Roadside Buzz – George Washington’s Broken Statute ~ Columbia, SC
The State House in Columbia, South Carolina, is a must see stop for visitor’s to the Palmetto State. Complete with gorgeously maintained pathways and monuments commemorating the the state’s rich history, the grounds also include remnants of the U.S. Civil War.
In addition to metal stars located on the outside walls of the state house that memorialize damage caused by Federal troops during the capture of Columbia in 1865, there stands is a broken (some say vandalized) bronze statute of President George Washington.
Roadside Buzz – Busted Plug Plaza ~ Columbia, SC
It’s called “Busted Plug Plaza,” and it’s four stories in height and weighs 675,000 pounds. This massive piece of art that purportedly can survive a direct hit by a tornado, was created by Columbia, SC based artist Blue Sky and was unveiled in 2001.
Although two other cities claim to have the largest Fire Hydrant /Plug, busted Plug is both bigger and heavier and thus firmly holds the title. It is located on Taylor St., between Marion and Bull Streets in the same parking lot (AgFirst Farm Credit Bank) as Blue Sky’s acclaimed “Tunnelvision.”
We stopped by to check it out on our trip to Columbia.
The Visit to the National White Water Center ~ Charlotte, NC
We took a trip out to the National Whitewater Center, just west of Charlotte, to see what all the fuss was about. This outdoor enthusiasts theme park offers everything for the big kids, including hiking, mountain biking, ziplines, paddle boarding, rock climbing, and of course whitewater kayaking.
Even better, once you’ve had your fill of the sun and fresh air, you can kick back and have great Carolina craft beer while watching others overcome their obstacles and activities of choice.
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