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Gardens & Horticultural Center | Outdoor Venue in Columbia, SC

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About The Hampton Preston Mansion

Welcome to The Hampton Preston Mansion, a beloved outdoor garden venue in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Known as the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion, this scenic venue hosts outdoor concerts, private events, and special gatherings amid lush greenery and historic charm. For indoor events, the adjacent Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center offers a 65-seat, 130-standing greenhouse space that complements the garden setting. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Located at 1615 Blanding Street, The Hampton Preston Mansion blends nature and history for memorable events. The gardens provide flexible lawn-style seating that accommodates up to 400 total seated guests, while the indoor greenhouse center provides a comfortable alternative with established seating and standing room. Parking is ample around the property, with some listings noting complimentary parking. Transit options include The COMET and nearby shuttle services in the Main Street District. For visitors traveling in, consider nearby hotels like Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown and Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Downtown for convenient stays. When planning, rely on official event listings and venue information to ensure smooth access on event day. And yes—special concerts, including Concert in the Gardens with the SC Philharmonic, are a highlight of the venue’s regular calendar.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
  • Venue type: Outdoor garden venue (Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion); includes the Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center for indoor space (65 seated, 130 standing).
  • Capacity: Gardens seated capacity up to 400; Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center indoors seats 65 (standing 130).
  • Seating chart: No fixed seating chart; lawn-style seating for gardens; indoor space with available tables/chairs as part of the greenhouse center.
  • Parking: Ample street parking around the property; some listings note complimentary parking.
  • Transit: Served by The COMET public transit system; nearby shuttle options (Soda Cap Connector) within the Main Street District.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown (1200 Pickens St) and Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Downtown (1507 Taylor St).
  • Notable events hosted: Outdoor concerts and private events; e.g., Concert in the Gardens with the SC Philharmonic has been held in the gardens.
  • Renaming/demolition status: The site remains active as Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens; the gardens are marketed as Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion, with no demolition.