I live in a big city with not a lot to do. What is the best way to meet people,other than bars or personals?

I need to meet people around my age who have similar interests. Tired of sitting at home. I live in Columbia, SC. I am 28. For those of you who said go to church, I do. They don't have a group for people my age. Once you're out of college, good luck trying to meet people. I'm trying to meet men. That's right it's all about men at this point in my life. I don't want to be single anymore! :)

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1. I don't know. I live in Pittsburgh and there's nothing to do here unless you are a Steelers fanatic, which I'm not.
2. Go to http://www.meetup.com and you can find groups that meet up each month or week that have similar interests and goals as you. you can also go to groups.yahoo.com or groups.google.com, but meetup.com is a bit better I think.
3. Try going to church.
4. your local church
5. Maybe it would be better if you give an age range? As of now, not knowing, I'll suggest coffee shops. Or if you are around college age. They usually sponsor all sorts of volunteer opportunities. You can meet all sorts of people at those. Go to some concerts, you don't have to drink. This is a good way to meet people who have similar interests in music.
6. You could get a dog (unless you have one) and take a walk to the park and just hang out maybe someone will approach you and bam you have a new best friend. or friends.
7. TRY GOING TO ONE OF THOSE REALLY BIG CHURCHES.
8. Around your age,covers a whole lot of territory.
9. Depends on your age, of course. Take up: ballroom, zydeco, or contra dancing-- a lot of fun and you'll meet lots of active interesting people. Join a hiking or cycling club. Take photography lessons. Try out for a theater group.
10. do like part time studyin, or go gym. thats good plcae to meet nice people
11. Look into the hobbies and interests you have, then check out the local news or the web to see if there are any groups in your area. Not only will you get to meet new people, but you will have a lot more in common with them when you do. Good luck!
12. Volunteer at a Hospital, train to be a docent at your local zoo, book stores have groups that meet to discuss particular types of books, take a course at your local community college and last but not least try CHURCH.
13. Getting involved in your local church is a great way. I also agree with pete! I ballroom dance and it's a great way to meet people!
14. I recently moved to London and found it difficult to meet friends other than the usual places. I found a group on the internet. We are a group of ladies who arrange outings, meals, drinks etc. We have tried thinks like indoor skydiving, paintballing and an afternoon having tea and scones. Othertimes we just have some drinks at a pub. Sometimes it is 20 people who turn up other times it is just a handfull. We are of all ages and nationalities. It is a lovely way to meet people with no strings. Try Yahoo groups. For something like this in your area.
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16. Do you have a dog ? Start a dog walking business and there HAS to be a hawtee with a dog! That is how my mom got a person to talk to and A boyfriend! hope this helps!!! pink_cat_101