Celebrate Shopping, Dining and Culture on Main Street

Urban Tour is a free event for the whole family, showcasing all that Columbia’s downtown has to offer. The self-guided walking tour includes special offers and giveaways from retailers, live entertainment, a glimpse into downtown living and the stories behind some of our historic buildings as well as plenty of FREE food and drinks including beer with valid ID.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Main Street, Columbia, SC

Businesses along the tour will keep their doors open late for the event. Free shuttle and horse carriage rides are available from 5 to 9 p.m. to assist pedestrians.

The event will take place rain or shine with the entertainment adaptable to street performances or inside designated buildings throughout the tour.

Urban Tour Highlights:

Historic Columbia Foundation will be providing guided historic tours at the top of every hour starting at Free Times.

The Columbia Museum of Art will be offering a Pay-What-You-Wish admission to Turner to Cézanne: Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum Wales, sponsored by Family Medicine Centers of South Carolina.

Urban Tour Musicians & Performers:

The Heart of Columbia Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International

John English

Elizabeth and Mike Cameron

Adam Whitehead, Chip Mosteller and Tom Coolidge

Soul Food Jazz

The Adam Gardner Trio

Dr. Christopher Lee

Columbia Alternacirque

Mac’s All-Stars

Visit the City Center Partnership’s website for more information.