Your Home Away From Home Guidebook
Sightseeing
Family-Friendly and a great place to experience what nature has to offer
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyFamily-Friendly and a great place to experience what nature has to offer
If you are looking for a place to exercise and enjoy the outdoors while having a great view of the Congaree River
51 locals recommend
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
109 Alexander RdIf you are looking for a place to exercise and enjoy the outdoors while having a great view of the Congaree River
20 Mins from Downtown - The city offers numerous small mom and pop shops from local businesses. Small eateries and weekly fresh market festivals.
For additional information please visit https://mainstcolasc.com/
10 locals recommend
Midtown - Downtown
20 Mins from Downtown - The city offers numerous small mom and pop shops from local businesses. Small eateries and weekly fresh market festivals.
For additional information please visit https://mainstcolasc.com/
This place is great for those interested in South Carolinas history and is the largest museum in the state.
125 locals recommend
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdThis place is great for those interested in South Carolinas history and is the largest museum in the state.
A little off the beaten path but you can visit a National Park with amazing views
110 locals recommend
Congaree National Park
100 National Park RdA little off the beaten path but you can visit a National Park with amazing views
If you are looking for a great place for an evening stroll with great views and easy access.
104 locals recommend
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StIf you are looking for a great place for an evening stroll with great views and easy access.
This place has a great annual Christmas lights drive-thru experience. The normal season includes hiking, fishing, and picnic areas
59 locals recommend
Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River RdThis place has a great annual Christmas lights drive-thru experience. The normal season includes hiking, fishing, and picnic areas
Entertainment
A great place for families to visit. This fun park offers go carts, mini gold, laser tag, and arcade games.
32 locals recommend
Frankie's Fun Park
140 Parkridge DrA great place for families to visit. This fun park offers go carts, mini gold, laser tag, and arcade games.
If you have small kids this is a great place for an interactive educational experience for all ages.
121 locals recommend
EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais StIf you have small kids this is a great place for an interactive educational experience for all ages.
Sprawling pool with slides & islands set on a military base. A background check may be required before entry.
Palmetto Falls Water Park
6511 Marion AveSprawling pool with slides & islands set on a military base. A background check may be required before entry.
Bowlero Cayce
900 Axtell DrA family-friendly place to enjoy some bowling with upgraded features and amenities.
Shopping
This mall is the local favorits and has a majority of the main staples such as Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Gap, Coach, Aeropostle, Hollister, Forever 21, and Dave and Busters.
For a list of all the shopping and restaurants available please visit https://www.columbianacentre.com/
68 locals recommend
Columbiana Centre
100 Columbiana CirThis mall is the local favorits and has a majority of the main staples such as Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Gap, Coach, Aeropostle, Hollister, Forever 21, and Dave and Busters.
For a list of all the shopping and restaurants available please visit https://www.columbianacentre.com/
This is your closest Walmart for Groceries and general purchases.
39 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
7546 Garners Ferry RdThis is your closest Walmart for Groceries and general purchases.
Food Lion
5204 US-321This is your local grocery store the property.
Fort those with a military background or celebrating a graduate from boot camp this is your local post exchange for shopping and food while on base at Fort Jackson.
Fort Jackson Post Exchange
4110 Moseby StreetFort those with a military background or celebrating a graduate from boot camp this is your local post exchange for shopping and food while on base at Fort Jackson.
Food scene
This is your local pizza and small dine-in restaurant. The House of Pizza offers spaghetti dishes, hot sandwiches, and other greek staples.
South Congaree House of Pizza
714 Main StThis is your local pizza and small dine-in restaurant. The House of Pizza offers spaghetti dishes, hot sandwiches, and other greek staples.
This place is not only a local brewery favorite but it offers a great dining experience
29 locals recommend
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse
900 Main StThis place is not only a local brewery favorite but it offers a great dining experience
This is an upscale dining experience with a local award-winning chef.
35 locals recommend
Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly StThis is an upscale dining experience with a local award-winning chef.
This is another great fine dining experience with amazing food.
55 locals recommend
Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StThis is another great fine dining experience with amazing food.
This restaurant was built out of the old local downtown Columbia train station. They offer a great menu selection and is a great way to experience Columbia.
14 locals recommend
California Dreaming Restaurant
401 Main StreetThis restaurant was built out of the old local downtown Columbia train station. They offer a great menu selection and is a great way to experience Columbia.
Breweries and Distilleries
This is a small local distillery specializing in cordials and rums. This is a small family-owned local business located in the adjoining city of Cayce.
Southern Essence Distilling, LLC
904 Frink StThis is a small local distillery specializing in cordials and rums. This is a small family-owned local business located in the adjoining city of Cayce.
Steel Hands Brewing is the largest production brewery in the Midlands of South Carolina. The brewery is committed to creating an exceptional taproom experience and destination for visitors to enjoy great tasting beer.
34 locals recommend
Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman StSteel Hands Brewing is the largest production brewery in the Midlands of South Carolina. The brewery is committed to creating an exceptional taproom experience and destination for visitors to enjoy great tasting beer.
Another local downtown brewery. A great place to sample craft brewing on tap.
15 locals recommend
Columbia Craft Brewing Company
520 Greene StAnother local downtown brewery. A great place to sample craft brewing on tap.
River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop RdAnother local brewery with great drafts on tap
Located in a Downtown Historic Hanger at the Jim Hamilton Airport this brewery offers great views and is a family-friendly destination
31 locals recommend
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom
1402 Jim Hamilton BlvdLocated in a Downtown Historic Hanger at the Jim Hamilton Airport this brewery offers great views and is a family-friendly destination
Nightlife
Tin Roof Columbia
1022 Senate StThis is a great place to enjoy live music and a bit to eat.
Carolina Western Pub
920 Lady StGreat country music and line dancing