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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: 02/01/2010
Boat Show at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds
Tags: fairgrounds boat
From Feb. 11 thru Feb.14 the 47th Annual Boat Show will take place at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Date posted: 12/01/2009
Holiday Lights on the River
Throughout the holiday season Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia comes alive in a blaze of sparkling light displays plus family-friendly fun including hayrides, craft activities and visits with Santa.
Date posted: 01/01/2010
“Dinosaurs: Mesozoic Monsters” at the South Carolina State Museum
Tags: museum education dinosaurs
From now until Feb. 28 guests of the South Carolina State Museum will be able to explore a huge 6,500 square foot exhibit features moving, roaring, fleshed-out robotic creatures along with other hands-on activities to engage and enlighten you about prehistoric Mesozoic Monsters.
Date posted: 03/01/2010
Free Admission Day at the Columbia Museum of Art
On Tuesday March 23 the Columbia Museum of Art will be celebrating its 60th birthday with a free day of admission.
Date posted: 04/01/2010
Weekly Garden Programs at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Botanical Garden at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hosts free gardening demonstrations.
Date posted: 11/01/2009
Veterans Day Parade
Tags: entertainment parade veterans
On Nov. 11 the University of South Carolina and the city of Columbia will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Parade to honor our soldiers and veterans.
Date posted: 05/01/2010
Five Points Carnival of Savings - July 17, 2010
Tags: entertainment retail sale
On Saturday, July 17, your favorite Five Points merchants are hosting an entertaining event that will offer great discounts and specials. Stores along the block will have carnival-themed games inside their businesses for patrons to play and win sale prices, gift certificates, and much more.
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