Richland County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial panorama of the South Carolina Statehouse and Columbia skyline on a sunny morning. Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina and serves as the county seat of Richland County
Aerial panorama of the South Carolina Statehouse and Columbia skyline on a sunny morning. Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina and serves as the county seat of Richland County
July 10, 2015 the day the confederate flag came down at the state capital building and I was there
Congaree is gorgeous. Only established as a national park in 2003 so it's pretty new and not very crowded. Beautiful hiking, biking, camping, kayaking or just for a day picnic. We will definately be back!
This portion of the Broad River is off of the Midlands Mountain trail; the portion by the river does not allow bikes

Popular cities in Richland County

South Carolina State House
Columbia
Known for Universities, Sports and Zoo
Wander the wide boulevards of this graceful city to discover stately homes, galleries, museums, entertainment venues, recreational parks and a zoo with a botanical garden.

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Jackson
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Boardwalk through the Woods
Hopkins
Known for Canoeing, Forests and Boating
Trip time! Discover the canoeing, forests and hiking in Hopkins.

Reasons to visit

  • Harry Hampton Visitor Center
Blythewood
Blythewood
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Get away to secluded Blythewood! Enjoy the local cuisine, football and golf.
My favorite staycation spot on Lake Murray in South Carolina.
Irmo
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Get away to Irmo! Enjoy the local cuisine, zoo and live music.
Oakridge Trail at Congaree National Park
Elgin
Check out popular sights like Fort Jackson as you discover the local area in Elgin.
Congaree National Park
Eastover
Discover things to see and do in Eastover as you venture to popular sights like Fort Jackson.