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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!
Pinewood Riding Center - Horse back riding, lessons, and stables.
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
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.
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
Through August 29 - Canoeing the Congaree -Free four-hour long canoe tour on Cedar Creek. All equipment provided. Reserve up to two weeks in advance. Reservations 803-776-4396
August 12 & 13 - SC Peanut Party - Pelion, SC, Rides, games, crafts and peanuts! www.scpeanutparty.com
September 15 - 17 - 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 18 & 19 - Irmo Okra Strut - Ride, dance, music, and crafts. Plenty of foods featuring the homely okra! - www.irmookrastrut.com
October 1 - Congaree Bluegrass Festival - Cayce, SC, a full day of Bluegrass music, guitar and banjo contests, children's play area and plain ole fun! - (803) 796-9020 www.congareebluegrassfestival.com
October 4 - Fourth Annual Backhoe Rodeo - Chapin, SC, Backhoe rodeo and monster trucks. -
(803) 586-8775
October 12 - 23 - South Carolina State Fair - Columbia, SC, Rides, concerts, great foods, livestock and agricultural judging. - www.scstatefair.org
November 5 & 6 - SC Reptile & Exotic Animal Show - Columbia,SC, Reptile show at Jamil Temple. Exotics and Reptiles for sale and show. - (407) 230-7217, www.repticon.com/columbia
For more comprehensive listing of local and regional festivals go to:
357 Cedar Creek Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803)568-4182
at River Bottom Farms
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