Sesquicentennial State Park 9564 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223

"Beautiful state park, we visited on New years day and it was extremely crowded. I would imagine being so close to Columbia that this is the city folks daytrip getaway. Several trails, play grounds, picnic areas, restrooms, lake with rentals, and a great park office/shop. I'm assuming these are Angel Oaks like around Charleston, they're beautiful and a natural playground for the kids."

"Being a Lexington/Columbia native, this was actually my first time in Sesqui. The grounds were simple and pretty and we enjoyed an afternoon at the playground with my two year old and then walked some of the trails. I enjoyed the Jackson Creek Trail the most, just a wooded trail with some signage about the local flora and fauna."

"We stayed one night on our way north. Once we pulled through the entrance, it was easy to forget you were in a city. Cute signs greeted us as we drove to the office. Not having a reservation, the park office staff member happily wrote down the sites available for the night and told us to drive through and pick the one that suited us best. We could come back once we unhooked and settled in. The sites were packed gravel, spacious, level, and clearly marked regarding sewer access. The roads were well maintained with trees cut back from the edges making it large rig friendly. A park worker was filling pot holes while we walked our dog. Dogs are allowed on a six foot leash. The splash pad was closed but I imagine it’s a big hit in the summer time. Plenty of hiking and biking paths along with water equipment rental. We will definitely add it to our list of favorites to return to in the future. Hubby added: easy and close access to the interstate."

"Gorgeous park, especially now that it’s fall. Very clean, with a playground in the shade and shelters. Perfect for families. It’s dog-friendly! It’s very obvious that locals love this park - there were lots of people there on a warm, fall day. We were passing by on our way to NC and stopped there to walk out dog. I was pleasantly surprised by how cute the park is. Entrance fee is $6 per adult and $3.5 per child."

"Honestly, this is one of the most comforting parks I've ever been to. Beautiful views, nice trails, plenty of picture opportunities, and there's labels on the trails that are color coded so you don't get lost. There's a splash pad and a dog park too I believe. It's definitely a decent size and plenty of room for activities to do with family overall."