Guidebook for Columbia
Parks & Nature
The largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States is only a 30-minute drive from our neighborhood. At Congaree, you can enjoy a raised boardwalk trail, backwoods camping, canoeing and more. Just be sure to check their Facebook page for the mosquito index for the day!
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Congaree
100 National Park RdThe largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States is only a 30-minute drive from our neighborhood. At Congaree, you can enjoy a raised boardwalk trail, backwoods camping, canoeing and more. Just be sure to check their Facebook page for the mosquito index for the day!
Forested park with a lake offering campsites, kayak & canoe rentals, a bicycle loop & nature trails. Located in the Sandhills region of South Carolina. Historic Sesquicentennial State Park, affectionately known to locals as "Sesqui," is a spacious, green getaway in the heart of the Sandhills region.
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Sesquicentennial State Park
9564 Two Notch RdForested park with a lake offering campsites, kayak & canoe rentals, a bicycle loop & nature trails. Located in the Sandhills region of South Carolina. Historic Sesquicentennial State Park, affectionately known to locals as "Sesqui," is a spacious, green getaway in the heart of the Sandhills region.
A little bit of a drive, but the park spans multiple islands on Lake Murray and offers water activities, nature hikes & fishing.
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Dreher Island State Park
3677 State Park RdA little bit of a drive, but the park spans multiple islands on Lake Murray and offers water activities, nature hikes & fishing.
Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables. Trails run along the peaceful and slow-moving Saluda/Congaree Rivers.
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StOld pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables. Trails run along the peaceful and slow-moving Saluda/Congaree Rivers.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais StSightseeing
The South Carolina State House is the building housing the government of the U.S. state of South Carolina. You can tour the building itself, or take a stroll around the beautiful State House grounds!
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South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StThe South Carolina State House is the building housing the government of the U.S. state of South Carolina. You can tour the building itself, or take a stroll around the beautiful State House grounds!
Founded in 1801, USC's flagship campus sprawls over 300 acres in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House. The campus features the famously historic Horseshoe, where visitors can go for a leisurely stroll under a variety of established old-growth trees.
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Universität von South Carolina
1244 Blossom StFounded in 1801, USC's flagship campus sprawls over 300 acres in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House. The campus features the famously historic Horseshoe, where visitors can go for a leisurely stroll under a variety of established old-growth trees.
Iconic sculpture right off of Main Street. Not the most exciting thing, but good for fun pictures!
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Worlds Largest Fire Hydrant
1404 Taylor StIconic sculpture right off of Main Street. Not the most exciting thing, but good for fun pictures!
Food Scene
Indah Coffee is located in the newly rejuvenated neighborhood of Cottontown 0.3 miles from the house! The minimalist-styled decor and adjoining Circa Barber Shop (by appointment only) give you a peaceful place to get work done, or simply sit for a nice chat! Indah also has local craft beers and ciders on tap, and serves light snacks like vegan cinnamon rolls and other pastries.
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Indah Coffee
2238 Sumter StIndah Coffee is located in the newly rejuvenated neighborhood of Cottontown 0.3 miles from the house! The minimalist-styled decor and adjoining Circa Barber Shop (by appointment only) give you a peaceful place to get work done, or simply sit for a nice chat! Indah also has local craft beers and ciders on tap, and serves light snacks like vegan cinnamon rolls and other pastries.
Awesome for brunch! Motor Supply Co. Bistro has been serving fresh, local and diverse dishes in the heart of the historic Congaree Vista since 1989. The menu changes daily for lunch and dinner, offering diners something new and delicious every time they come through the door. We offer an eclectic blend of contemporary American, French, Italian and Asian cuisine, with everything either provided from local farms or house-made, such as stocks and sauces, desserts, charcuterie and house-butchered and smoked meats.
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Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StAwesome for brunch! Motor Supply Co. Bistro has been serving fresh, local and diverse dishes in the heart of the historic Congaree Vista since 1989. The menu changes daily for lunch and dinner, offering diners something new and delicious every time they come through the door. We offer an eclectic blend of contemporary American, French, Italian and Asian cuisine, with everything either provided from local farms or house-made, such as stocks and sauces, desserts, charcuterie and house-butchered and smoked meats.
Cafe Strudel, located in the historic Mill Village neighborhood of West Columbia, is a favorite with locals & travelers as well! Famous for their Hangover Hash Browns and awesome Sunday Brunch! Stop in for great food & maybe a Bacon infused Vodka Bloody Mary!
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Cafe Strudel
300 State StCafe Strudel, located in the historic Mill Village neighborhood of West Columbia, is a favorite with locals & travelers as well! Famous for their Hangover Hash Browns and awesome Sunday Brunch! Stop in for great food & maybe a Bacon infused Vodka Bloody Mary!
Soda City is Columbia's Main Street market focused on your brain, body and belly! We're open every Saturday morning 9AM - 1PM, year-round, rain or shine!
Whether you're shopping for a one-of-kind gift, picking-up this week's groceries, or spending the morning with family and friends, you'll find a refreshing mix of local and regional food and craft vendors at Soda City -- and if you're from out of town, visit us on Main Street and see Columbia as the creative class, international, and bustling community we are!
Free parking throughout Columbia on the weekends (no matter what you see on signs and stickers) including the Cannon Garage on Taylor Street between Main Street and Sumter Street.
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Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StSoda City is Columbia's Main Street market focused on your brain, body and belly! We're open every Saturday morning 9AM - 1PM, year-round, rain or shine!
Whether you're shopping for a one-of-kind gift, picking-up this week's groceries, or spending the morning with family and friends, you'll find a refreshing mix of local and regional food and craft vendors at Soda City -- and if you're from out of town, visit us on Main Street and see Columbia as the creative class, international, and bustling community we are!
Free parking throughout Columbia on the weekends (no matter what you see on signs and stickers) including the Cannon Garage on Taylor Street between Main Street and Sumter Street.
Handcrafted, small-batch ice cream in the heart of downtown Columbia! Enjoy eclectic flavors like brown sugar bourbon, sesame seed honey pistachio, or stick with the classics like Madagascar vanilla, dark chocolate, and classic strawberry (with locally sourced strawberries)!
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Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main StHandcrafted, small-batch ice cream in the heart of downtown Columbia! Enjoy eclectic flavors like brown sugar bourbon, sesame seed honey pistachio, or stick with the classics like Madagascar vanilla, dark chocolate, and classic strawberry (with locally sourced strawberries)!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaminsky’s entices visitors into its cozy atmosphere with a rotating selection of delectable desserts made in house daily, in addition to heaping milkshakes, specialty coffees and cold beverage creations. Delight in over-the-top varieties of classic childhood desserts, signature hot spirited specialties, dessert martinis and hot toddies. A full beer, wine and liquor selection is also available.
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Kaminsky's
930 Gervais StKaminsky’s entices visitors into its cozy atmosphere with a rotating selection of delectable desserts made in house daily, in addition to heaping milkshakes, specialty coffees and cold beverage creations. Delight in over-the-top varieties of classic childhood desserts, signature hot spirited specialties, dessert martinis and hot toddies. A full beer, wine and liquor selection is also available.
The Five Points neighborhood is home to many boutiques and restaurants by day, but by night it hosts an abundant night life scene with great drink deals. Five Points primarily attracts a younger crowd, such as students from the nearby USC campus.
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Five Points
The Five Points neighborhood is home to many boutiques and restaurants by day, but by night it hosts an abundant night life scene with great drink deals. Five Points primarily attracts a younger crowd, such as students from the nearby USC campus.
Located in the heart of the Vista, Art Bar attracts an eclectic crowd and often hosts karaoke and trivia nights.
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Art Bar
1211 Park StLocated in the heart of the Vista, Art Bar attracts an eclectic crowd and often hosts karaoke and trivia nights.
Entertainment & Activities
The Grand - boutique bowling alley, restaurant and bar is your Columbia, SC destination for fun, food and activities. Make plans to relax after work to meet your friends and co-workers for drinks and games indoors or on the plaza. Where a piece of history on Main Street meets fun and inspires something GRAND!
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Nicky's Pizzeria Five Points
2123 Greene StThe Grand - boutique bowling alley, restaurant and bar is your Columbia, SC destination for fun, food and activities. Make plans to relax after work to meet your friends and co-workers for drinks and games indoors or on the plaza. Where a piece of history on Main Street meets fun and inspires something GRAND!
AZA registered 170-acre zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden. Hosts many African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, and a petting zoo with farm animals.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyAZA registered 170-acre zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden. Hosts many African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, and a petting zoo with farm animals.
Sprawling complex with go-kart tracks, arcades & other family-friendly amusements.
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Frankies Spaßpark
140 Parkridge DrSprawling complex with go-kart tracks, arcades & other family-friendly amusements.
Arts & Culture
Exhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill. State-of-the-art facility featuring permanent and changing exhibits, a digital dome planetarium, 4D interactive theater and an observatory.
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdExhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill. State-of-the-art facility featuring permanent and changing exhibits, a digital dome planetarium, 4D interactive theater and an observatory.
Paintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building.
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Kolumbien Kunstmuseum
1515 Main StPaintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building.