Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in South Carolina Midlands October 2025 | Expedia.ca [South Carolina Midlands Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/South-Carolina-Midlands.dx6057938)[Hotels in South Carolina Midlands](https://expedia.ca/South-Carolina-Midlands-Hotels.d6057938.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to South Carolina Midlands](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Carolina-Midlands.d6057938.Travel-Guide-Flights)[South Carolina Midlands Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Carolina-Midlands.d6057938.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Carolina Midlands Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Carolina-Midlands.d6057938.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in South Carolina Midlands, SC ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit South Carolina Midlands Types of activities Where to stay [South Carolina Midlands travel guide](https://expedia.ca/South-Carolina-Midlands.dx6057938) ![South Carolina State House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183997-State-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Carolina State House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184006-State-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Columbia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184026-South-Carolina-Midlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184030-South-Carolina-Midlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Carolina State House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184004-State-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## South Carolina Midlands Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that South Carolina Midlands has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours South Carolina Midlands is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in South Carolina Midlands to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### South Carolina Midlands Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of South Carolina Midlands. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to South Carolina Midlands attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. * * * ## Recommended things to do in South Carolina Midlands | Number of things to do | 1 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Capital City Heritage Walk Guided Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/capital-city-heritage-walk.a48971343.activity-details): CA $45 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Capital City Heritage Walk Guided Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/capital-city-heritage-walk.a48971343.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Capital City Heritage Walk Guided Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/capital-city-heritage-walk.a48971343.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Capital City Heritage Walk Guided Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/capital-city-heritage-walk.a48971343.activity-details) | ## What to do in South Carolina Midlands * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in South Carolina Midlands ![Carowinds Theme Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b9f835573225447d2d81a01238253eb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carowinds Theme Park 3.5/5(4 reviews) Choose from 13 roller coasters, chase your friends in a bumper car, enjoy the water slides and beaches of Boomerang Bay, and walk with dinosaurs. [](https://expedia.ca/Carowinds-Theme-Park-United-States-of-America.d6035117.Vacation-Attraction) ![Riverbanks Zoo and Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/33d9f9b929f1ff1f7f60dfab2cff2661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 3/5(2 reviews) Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Riverbanks-Zoo-And-Garden-Columbia.d6082673.Vacation-Attraction) ![Congaree National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183935-Congaree-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Congaree National Park 4/5(6 reviews) While protecting southern hardwood forest for the enjoyment of future generations, this park also offers hiking, canoeing and interesting ranger-led activities. [](https://expedia.ca/Congaree-National-Park-South-Carolina.d6129970.Vacation-Attraction) ![Magnolia Mall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/bb3e92b3001d46f023d4e565fc1d1eae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnolia Mall 4.5/5(4 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Magnolia Mall during your visit to Florence. While in this trendy area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Magnolia-Mall-Florence.d6165602.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fort Jackson 3.5/5(4 reviews) After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Jackson-Columbia.d6145263.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of South Carolina 4.5/5(4 reviews) Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-South-Carolina-Columbia.d6082687.Vacation-Attraction) #### Williams Brice Stadium 5/5(2 reviews) Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Williams-Brice-Stadium-Columbia.d6193698.Vacation-Attraction) #### Darlington Raceway 5/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at Darlington Raceway during your trip to Darlington. While in this trendy area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Darlington-Raceway-Darlington.d6144924.Vacation-Attraction) #### Colonial Life Arena 3/5(1 review) Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Colonial-Life-Arena-Downtown-Columbia.d6170983.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of South Carolina Midlands ![Columbia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184026-South-Carolina-Midlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Columbia Travelers come to Downtown Columbia for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbia-Downtown-Columbia.dx553248634698384142) ![Columbia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184028-South-Carolina-Midlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Vista The Vista is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbia-The-Vista.dx6345175) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rosewood If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbia-Rosewood.dx553248635976478188) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tega Cay Discover a picturesque peninsula with a 27-hole golf course, croquet court, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, walking trails, and 13 city-owned parks. Enjoy the hilly, densely forested terrain and abundant wildlife. [](https://expedia.ca/Tega-Cay.dx3000456145) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shandon While Shandon might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbia-Shandon.dx553248635976478434) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### University Hill 5/5(2 area reviews) University Hill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbia-University-Hill.dx6346758) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from South Carolina Midlands ![South Carolina State House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184006-State-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Columbia [](https://expedia.ca/Columbia.dx764) ![Charlotte](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/177000/177899-Charlotte.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Charlotte [](https://expedia.ca/Charlotte.dx178247) ![Photo by Pon Xayavong Photography ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ed17755f29d0112c0ef0705d66a624be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### West Columbia [](https://expedia.ca/West-Columbia.dx7693) ![Photo by Jackie Rodriguez](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e2f9ecebd74ee7c8a618996f7964efa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hartsville [](https://expedia.ca/Hartsville.dx7762) ![Santee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/271db9a9db85f6f3488271b71d2f238f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santee [](https://expedia.ca/Santee.dx9953) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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