REGION CAPITAL CITY & LAKE MURRAY COUNTRY From enclaves of art galleries and the energetic nightlife districts of South Carolina’s capital city to nature trails winding through old-growth forests and lakefront adventures—plus three scenic rivers running through it all—this region seamlessly blends big-city culture and outdoor pursuits. See where historic buildings are living new lives as trendy restaurants and breweries, and where quiet tree-lined streets lead you through welcoming neighborhoods. Congaree National Park, Hopkins REGIONAL MUST-SEES Timmerman Trail, Cayce 64 | Lake Murray, Chapin | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, Irmo | Congaree National Park, Hopkins | Mercer House Winery, Lexington Big Mans Marina, Leesville | Newberry Opera House, Newberry | Old Mill Antique Mall, West Columbia