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Inside Background
Background 
Geography Columbia, NC is located at 35°55'4" North, 60°14'59" West (35.917902...
Last edited: August 13, 2007
Columbia’s History  
Columbia, NC  located in Tyrrell County on the coast of  Inner Banks is a town...
Last edited: December 13, 2006
Farm and Field Views  
Columbia is surrounded by precious farms, fields and nurseries.            
Last edited: March 15, 2008
Life in Columbia  
This is series of photos that explain the feeling of the town of Columbia...
Last edited: December 29, 2006
Shopping  
Unusual Gifts and Collectibles are waiting to be discovered in Columbia on the...
Last edited: December 02, 2006
Travel by Boat  
There are many ways to travel to Columbia and the prettiest might be by boat...
Last edited: December 10, 2006
Traveling to Columbia  
  A trip to the charming, historic  waterfront town of Columbia on the IBX...
Last edited: June 23, 2007
Trivia & Fun Facts 
A. Did you know that Columbia , NC was nominated twice for the annual American...
Last edited: June 23, 2007
Up-Coming Events 
Annual Events 1st Watch a FILM about Tyrrell County Watch a FILM about Tyrrell...
Last edited: May 04, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Things to Do 
  Annual Events October: Annual Scuppernong River  Festival  - October 14th...
Last edited: November 23, 2006
Annual River Town Christmas Weekend 
The Annual River Town Christmas in Columbia , NC is like coming “Home for the...
Last edited: December 15, 2006
Annual Scuppernong River Festival  
        The Scuppernong River festival is always very well attended by  locals...
Last edited: December 17, 2006
Annual Soul Food Celebration  
The annual 'Soul Food Celebration' at  the Columbia Theater Cultural ... Center...
Last edited: December 02, 2006
Art Town Columbia  
Award-Winning-Art... Columbia!    Photo: Pocosin Arts Columbia, on the Inner...
Last edited: March 11, 2008
Columbia's Eastern 4-H Center  
Columbia 's beautiful Eastern 4-H Center - located on the Albemarle Sound...
Last edited: December 13, 2006
Cultural Resources Center  
The Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center located on Main Street Columbia...
Last edited: December 10, 2006
For the Eco Tourist 
EcoTourism in Columbia   As urban and suburban sprawl increases, natural places...
Last edited: December 16, 2006
Scenic Views 
Columbia, NC  -   Albemarle Sound Sunset    Maritime Columbia TODAY still has a...
Last edited: November 10, 2006
Palmetto-Peartree Preserve Tyrrell County Visitor Center 
Property Description: The Palmetto-Peartree Preserve encompasses 10,000 acres...
Last edited: November 01, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
 JUST OPENED: Mike's Kitchen:  Serving delicious creative Chinese Cuisine...
Last edited: March 09, 2008
Scuppernong Mill House  
It just can't get better then that. Right on Main Street, with partial...
Last edited: March 09, 2008
Mac's Back Door Oyster Bar 
Mac's is a great place.  Mac's is one of those back alley places you always...
Last edited: September 11, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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