Guidebook for Columbia
Drinks & Nightlife
Flying Saucer Columbia
931 Senate StHUGE selection of beer and GREAT food!
Tin Roof Columbia
1022 Senate StGreat place for good music and drinks!
5 points is one of Columbia's most well-known areas. It is 5 streets (hence the name 5 points) that all connect at one point. Each street has several bars and the entire 5 points area easily has over 15 bars all within walking distance of each other. At night this area is geared more towards college age-early 20's. This area also has some GREAT local restaurants and local shops. If you have never been to Columbia, this would be a must visit area.
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Five Points
5 points is one of Columbia's most well-known areas. It is 5 streets (hence the name 5 points) that all connect at one point. Each street has several bars and the entire 5 points area easily has over 15 bars all within walking distance of each other. At night this area is geared more towards college age-early 20's. This area also has some GREAT local restaurants and local shops. If you have never been to Columbia, this would be a must visit area.
The Vista is one of Columbia's most well known areas. It is predominantly known for its nightlife, but during the day it's a great place to go for the restaurants and the shopping. The bars in this area are geared more towards an age group ranging from late 20's and up. If you have never been to Columbia, this area is a must visit.
Vista Center
1301 Assembly StThe Vista is one of Columbia's most well known areas. It is predominantly known for its nightlife, but during the day it's a great place to go for the restaurants and the shopping. The bars in this area are geared more towards an age group ranging from late 20's and up. If you have never been to Columbia, this area is a must visit.
River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop RdColumbia's very own Brewery!
While you are in town, be sure to check out their website to see if they have any bands playing while you're here. GREAT place for music lovers!
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The Senate
1022 Senate StWhile you are in town, be sure to check out their website to see if they have any bands playing while you're here. GREAT place for music lovers!
Food Scene
This little hidden gem is a MUST! Amazing food and a great place to go for lunch.
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DiPrato's
342 Pickens StThis little hidden gem is a MUST! Amazing food and a great place to go for lunch.
This place is a local favorite. Great place for lunch! They have the best sandwiches, soups, and salads.
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The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda AveThis place is a local favorite. Great place for lunch! They have the best sandwiches, soups, and salads.
Cafe Strudel
300 State StBest place for brunch in the Midlands!
Cantina 76
2901 Devine StThe BEST place for tacos!
Arts & Culture
Great museum! One of the best ones I've been to. This is a must if you have never been to it before. It is rated in Trip Advisor's top 10 things to do in Columbia.
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdGreat museum! One of the best ones I've been to. This is a must if you have never been to it before. It is rated in Trip Advisor's top 10 things to do in Columbia.
Edventure is rated in Trip Advisor's top 10 things to do in Columbia. This is a MUST if you are traveling with children! I would suggest visiting it even if you don't have children. I have been several times on field trips with my students and it is entertaining even for adults. It does cost money, but it is worth every penny just to be able to walk around and look at everything.
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Museo Infantil EdVenture
211 Gervais StEdventure is rated in Trip Advisor's top 10 things to do in Columbia. This is a MUST if you are traveling with children! I would suggest visiting it even if you don't have children. I have been several times on field trips with my students and it is entertaining even for adults. It does cost money, but it is worth every penny just to be able to walk around and look at everything.
Parks & Nature
Very scenic and pet friendly. Great place to walk, jog, or run. Great view of our river and during the summer you can rent floats and float down the river. VERY fun. It's a great place for a picnic or just to spend some quality family time.
Cayce Riverwalk
Cayce RiverwalkVery scenic and pet friendly. Great place to walk, jog, or run. Great view of our river and during the summer you can rent floats and float down the river. VERY fun. It's a great place for a picnic or just to spend some quality family time.
Very scenic and pet friendly. Great place to walk, jog, or run. Great view of our river and during the summer you can rent floats and float down the river. VERY fun. It's a great place for a picnic or just to spend some quality family time.
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StVery scenic and pet friendly. Great place to walk, jog, or run. Great view of our river and during the summer you can rent floats and float down the river. VERY fun. It's a great place for a picnic or just to spend some quality family time.
The biggest and most visited park in Columbia. It is one of Columbia's most iconic spots. A must visit if you've never been to Columbia. Great place for families and has a playground for children.
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Finlay Park
930 Laurel StThe biggest and most visited park in Columbia. It is one of Columbia's most iconic spots. A must visit if you've never been to Columbia. Great place for families and has a playground for children.
Another one of Columbia's most well known parks. Great place for the family. A must see if you have never been to Columbia.
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Parque Saluda Shoals
5605 Bush River RdAnother one of Columbia's most well known parks. Great place for the family. A must see if you have never been to Columbia.
Essentials
Right down the road from the house. Has anything you could possibly need!
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Walmart Supercenter
7546 Garners Ferry RdRight down the road from the house. Has anything you could possibly need!
Bi-Lo is only 5 minutes from the house and is the closest grocery store. It's where I always do my grocery shopping.
BI-LO
7830 Garners Ferry RdBi-Lo is only 5 minutes from the house and is the closest grocery store. It's where I always do my grocery shopping.
Shopping
Columbiana Centre
100 Columbiana CirGreat mall. Tons of shops.
Great place to go while in town. Has everything from nightlife, to shopping, to restaurants, to movie theaters. Has the best theater in Columbia.
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Village at Sandhill
481 Town Center PlGreat place to go while in town. Has everything from nightlife, to shopping, to restaurants, to movie theaters. Has the best theater in Columbia.
GREAT Saturday market. If you are here on a weekend, this is a must do! One of my FAVORITE weekend activities.
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Mercado de Soda City
1300-1600 Main StGREAT Saturday market. If you are here on a weekend, this is a must do! One of my FAVORITE weekend activities.
Getting Around
If you are looking to rent a car, I highly suggest Enterprise. I have rented from them before and I was very pleased. There is one located right down the road from the house and are very helpful at this location. I have personally rented a car from this location and I was very pleased.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
320 Greystone BlvdIf you are looking to rent a car, I highly suggest Enterprise. I have rented from them before and I was very pleased. There is one located right down the road from the house and are very helpful at this location. I have personally rented a car from this location and I was very pleased.