Guidebook for Columbia

Scott And Vi
Scott And Vi
Guidebook for Columbia

Parks & Nature

Downtown Columbia's rivers are considered one of the most unique southern fisheries in the United States. www.franksflyarts.com - Float or Wade Fly or Spin Fishing guided trips.
The park is home to champion trees, the largest of their kind as well as a pristine river bottom eco system. Wildlife abounds. Back country hikers and board walkers enjoy the healing power of the old growth forest.
110 recommandé par les habitants
Parc national du Congaree
100 National Park Rd
110 recommandé par les habitants
The park is home to champion trees, the largest of their kind as well as a pristine river bottom eco system. Wildlife abounds. Back country hikers and board walkers enjoy the healing power of the old growth forest.
Beautiful vistas of the Broad River, a peaceful wooded walk along old rail beds is worth the sweet short drive. https://www.traillink.com/trail/palmetto-trail-(peak-to-prosperity-passage)/
10 recommandé par les habitants
Palmetto Trail (Peak, South Carolina)
State Road S-20-35
10 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful vistas of the Broad River, a peaceful wooded walk along old rail beds is worth the sweet short drive. https://www.traillink.com/trail/palmetto-trail-(peak-to-prosperity-passage)/
More of a board walk than a hiking trail, the Three Rivers Greenway is a fab way to see Columbia's skyline, bridges and incredible rivers. https://www.traillink.com/trail/three-rivers-greenway/
10 recommandé par les habitants
Three Rivers Greenway
10 recommandé par les habitants
More of a board walk than a hiking trail, the Three Rivers Greenway is a fab way to see Columbia's skyline, bridges and incredible rivers. https://www.traillink.com/trail/three-rivers-greenway/
When we need to get away from the mayhem of living downtown, the Timmerman Trail provides all that nature has to offer.....peace & calm.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Timmerman Trail
7 recommandé par les habitants
When we need to get away from the mayhem of living downtown, the Timmerman Trail provides all that nature has to offer.....peace & calm.
Great biking, walking and hiking trails.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Forêt d'État de Harbison
5600 Broad River Rd
38 recommandé par les habitants
Great biking, walking and hiking trails.
Close to the SC State Museum and Edventure for children, visit this park to see a turn of the century hydro-electric turbine, get to the river bank and bike, run or walk a distance marked trail.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel St
64 recommandé par les habitants
Close to the SC State Museum and Edventure for children, visit this park to see a turn of the century hydro-electric turbine, get to the river bank and bike, run or walk a distance marked trail.
Get out on our rivers with outfitter Adventure Carolina. Kayak, tube or canoe outings available.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Adventure Carolina Inc
1107 State St
6 recommandé par les habitants
Get out on our rivers with outfitter Adventure Carolina. Kayak, tube or canoe outings available.
Our rivers, the Salad, Broad and Congaree provide fly fishermen amazing opportunities to fish trout, smallmouth bass and stripers.
Saluda Valley Guides, LLC
5 Boston Commons Ct
Our rivers, the Salad, Broad and Congaree provide fly fishermen amazing opportunities to fish trout, smallmouth bass and stripers.
A most beautiful garden, complete with roses, water features and trails in a mature forest make for a great morning stroll.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo et jardin botanique Riverbanks
1300 Botanical Pkwy
26 recommandé par les habitants
A most beautiful garden, complete with roses, water features and trails in a mature forest make for a great morning stroll.

Food Scene

Restored Art Deco revolving restaurant from the New York’s 1964 Worlds Fair. Fabulous views!
Top of Carolina Restaurant
3925 Barnwell St
Restored Art Deco revolving restaurant from the New York’s 1964 Worlds Fair. Fabulous views!
The best all-vegan restaurant in Columbia! Offerings have won over even the most devout meat eaters.
22 recommandé par les habitants
A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
2338 Main St
22 recommandé par les habitants
The best all-vegan restaurant in Columbia! Offerings have won over even the most devout meat eaters.
Hands down the best sushi and Japanese cuisine in Columbia.
Camon Japanese Restaurant
1332 Assembly St
Hands down the best sushi and Japanese cuisine in Columbia.
A must visit for even the most devout carnivores, with offerings like bacon cheeseburgers and BBQ spare ribs. This family owned, farm-to-table 100% vegan restaurant offers the best cuisine available in the city.
22 recommandé par les habitants
A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
2338 Main St
22 recommandé par les habitants
A must visit for even the most devout carnivores, with offerings like bacon cheeseburgers and BBQ spare ribs. This family owned, farm-to-table 100% vegan restaurant offers the best cuisine available in the city.
A guest favorite...
58 recommandé par les habitants
Cantina 76
2901 Devine St
58 recommandé par les habitants
A guest favorite...
During the academic school year, the Curiosity Coffee Bar runs a satellite at the Olympia Mill. Enter the parking lot off of Olympia Avenue. Entrance is located in the rear of the building.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Curiosity Coffee Bar
2327 Main St
24 recommandé par les habitants
During the academic school year, the Curiosity Coffee Bar runs a satellite at the Olympia Mill. Enter the parking lot off of Olympia Avenue. Entrance is located in the rear of the building.
Great Thai, a favorite of locals.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Duke's Pad Thai
904 Knox Abbott Dr
11 recommandé par les habitants
Great Thai, a favorite of locals.
Sweet neighborhood restaurant that is a favorite of locals, fabulous food!
26 recommandé par les habitants
DiPrato's
342 Pickens St
26 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet neighborhood restaurant that is a favorite of locals, fabulous food!
Nice place to enjoy a cup while shopping the Five Points District.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Drip Coffee
729 Saluda Ave
29 recommandé par les habitants
Nice place to enjoy a cup while shopping the Five Points District.
A guest favorite on Main Street.
Michael's Café & Catering
1620 Main St
A guest favorite on Main Street.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Hudson's Smokehouse BBQ
4952 Sunset Blvd
13 recommandé par les habitants
Outdoor service in the Five Points Shopping District
45 recommandé par les habitants
The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda Ave
45 recommandé par les habitants
Outdoor service in the Five Points Shopping District
One of the most successful fine dining establishments in Columbia.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Saluda's Restaurant
751 Saluda Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
One of the most successful fine dining establishments in Columbia.
Just across the river in the West Columbia Historic District.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Terra Restaurant
100 State St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Just across the river in the West Columbia Historic District.
Nice brunch, great food! Just over the Blossom & Gervais Street Bridges.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Strudel
300 State St
59 recommandé par les habitants
Nice brunch, great food! Just over the Blossom & Gervais Street Bridges.
Favorite of our guests visiting 5 Points.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Publico
2013 Greene St
25 recommandé par les habitants
Favorite of our guests visiting 5 Points.
Wide selection of wine. Reservations are recommended. Chef Emma creates each dish with love.
Madrigal
Wide selection of wine. Reservations are recommended. Chef Emma creates each dish with love.
Wonderfully crafted southern menu.
42 recommandé par les habitants
The War Mouth
1209 Franklin St
42 recommandé par les habitants
Wonderfully crafted southern menu.
Green Olive Restaurant

Drinks & Nightlife

The historic hanger and great beer make for a good time.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom
1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd
31 recommandé par les habitants
The historic hanger and great beer make for a good time.
Good Food! J's Corner is the modern rendition of the historic (early 1900's) Jaco's Corner, the longest operating "drinking hole" in Columbia. Check out the renovated original bar and gas pump.
J's Corner
Good Food! J's Corner is the modern rendition of the historic (early 1900's) Jaco's Corner, the longest operating "drinking hole" in Columbia. Check out the renovated original bar and gas pump.
Sample our local brews...
Columbia Brew Bus
828 Gervais St
Sample our local brews...
Get your lumberjack on...
8 recommandé par les habitants
Craft Axe Throwing- Columbia
700 Gervais St
8 recommandé par les habitants
Get your lumberjack on...
While on Main Street....
22 recommandé par les habitants
Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main St
22 recommandé par les habitants
While on Main Street....

Arts & Culture

A new local artists studio complete with a nature trail that meanders along the Congaree River. Beautiful works of art are available for purchase.
Stormwater Studios
413 Pendleton St
A new local artists studio complete with a nature trail that meanders along the Congaree River. Beautiful works of art are available for purchase.
Local Artist Hall and 701 Center of Contemporary Art. On the National Register of Historic Places, 701 Whaley has retained it's historic past while acting as a catalyst for the Mill District's Future.
701 Whaley St
701 Whaley Street
Local Artist Hall and 701 Center of Contemporary Art. On the National Register of Historic Places, 701 Whaley has retained it's historic past while acting as a catalyst for the Mill District's Future.
125 recommandé par les habitants
Musée militaire de Caroline du Sud
1 National Guard Rd
125 recommandé par les habitants
Avant-garde local theater with a laid back atmosphere and diverse programming. Enjoy your beverage of choice along with complimentary popcorn.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Trustus Theatre
520 Lady St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Avant-garde local theater with a laid back atmosphere and diverse programming. Enjoy your beverage of choice along with complimentary popcorn.
One Eared Cow Glass
1001 Huger St
139 recommandé par les habitants
Musée d'Art de Columbia
1515 Main St
139 recommandé par les habitants
Painted by a local artist in the 1980s and recently restored check out this public art on the corner of Heyward & Silver. The obelisk is a remnant of Columbia’s elevated rail system.
Ra Obelisk
900 Heyward St
Painted by a local artist in the 1980s and recently restored check out this public art on the corner of Heyward & Silver. The obelisk is a remnant of Columbia’s elevated rail system.

Essentials

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Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais St
36 recommandé par les habitants
http://elitemassagetherapy2.fullslate.com Sean has been my therapeutic massage therapist for years. If you have need for an athletic stretch or to address specific aches and pains Elite Massage Therapy will hit the spot.
Elite Massage Therapy
4102 Boxwood Drive
http://elitemassagetherapy2.fullslate.com Sean has been my therapeutic massage therapist for years. If you have need for an athletic stretch or to address specific aches and pains Elite Massage Therapy will hit the spot.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Rosewood Market & Deli
2803 Rosewood Dr
18 recommandé par les habitants
18 recommandé par les habitants
Earth Fare
3312b Devine St
18 recommandé par les habitants
Fabulous local independent stylists available by appointment. Located in the vista.
JClark Hair Studio
601 Lady St
Fabulous local independent stylists available by appointment. Located in the vista.
Green's Beverages
400 Assembly St

Sightseeing

7 recommandé par les habitants
Historic Columbia
1601 Richland St
7 recommandé par les habitants
104 recommandé par les habitants
Capitole de l'État de Caroline du Sud
1100 Gervais St
104 recommandé par les habitants
A great way to experience Columbia's Main Street.
SC Pedal Parlor
1233 Washington St
A great way to experience Columbia's Main Street.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Woodrow Wilson Family Home
1705 Hampton St
6 recommandé par les habitants
Olympia Mill Village Museum
1170 Olympia Ave
In addition to our rich history the museum has a planetarium and an observatory where visitors can view the sun! Be sure to check for scheduled showings.
121 recommandé par les habitants
South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais St
121 recommandé par les habitants
In addition to our rich history the museum has a planetarium and an observatory where visitors can view the sun! Be sure to check for scheduled showings.
Université de Caroline du Sud

Shopping

Once a hub in the Eastern Seaboard "hippy" movement, the Grow has been a bar & music venue, an artists studio and now an eclectic antique store open on Fridays only.
Grow Antiques
22 Bluff Rd
Once a hub in the Eastern Seaboard "hippy" movement, the Grow has been a bar & music venue, an artists studio and now an eclectic antique store open on Fridays only.
A wonderful way to spend Saturday mornings shopping. Organic, local groceries, local artisans, eats, entertainment, and more.
133 recommandé par les habitants
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main St
133 recommandé par les habitants
A wonderful way to spend Saturday mornings shopping. Organic, local groceries, local artisans, eats, entertainment, and more.
Experience shopping in a fully restored historic retail site on Columbia's Main Street.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Mast General Store
1601 Main St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Experience shopping in a fully restored historic retail site on Columbia's Main Street.
Old Mill Antique Mall
310 State St