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University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC
803-777-7000
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Ranked #2 of 47 attractions in Columbia
Type: Educational Sites
Description: University of South Carolina.
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South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is a beautiful campus. Start at the historic horseshoe (anyone can direct you to it) look at the historic buildings that line it. Pay special attention to the Caroliniana Library and the McKissick Museum...behind the Mckissick, the green mall and walkway extends the length of the campus. There are several nice hidden.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

beautiful green campus, large trees, nice history and very southern feel; did not like the urban feel off campus, loud, busy, crowded, traffic, not very friendly .... although I did find some nice people on campus, I know the school has a good reputation, not sure about the city

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Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

cool way to see the university around Columbia. lots of historic sites and places to visit. The Horseshoe is good for walking, picnicking, and seeing old USC.

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Lumberton, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Did not know you could review this but all I have to say is GO GAMECOCKS!!!! and also to fill the space I had fun going to school here a while back.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We visited USC on Spring Break with my son who is looking at various colleges. The tour guides were wonderful and very enthusiastic. The campus is beautiful with extreme southern charm. Even though it was raining the day of our tour, we had a great time and were really able to get a good feel of the University.

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Rome, GA, USA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

There wasn't anything particularly attractive about this campus. It was nicer than some and not as beautiful as others. I was in Columbia for a conference and wanted to see what it was like. My one big surprise is how far from the campus the football stadium is located. I really liked the train cars at the stadium and I... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

This is a beautiful campus. The Horseshoe has lots of old trees with plenty of shade. There are beautiful gardens all around. It has a true southern charm.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Everything was perfect! Great tour and excited my son will be a Gamecock in August! We toured the campus on Monday, visited the book store and enjoyed seeing all the great things happening at the University of South Carolina!

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Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Was invited to be a guest in the President's box for a girl's basketball game. I really enjoyed the honor as well as watching the girls win their game.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We attended a wedding there for my neice. She and her husband are both graduates of USC. It was beautiful and sweet, and it gave us the feeling of sharing her love for the university.

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