Colonial Life Arena, Columbia

Name: Colonial Life Arena
Address: 801 Lincoln St, Columbia, 29201-3953, United States
Telephone: +1 803-576-9200

#5 among attractions in Columbia

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Basketball, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Colonial Life Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Columbia, South Carolina, primarily home to the University of South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams. Opened as a replacement for the Carolina Coliseum with the name Carolina Center in 2002, the 18,000-seat arena is also host to various events, including conferences, concerts, and graduation ceremonies. It is the largest arena in the state of South Carolina and the eighth largest campus college arena. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 18 thous.Coordinates: 33°59'41"N, 81°2'14"W

Address

801 Lincoln StDowntown Columbia (The Congaree Vista)Columbia 29201-3953 United States

Contact

+1 803-576-9200

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Day trips

Colonial Life Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Five Points, Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, South Carolina State House, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.

1.3 miE
Shopping district, Shopping
Five Points, Columbia
33 min walk • Five Points in Columbia, South Carolina is a shopping, restaurant, and nightlife area that attracts customers from the nearby University of South Carolina and throughout the Columbia metropolitan area. It is the center for the city's annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival.
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, Columbia
22 min walk • Eugene E. Stone III Stadium is a soccer stadium located in Columbia, South Carolina on the campus of the University of South Carolina.
0.4 miNE
Landmark government building
South Carolina State House, Columbia
11 min walk • The South Carolina State House is the building housing the government of the U.S. state of South Carolina, which includes the South Carolina General Assembly and the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina.
0.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia
15 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church, now known as Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, is the first Episcopal and the oldest surviving sanctuary in Columbia, South Carolina. It is a Gothic Revival church that is modeled after York Minster in York, England. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1971.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Monuments and statues
African American History Monument, Columbia
13 min walk • The International African American Museum is a museum of African-American history being built in Charleston, South Carolina, on the site where Gadsden's Wharf, the disembarkation point of up to 40% of all American slaves, once stood.
0.8 miN
Shopping, Department store
Efird's Department Store, Columbia
21 min walk • Efird's Department Store, also known as Lourie's Department Store, is a historic department store building located at Columbia, South Carolina. It was built about 1870, and is a rectangular brick building renovated and expanded in 1919.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
University of South Carolina, Columbia
16 min walk • The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina. It has seven satellite campuses throughout the state and its main campus covers over 359 acres in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House.
~1840 ftN
Neighbourhood
The Vista, Columbia
9 min walk • The Congaree Vista is a section of Columbia, South Carolina between the Congaree River and the central business district of downtown. The neighborhood was revitalized during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
~990 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia
5 min walk • The Koger Center for the Arts is an arts center located in Columbia, South Carolina, on the University of South Carolina campus. It was built in 1988, and has 2,256 saleable seats.
0.9 miN
Art gallery, Art museum, Shopping
Tapp's Arts Center, Columbia
24 min walk • The Building at 1644 Main Street, also known as Tapp's Department Store, is a historic commercial building located at Columbia, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, and enlarged in 1950. It is a five- to seven-story, Depression Modern building faced in stucco and dark tremolite stone.
1.2 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Columbia Township Auditorium, Columbia
30 min walk • Columbia Township Auditorium, also known as Township Auditorium, is a historic auditorium located in Columbia, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, and is a three-story, brick building with a Doric order columned portico in the Georgian Revival style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Colonial Life Arena open?

Colonial Life Arena is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Colonial Life Arena?

Nearby attractions include Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia (5 min walk), Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia (5 min walk), The Vista, Columbia (9 min walk), West Gervais Street Historic District, Columbia (10 min walk).

How to get to Colonial Life Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Colonial Life Arena:

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Columbia (5 min walk)