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11-06-2008, 08:44 AM
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thanksgiving holiday events, things to do, etc
my sister and her fam are coming in for thanksgiving and besides the obvious: eating, i'm trying to come up with things to do that weekend. my sister has two girls in the grade/middle school age groups and my son is a toddler. i thought of maybe taking them to the zoo, but that is, really, kind of a last resort. do you know of anything happening that weekend that would be fun and kids of all ages can enjoy?
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11-06-2008, 08:54 AM
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There's always the movies.
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11-06-2008, 09:01 AM
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Haven't been there myself, but have heard good things about EdVenture as far as something for the kids to do.
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11-06-2008, 10:33 AM
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State Museum is cool. I've heard EdVenture is pretty pricey.
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11-06-2008, 08:29 PM
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edventure is great!
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Originally Posted by Buckeye in SC
Haven't been there myself, but have heard good things about EdVenture as far as something for the kids to do.
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11-06-2008, 08:55 PM
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I'm not sure when the "Lights Before Christmas" starts at the zoo, but it should be sometime around Thanksgiving. Don't forget about Congaree National Park - this is a great time of year to visit.
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11-07-2008, 06:45 AM
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thank you so much for the suggestions. i actually did think of edventure... we took our son there a couple of months ago for the bubblepalooza display (a bit of a disappointment in my opinion, but the kid had a blast--what toddler doesn't love bubbles?-- so it was worth it in the end) i did find it a bit pricey, though.
has anyone been to the 'mann-simons cottage', 'hampton-preston mansion' or 'robert mills house'? our family are kind of history buffs and was wondering if they were worth a visit. would you hit up all three? or is there one that definitely outshines the rest?
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11-08-2008, 09:39 AM
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Check into Christmas lights at the zoo or Saluda Shoals Park. It might be too early. That weekend following is the USC/Clemson game but it's in Clemson this year. Columbia will probably be very quiet that Saturday.
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11-08-2008, 04:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thechappells
thank you so much for the suggestions. i actually did think of edventure... we took our son there a couple of months ago for the bubblepalooza display (a bit of a disappointment in my opinion, but the kid had a blast--what toddler doesn't love bubbles?-- so it was worth it in the end) i did find it a bit pricey, though.
has anyone been to the 'mann-simons cottage', 'hampton-preston mansion' or 'robert mills house'? our family are kind of history buffs and was wondering if they were worth a visit. would you hit up all three? or is there one that definitely outshines the rest?
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Those 3 historic houses are nice as is the Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home. There is also McKissick Museum at USC, the State Museum and the Columbia Museum of Art. |
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11-12-2008, 10:11 AM
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Frankie's Fun Park might be good on a mild day.
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