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3 reasons to plan a trip to Columbia, SC

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From rivers to restaurants, there’s plenty to pack a weekend with during a trip to Columbia.

Photo by Forrest Clonts

Ready for a springtime road trip? Here are three reasons you may want to pack a bag, hop in the car, and make the drive to Columbia, SC:

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