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The most romantic places in Columbia

Eric Brown and Tamieka Middleton both of Cayce, enjoy the day together at Guignard Park in Cayce. "We're just enjoying the weather and spending a little Q.T. (quality time) when we came across the 'Love Tree'," says Middleton. "On a Love Day." Brown carves a memory of their day into a park tree.

The State asked people to share their thoughts on the best romantic places in Columbia, ranked by Amazon.com as one of the most romantic cities in the country.

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