Guidebook for West Columbia

Liz
Guidebook for West Columbia

Entertainment & Activities

268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife Pkwy
268 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Columbia City Fireflies Baseball
1640 Freed Dr
24 locals recommend

Sightseeing

104 locals recommend
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais St
104 locals recommend
There are signs all over the city pointing out historical homes and information. Worth a look
16 locals recommend
Robert Mills House & Gardens
1616 Blanding St
16 locals recommend
There are signs all over the city pointing out historical homes and information. Worth a look
People here love their gamecocks, I am indifferent but in case you care, we are close by :)
62 locals recommend
University of South Carolina
1244 Blossom St
62 locals recommend
People here love their gamecocks, I am indifferent but in case you care, we are close by :)
125 locals recommend
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard Rd
125 locals recommend

Food Scene

delicious!!
35 locals recommend
Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly St
35 locals recommend
delicious!!
Dinner only and a bit pricey but it is located at a small hill overlooking the city of Columbia.
10 locals recommend
Al's Upstairs Italian Restaurant
300 Meeting St
10 locals recommend
Dinner only and a bit pricey but it is located at a small hill overlooking the city of Columbia.
Known for their breakfast, bakeshop and coffee. Open for dinner as well but have only been for breakfast- GET THERE EARLY! We have waited close to 2 hours for a table in the morning.
59 locals recommend
Cafe Strudel
300 State St
59 locals recommend
Known for their breakfast, bakeshop and coffee. Open for dinner as well but have only been for breakfast- GET THERE EARLY! We have waited close to 2 hours for a table in the morning.
34 locals recommend
Terra Restaurant
100 State St
34 locals recommend
My favorite coffee shop in Columbia. It is located by the USC campus, they serve sandwiches and salads as well.
11 locals recommend
Cool Beans Coffee Co
1217 College St
11 locals recommend
My favorite coffee shop in Columbia. It is located by the USC campus, they serve sandwiches and salads as well.
They make all their ice cream using ingredients sourced from the area. Yummy ice cream and coffee here. Located next to Lula Drake on Main st.
19 locals recommend
Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main St
19 locals recommend
They make all their ice cream using ingredients sourced from the area. Yummy ice cream and coffee here. Located next to Lula Drake on Main st.
There are other places to eat mexican and we can gladly share more locations but we love this hole in the wall place. the best Pico De Gallo around!
San Jose Restaurant
121 Dreher Rd
There are other places to eat mexican and we can gladly share more locations but we love this hole in the wall place. the best Pico De Gallo around!

Drinks & Nightlife

It is amazing! The only of it's kind here in Columbia. Small bites and amazing wine and beer selection.
22 locals recommend
Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main St
22 locals recommend
It is amazing! The only of it's kind here in Columbia. Small bites and amazing wine and beer selection.
This is a bike with a keg. You pedal around the city with a group of people. Must book tickets in advance.
SC Pedal Parlor
1233 Washington St
This is a bike with a keg. You pedal around the city with a group of people. Must book tickets in advance.
This is Columbia's version of a rooftop bar. If you make it to Charleston, we recommend the roof tops there :)
7 locals recommend
Rooftop Lounge
1400 Main St
7 locals recommend
This is Columbia's version of a rooftop bar. If you make it to Charleston, we recommend the roof tops there :)
Dive bar by the state house but it is a personal favorite.
29 locals recommend
The Whig
1200 Main St
29 locals recommend
Dive bar by the state house but it is a personal favorite.

Parks & Nature

The lake is great here! You can rent kayaks and canoes. There is a park, water park, walking trails and so much more to do !
51 locals recommend
Lake Murray
51 locals recommend
The lake is great here! You can rent kayaks and canoes. There is a park, water park, walking trails and so much more to do !

Arts & Culture

7 locals recommend
Tapp's Outpost
713 Saluda Ave
7 locals recommend
121 locals recommend
EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais St
121 locals recommend

Essentials

its less than a mile away
28 locals recommend
Food Lion
1013 Broad River Rd
28 locals recommend
its less than a mile away
about 20 minute drive.
24 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
702 Cross Hill Rd
24 locals recommend
about 20 minute drive.
28 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4516 Forest Dr
28 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
CVS
900 Assembly St
15 locals recommend
This has relocated to Bull St. I am not sure of drop in rates but wanted to pointed out it is close by.
YMCA
1447 Hampton St
This has relocated to Bull St. I am not sure of drop in rates but wanted to pointed out it is close by.
Drop in rates $20 I believe. Amazing gym family, so friendly and helpful.
Crossfit OptIMize Downtown
406 Williams St
Drop in rates $20 I believe. Amazing gym family, so friendly and helpful.
Not sure of their drop in rates either but I think you can get a free day pass.
Müv Fitness
2307 Augusta Rd
Not sure of their drop in rates either but I think you can get a free day pass.
Amazing Pilates studio on Main St. Call or text Tori for a session.
Pilates Bodies By Victoria
1633 Main St
Amazing Pilates studio on Main St. Call or text Tori for a session.
Much shorter wait times here than the other locations and it's up the street from us.
MinuteClinic
2401 Sunset Blvd
Much shorter wait times here than the other locations and it's up the street from us.
7 locals recommend
Lexington Medical Center
2720 Sunset Blvd
7 locals recommend