EXPLORE THE TOTAL ECLIPSE WITH COLUMBIA, SC
DISCOVER. TRAVEL. LEARN.
In just a few weeks, during the weekend of August 18-21, Columbia , South Carolina will experience the first total eclipse visible in this area since 1785. During this event the state's capital will host numerous events leading up to 2 minutes and 36 seconds of rare visibility. The events and viewing are expected to bring an estimated 1 MILLION tourists,which serves as an awesome way for Columbia to be introduced to others who many not be familiar with the small city.
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Enhance your travels or explore new local experiences with a quality visit to Columbia, South Carolina for the 2017 Total Eclipse, August 18-21. Columbia is scheduled to have the longest viewing, which is approximately 2 minutes and 36 seconds. We as a city encourage all of our guests and residents to come together to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity. There will be many events hosted during the weekend of this major event. Here are just a few of the hottest restaurants waiting for you in Columbia with perfect viewing options. Come on down and experience the history and culture of the state's capital.
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MOTOR SUPPLY CO. BISTRO
$150
Tickets can be bought by calling the number below.
(803) 256 6687
On the day of the Eclipse, August 21, 2017 at 12:30 pm, Motor Supply Co. Bistro will be hosting a VIP Lunch and Eclipse viewing. Go out and enjoy a fulfilling lunch while waiting on a once in a lifetime event provided with seating, lunch, and a viewing right in the heart of Columbia. When the time approaches, advised guests will then move to the parking lot of the restaurant to watch the Eclipse move from its partial to totality while celebrating with delicious food and drinks.
TWO GALS AND A FORK
$38-$43 per person
(803) 360 0578
Two Gals and One Fork partnered with Historic Columbia to host two different walking food tours on Saturday August 19th. The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours (rain or shine) in which you will visit the top 5 rated restaurants in Columbia. Enjoy learning about the history of the state's capital while feasting on what's commonly known as southern cuisine. All you need to do is sit back, relax, and let your mind explore.
OLD MILL BREWPUB
TBD
(803) 476 5845
From August 18th to the 25th, Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington will make a special drink honoring the Total Eclipse. The drink is called Barrel Aged Beer. It is only available for a limited time and is as dark as night. Very similar to how our skies will appear in the afternoon of the Total Eclipse. The drink is made up of 5 lbs of aged cacao nibs and roasted chilis which were encased in a bourbon barrel for over 6 months. It is not the only contribution to the special weekend, so head on down to grab a drink and a show.
Kelly Barbrey
VP of Sales and Marketing
"THIS IS GOING TO BE A ONCE IN A LIFE TIME PHENOMENON!"
