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. Timmerman Trail, Cayce | Lake Murray, Chapin | South Carolina State Museum, Columbia | Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, Irmo | Congaree National Park, Hopkins | Hollow Creek Distillery, Leesville | Big Mans Marina, Leesville Newberry Opera House, Newberry | Old Mill Antique Mall, West Columbia Sesquicentennial State Park, Columbia DiscoverSouthCarolina.com regional must-sees 107
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