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In addition to the inherent benefits of a suite hotel, The Whitney Hotel's location itself is a measurable advantage -- only five minutes from downtown Columbia, government offices, and the University of South Carolina. The Whitney is just a few blocks from the heart of Five Points, a hub of activity featuring a wide variety of first-class restaurants, entertainment spots, and specialty shopping.
Area Attractions:
Devine Street - Visit Devine Street and see all the things to do while you visit The
Whitney! Specialty shopping, antique stores, and great restaurants are all within
walking distance.
Five Points Columbia - Only blocks away from The Whitney, is the famous Five Points area, for shopping, entertainment and nightlife.
USC - With more than 200 years of history and tradition originated from a single building in 2005, The University of South Carolina now offers more than 250 degree programs, through 15 degree-grating colleges and schools. Visit this site for schedules and events. If you are visiting USC, Columbia or attending a Gamecock Football game, The Whitney Hotel is your perfect choice!
Fort Jackson - The Whitney is only miles away from the Fort Jackson military base.
Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden - Spend a day at one the United States top rated zoos! See the botanical garden, the aquarium, and the new bird exhibit.
Columbia Museum of Art - this
museum is only a few miles away. Visit this site to see current exhibits.
South Carolina State Museum - SC State museum is a great way to spend a day in Columbia.
City of Columbia, South Carolina - Find out everything you need to know about our great city!
Performing Arts
See a play, concert, or ballet during your visit to The Whitney!
Schedules, events, and ticket information are available on each of these sites:
Koger Center for the Arts at
USC
The Trustus Theatre
The Workshop Theatre of South
Carolina
The Town Theatre
Columbia City
Ballet
The SC Philharmonic
Orchestra
Interesting Things To Do
Date posted: 04/09/2013
Add a little Sparkle to your day at the Sparkleberry County Fair!
Tags: columbia events; sparkleberry county fair; richard county;
What better way to celebrate a beautiful Spring day in South Carolina then with a day at the fair! The Sparkleberry County Fair is an annual event that draws nearly 20,000 people together to enjoy warm weather and fun entertainment. Guests staying at hotels in Columbia, SC should take a day to...
Date posted: 01/28/2013
See Disney Live at the Colonial Life Arena!
Tags: theatre; disney; shows; south carolina events; columbia events;
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Date posted: 10/24/2012
Celebrate the Holidays in South Carolina!
Tags: festival; parade; events; columbia; South Carolina; holidays; holiday shopping;
South Carolina is an excellent place to get into the holiday spirit! If you’re staying in hotels near downtown South Carolina in December, there’s plenty happening to get the holidays started. Read below for details on fun holiday shopping, parades and festivals!
Date posted: 07/20/2012
Step Back Into Time at Jubilee!
Tags: history; events; columbia; live music; Outdoor Event; South Carolina; heritage; mann simons site;
Columbia, South Carolina has a lot to celebrate this summer. If you’re staying in Columbia SC hotels with your family, check out the Jubilee: Festival of Heritage for a fun way to learn about African-American heritage.
Date posted: 04/18/2012
Celebrate Spring at the Sparkleberry County Fair!
Tags: columbia; live music; farm; South Carolina; county fair; rides;
It’s spring time in the South and that means it’s time for the Sparkleberry County Fair! If you’re staying in hotels in Columbia, South Carolina this is an event you must attend! It’s a trip back in time to the Old South with rides, entertainment, barn animals, exhibits and so much more!
Date posted: 01/24/2012
Learn with the Family at the EdVentue Museum!
Tags: science; kids; family friendly; south carolina museums; childrens; interactive;
EdVenture in Columbia, South Carolina is a great family-friendly museum for families visiting South Carolina. It is the South’s largest children’s museum with 300 exhibits to inspire learning. Here, children can visit another country, anchor the news, drive a real fire truck and much more...
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