The childhood retreat of the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, is one of the best attractions in Columbia, South Carolina, and the most touristy of the three historic buildings. There are a number of things to do in columbia south carolina like the excellent EdVenture Children's Museum is a very fun and family-friendly place to visit, adjacent to the Columbia Canal and Riverside Park. South Carolina is home to 48 unique and beautiful state parks, from Hunting Island State Park with dreamy beaches, wooded coastal trails and quaint lighthouses to Caesars Point State Park with rugged hiking trails and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.