Old Campus District, Columbia

Name: Old Campus District
Address: Columbia, United States

#57 among attractions in Columbia

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The Old Campus District, University of South Carolina, is a historic district centered on The Horseshoe on the main campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. On June 5, 1970, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. On April 19, 1996 MTV Unplugged filmed Hootie & the Blowfish's concert on The Horseshoe before the release of their second album Fairweather Johnson. ()

Coordinates: 33°59'54"N, 81°1'43"W

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Downtown Columbia (University of South Carolina)Columbia United States

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Old Campus District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Five Points, Colonial Life Arena, Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, South Carolina State House.

0.7 miE
Shopping district, Shopping
Five Points, Columbia
19 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.
0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Colonial Life Arena, Columbia
15 min walk • 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.
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, Columbia
20 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.
~1290 ftW
Landmark government building
South Carolina State House, Columbia
7 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.
~1220 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia
6 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.
~1390 ftNW
Museum, Monuments and statues
African American History Monument, Columbia
7 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.
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Efird's Department Store, Columbia
19 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.
~1810 ftS
Universities and schools
University of South Carolina, Columbia
9 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.
0.4 miN
Church, Historical place
First Presbyterian Church, Columbia
11 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church is a historic church building in Columbia, South Carolina. Constructed in 1854, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971.
~730 ftSE
Observatories and planetariums
Melton Memorial Observatory, Columbia
4 min walk • Melton Memorial Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of South Carolina. It is named after Dr. William Davis Melton and built in 1928. It is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
~1950 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Campus District?

Nearby attractions include South Caroliniana Library, Columbia (3 min walk), McCord House, Columbia (3 min walk), Melton Memorial Observatory, Columbia (4 min walk), Town Theatre, Columbia (4 min walk).

How to get to Old Campus District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Campus District:

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Columbia (19 min walk)