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With a population of nearly a half million, Columbia offers visitors Southern hospitality with a variety of cultural opportunities; including a nationally ranked Zoo, an active arts community, museums, recreation, semi pro sports, and university sports all within a college town atmosphere. The arts community offers events for all tastes. Columbia is home to Columbia’s Children’s Theater, Trustus and Workshop Theater, all offering a variety of theatrical performances. Live concerts can also be viewed at small venues from Township Auditorium, the Koger Center and Newberry Opera House to larger venues such as the Colonial Life Arena. Museums in the area include the South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, EdVenture Children’s Museum, McKissek Museum and several regional museums.
Recreation in the area can inclulde boating on Lake Murray, rafting the Saluda, outdoor performances at the Three Rivers Greenway, and local festivals. Columbia is home to the Five Points St. Patrick’s Day Festival which is known as one of the largest celebrations in the Southeast drawing over 30,000 attendees. Columbia also offers more than 100 local and regional state parks. The Columbia Blowfish is a new addition to the Columbia sporting scene. The Blowfish team is a member of the Coastal Plain League. The local universities and colleges offer men’s and women’s sporting events throughout the year.
Diversity is the key to Columbia's economy. The University of South Carolina, Benedict College, Columbia College and other technical colleges are home to thousands of students, yet Columbia is not a college town. Fort Jackson is located in Columbia, yet Columbia is not a military town. Columbia has a sizable retirement community, yet Columbia is not a retirement city. Columbia's economy benefits from a varied commercial-industrial base.
Whether you’re working, vacationing or just passing through, Value Place Elgin is the ideal place to stay while you’re in this unique part of the country. Once you arrive at our location, our friendly Value Place Elgin team will be happy to help you navigate around town. Just think of us as your guide to Columbia, SC - from the best local restaurants and attractions to any driving directions you might need to get you there.
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No matter which Value Place you go to, there are a few things you can count on at every location—a truly affordable weekly rate and an astonishingly clean room with a full kitchen. All in a more secure environment than you’ll find at any other extended stay hotel or motel. How can we make this promise to our guests? By keeping things simple. And because we’re flexible to your needs, you won’t find extras padded into our pricing. Instead, you get to pick and choose from the optional add-ons we offer. At Value Place, you get all the convenience of a hotel and all the essentials of a fully furnished apartment—every time, at every location.