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Three reasons to plan a trip to Columbia this spring

March 30, 2023 • 
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Four adults wearing crawfish hats at a festival

The Rosewood Crawfish Festival is a springtime staple in Columbia.

Photo by Crush Rush

Let’s plan a day trip, Greenville. Our state’s capital city is just about an hour and a half down the road, and its springtime festival calendar packs plenty of inspiration for a visit.

Here are three local favorites to put on your calendar for consideration:

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