Columbia, South Carolina is the state capital and the largest city in the state, with 131,686 residents within the city limits and 784,785 residents in the surrounding metro area.3 It was founded in 1786 and serves as the state's center of government, education, and commerce with over 200 years of history.4 Columbia is known for being "famously hot," with summer temperatures matching the enormous number of fun things to do in the city