Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Crave, right around the corner, you gotta get the Shirley Street Sandwich. It's mostly a lunch place. Very busy from 12 - 2pm
https://www.facebook.com/craveartisanmarket/
14 locals recommend
Crave Market
2843 Millwood AveCrave, right around the corner, you gotta get the Shirley Street Sandwich. It's mostly a lunch place. Very busy from 12 - 2pm
https://www.facebook.com/craveartisanmarket/
New Southern Cuisine, if you like fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, this is your place. Nice artwork on the walls, outside seating available, located in Five Points section of town where there's usually lively nightlife.
http://mrfriendlys.com/
33 locals recommend
Delaney's Music Pub and Eatery
741 Saluda AveNew Southern Cuisine, if you like fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, this is your place. Nice artwork on the walls, outside seating available, located in Five Points section of town where there's usually lively nightlife.
http://mrfriendlys.com/
A "where everybody knows your name" neighborhood bar and grill, about a 10 minute walk from the house.
https://henrysgrillandbar.com/
22 locals recommend
Henry's Restaurant & Bar
2865 Devine StA "where everybody knows your name" neighborhood bar and grill, about a 10 minute walk from the house.
https://henrysgrillandbar.com/
Southern Low Country food right in the middle of the historic Vista section of downtown. Eat and then walk the shops and galleries in the area.
http://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/
39 locals recommend
Blue Marlin
1200 Lincoln StSouthern Low Country food right in the middle of the historic Vista section of downtown. Eat and then walk the shops and galleries in the area.
http://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com/
Great breakfast sandwiches, coffee and, of course, cinnamon rolls. Very popular on the weekends. About a 15 minute walk from the house.
https://www.thecinnamonrolldeli.com/
36 locals recommend
The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
2617 Devine StGreat breakfast sandwiches, coffee and, of course, cinnamon rolls. Very popular on the weekends. About a 15 minute walk from the house.
https://www.thecinnamonrolldeli.com/
Plenty of great breakfast options, very popular on the weekends. About a 10 minute walk from the house.
36 locals recommend
Eggs Up Grill
205 Columbia AvePlenty of great breakfast options, very popular on the weekends. About a 10 minute walk from the house.
A funky main street scene that serves drinks and food. Good for SC people watching.
http://www.bourboncolumbia.com/
60 locals recommend
Bourbon
1214 Main StA funky main street scene that serves drinks and food. Good for SC people watching.
http://www.bourboncolumbia.com/
Casual and fast, but doesn't feel like fast food. Healthy options and a good beer menu. About a 10 minutes walk from the house.
Urban Cookhouse Devine Street Columbia, SC
3000 Devine StreetCasual and fast, but doesn't feel like fast food. Healthy options and a good beer menu. About a 10 minutes walk from the house.
Shopping
Closest grocery store, great produce, about a 10 minute walk from the house.
18 locals recommend
Earth Fare
3312b Devine StClosest grocery store, great produce, about a 10 minute walk from the house.
Arts & Culture
If you're interested in history at all you'll find this worth the trip. On a Saturday morning you can combine this tour with eating breakfast and shopping at the Soda City market on Main Street.
(January - May), tours are offered every half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tours are not offered at 12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. during these months.
(June - December), tours are available every hour on the half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Tours are not offered at 12:30 p.m. during these months.
Open for tours each Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Visitors can also tour at their own pace using brochures available in the State House.
104 locals recommend
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StIf you're interested in history at all you'll find this worth the trip. On a Saturday morning you can combine this tour with eating breakfast and shopping at the Soda City market on Main Street.
(January - May), tours are offered every half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tours are not offered at 12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. during these months.
(June - December), tours are available every hour on the half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Tours are not offered at 12:30 p.m. during these months.
Open for tours each Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Visitors can also tour at their own pace using brochures available in the State House.
Parks & Nature
A really great zoo and botanical garden located on the banks of the Saluda River.
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyA really great zoo and botanical garden located on the banks of the Saluda River.
A great, paved walkway that follows the banks of the Congaree River for miles.
10 locals recommend
Three Rivers Greenway
A great, paved walkway that follows the banks of the Congaree River for miles.
The historic University of South Carolina Horseshoe is a beautiful green space of stately oaks ringed by pre-civil war era buildings. Great place for a stroll or picnic. When you finished, walk over to the SC State House for a tour.
18 locals recommend
The Horseshoe
Sumter StreetThe historic University of South Carolina Horseshoe is a beautiful green space of stately oaks ringed by pre-civil war era buildings. Great place for a stroll or picnic. When you finished, walk over to the SC State House for a tour.
Drinks & Nightlife
About a 15 minute walk from the house.
A craft beer store and growler shop where you can sample a beer from one of twelve taps that continually feature premier craft beers from all over the country as well as local favorites.
22 locals recommend
Craft and Draft
2706 Devine StAbout a 15 minute walk from the house.
A craft beer store and growler shop where you can sample a beer from one of twelve taps that continually feature premier craft beers from all over the country as well as local favorites.