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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Chickasaw Trace Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. President James K. Polk Home and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© President James K. Polk Home and Museum

3. Historic Elm Springs

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Bleu 32 Vintage Marketplace

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© Bleu 32 Vintage Marketplace

5. St. John's Episcopal Church

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6. Athenaeum Rectory

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7. a'Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© a'Museum

8. Stan's Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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9. Columbia Farmers Fresh Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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10. Pryor Art Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Maury County Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Pumpkin Paradise

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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13. Higher Pursuits

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Columbia is a small town in Tennessee, just 45 miles south of Nashville.
  • The historic downtown is vibrant, with a live music scene, a main street with vintage shops, national landmarks, and restaurants featuring locally sourced menu items.
  • The new Columbia Arts District is next to downtown and displays funky and creative artwork brought to life by local artists and artisans.
  • Southern hospitality and community pride are ingrained in Columbia’s culture and felt by those who visit.
  • Some of the major attractions include historical museums, churches, parks, breweries, and a vintage marketplace.

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