplain forest remaining on the continent. Nature trails & canoe tours.
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens - Over 2000 animals in exhibits. Botanical gardens and aquarium. Too much to do in one day!
EdVenture Children's Museum - The South's largest children's museum! Fun, interactive exhibits to help young minds grow!
South Carolina State Museum - Tells the story of South Carolina through exhibits in art,cultural history, natural history, technology and science.
City of Columbia - Check out everything going on around town!
Area Golf Courses - Great golfing locally. 55 miles from Augusta, GA & the masters! Click on the links below.
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club - Lexington, SC
Hidden Valley Golf Course - Gaston, SC
Hillcrest Golf Course - Orangeburg, SC
Local Fairs & Festivals - Whether your interests lean to crafts, cars, or something in between, our area has you covered! Click on the links below.
Eudora Farms - A fun and educational drive through safari adventure. Just 9 miles away!
May 17 - SC Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival - From 12-5pm at the Columbia State Fair Grounds. https://www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com/columbia
May 31 - SC Ag and Art Tour - Columbia and Lexington County. Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music. www.agandarttour.com/lexington
June 6 & 7 - Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale - Stretching 44 miles along SC 23 through seven towns from Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc. website
June 28 - Lake Murray's Independence Day Celebration. Fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island State Park to choreographed music airing on 106.7 radio - no boat parade due to construction. www.lakemurraycountry.com
July 4 - Fort Jackson Independence Day Celebration - Amusement rides, food trucks, live music, and fireworks - open to the public. website
July 5 - Lexington County Peach Festival - Parade, food, live entertainment, car show, arts and crafts, fireworks, and lots of peaches! website
September 13 & 14 - Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market - Over 150 crafters and vendors with silent auction to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association. website
July 4 - Lexington Peach Festival - In nearby Gilbert, SC. Great peach food and drink, vendors, crafts, music and entertainment. http://lexingtoncountypeachfestival.com
Saturdays in August - SC Railroad Museum Rides - Take the kids for a ride on a real passenger train, tour a red caboose and dining car! 803-635-4242, 803-635-9898, or www.scrm.org
By Appointment - Canoeing the Congaree -Free guided canoe tour on Cedar Creek. BYOC. Limited availability. Reservations 803-776-4396 or http://www.nps.gov/cong/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
August 9 & 10 - SC Peanut Party - Pelion, SC, Rides, games, crafts and peanuts! www.scpeanutparty.com
September 5 & 6 - Aiken's Makin'- Handcrafted arts and crafts, food, live entertainment. website
September 18 - 21 - Columbia Greek Festival - Greek food, music, giftware, and a sidewalk art show. - www.columbiasgreekfestival.com
September 18 & 19 - Lexington Funfest - Carnival, parade, golf tournament, art show, rides and more! - (803)609-4486, www.lexingtonfunfest.com
September 25-27 - Raylrode Daze Festivul - 3-day festival includes parade, carnival rides, contests, gunfight shows. website
September 26 & 27 - Irmo Okra Strut - Ride, dance, music, and crafts. Plenty of foods featuring the homely okra! - www.okrastrut.com
October 4 - Collard and BBQ Festival - Gaston, SC. On Friday October 4th, 2013 will be having an Auction at 7 pm., free rides for the kids and the Barbeque Competition. http://gastonsc.org/home
October 8 - 19 - South Carolina State Fair - Columbia, SC, Rides, concerts, great foods, livestock and agricultural judging. - www.scstatefair.org
November 15 & 16 - Christmas Arts & Crafts Market - Over 170 crafters and vendors with unique items - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association. website
November 21 until December 23 - Riverbanks Zoo Wild Lights- Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns - advanced registration required website
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