In Columbia, South Carolina, you'll find unique meeting venues and a wide range of hotels in a relaxed urban landscape. And when the meeting wraps, enjoy walkable entertainment districts with dining and top-notch cuisine, shopping and nightlife in a welcoming atmosphere. When planning your next meeting or event, be sure to keep the heart of South Carolina top of mind. From South Carolina's only downtown convention center to unconventional meeting spaces, there's something that will surprise and delight every meeting size. Not to mention, your attendees will appreciate our temperate climate and sunny days year-round.
Ample meeting space can be found all over Columbia, from event facilities and attractions to historic houses and sporting venues. Columbia is also home to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC), which offers 142,500 square feet of meeting space across 19 fully customizable rooms. At CMCC, the effort extends beyond traditional measure to understand what is important to each event, and find ways to add memorable touches, from custom menus to engaging experiences and displays personalized to them.
You'll quickly find that the heart of South Carolina is a fit for foodies. From Southern staples to multicultural cuisine and menus offering dietary inclusivity, there is a reason our culinary scene is nationally recognized, including James Beard Award nominated establishments. If you are looking to host a more intimate gathering, book a reception at one of our restaurants that offer private dining or at a local craft brewery with its own event space.
With three major interstates that intersect the city and a regional airport, getting here is straightforward. Interstate 77, I-20, and I-26 feed right into our downtown, offering easy driving access into the region. If you're flying, you'll find that getting in and out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is a breeze, and you'll appreciate that it's conveniently located close to downtown.
Whatever you're looking for, set your sights on planning your next meeting in the heart of South Carolina. Here, the unexpected becomes the expected. You might be surprised to find yourself smack dab in a buzzing urban scene or walking along our rivers that flow through the city after the meeting wraps. But to us? This is just where we’ve set the bar. Discover a brand new attendee experience for yourself.
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