2016 Columbia Playoffs Event & Venue Info
COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN CONVENTION CENTER
1101 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC, 29201
Venue Website
Parking is fast and convenient with available spaces located at and around the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center:
- 300 car capacity parking lot adjacent to the Convention Center. Parking in this lot is complimentary and subject to availability.
- 800 car parking garage located across from the facility on Lincoln and Pendleton streets; 500 of these spaces may be available for attendees, subject to availability. The garage is managed by the City of Columbia and charges hourly rates for parking. Rates are as follows: $1.00 – First half-hour; $1.00 – Second half-hour; $1.00 – Each additional hour; Maximum – $10.00 per day.
- Several metered spaces are available within walking distance of the Convention Center.
TRANSPORTATION
Here’s how to get to and around Columbia, South Carolina for the 2016 International WFTDA D1 Playoffs.
BY AIR: Columbia has its own airport, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) at 3250 Airport Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29170. The airport is roughly 20 minutes from the host hotel and the venue. In addition, there are a number of major airports a little over an hour’s drive from Columbia. These area airports include Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Charlotte, NC; and Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), Greenville, SC.
BY GREYHOUND: The Greyhound stop is located at 710-A Buckner Rd in Columbia, SC. From there it’s a 15 minute taxi ride to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
BY TRAIN: Columbia Amtrak Station, located in downtown Columbia at 850 Pulaski St, is approximately two miles from the host hotel and venue.
BY CAR
FROM GREENVILLE:
Take I-26 E to Columbia.
I-126 to Huger St Exit.
Turn left at the fourth traffic light onto Gervais St.
At the second traffic light, turn right onto Lincoln St and the Convention Center is one block down on the right.
FROM FLORENCE:
Take I-20 W.
Merge onto SC-277 S via Exit 73A toward Columbia.
Continue on SC-277, which becomes Bull St.
Pass ten lights and take a right onto Gervais St US-1 S/US-378 W.
Continue, passing six traffic lights and take a left onto Lincoln St and the Convention Center is one block down on the right.
FROM CHARLESTON:
Take I-26 W.
Merge onto US-176 W/US-21 N/Charleston Hwy via Exit 115 toward Cayce/Columbia.
Turn slight right onto US-176/US-21/US-321/Knox Abbott Dr.
Continue to follow US-176/US-21/US-321.
Stay straight onto Blossom St.
Turn left onto Lincoln St and the Convention Center is four blocks down on the left.
FROM CHARLOTTE:
Take I-77 S.
Merge onto SC-277 S via Exit 18 toward I-20 W/Columbia/Augusta.
Continue on 277, which becomes Bull St.
Pass ten lights and take a right onto Gervais St US-1 S/US-378 W.
Continue, passing six traffic lights and take a left onto Lincoln St and the Convention Center is one block down on the right.
FROM ATLANTA:
Take I-20 to Columbia.
Get off on Exit 64A I-26 E to Columbia.
Immediately merge into left two lanes and follow signs towards Downtown Columbia on 126.
Turn left at the fourth traffic light onto Gervais St.
At the second traffic light, turn right onto Lincoln St and the Convention Center is one block down on the right.
TAXIS
Blue Ribbon Cab – Call dispatch at (803) 754-8163
Capitol City Cab – Call dispatch at (803) 999-2831
HOTEL INFORMATION
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN AT USC
630 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 799-7800
Website
Check in: 4:00 PM / Check out: 11:00 PM
AMENITIES: Complimentary hot breakfast, Free Internet, Free parking, Outdoor pool, Fitness room
HOTEL INFORMATION: The Courtyard by Marriott is located less than 8 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). The hotel is just over one half mile (a ten minute walk) from the venue.
HOTEL’S STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY: Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM prior to your date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after this time or failing to show, will result in a charge equal to the first night’s stay per room to your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.
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