Vanessa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Places we love to visit around Columbia
Free parking on the Lexington side of the dam. Allows you to walk 3.2 mile round trip with a beautiful view. The next entrance allows you to visit a public beach like environment for a small fee.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Murray Dam
Free parking on the Lexington side of the dam. Allows you to walk 3.2 mile round trip with a beautiful view. The next entrance allows you to visit a public beach like environment for a small fee.
Columbia Riverwalk.
This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway. Great place to walk, bike, scooter or skate.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque y Anfiteatro West Columbia Riverwalk
109 Alexander RdColumbia Riverwalk.
This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway. Great place to walk, bike, scooter or skate.
Great place to visit with the family. This Zoo deserves to be marks as a destination stop with is variety of animals, kid friendly activities, beautiful Botanical Gardens and unbelievable waterfall Junction splash pad. Might want to five this 2 days. One for the Zoo (lower portion) and 1 for the Gardens and splash pad (upper potion)
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico y Jardín Riverbanks
500 Wildlife PkwyGreat place to visit with the family. This Zoo deserves to be marks as a destination stop with is variety of animals, kid friendly activities, beautiful Botanical Gardens and unbelievable waterfall Junction splash pad. Might want to five this 2 days. One for the Zoo (lower portion) and 1 for the Gardens and splash pad (upper potion)
Food Scene
Buzzy cafe & espresso bar known for their hangover hash browns serves all-day eats plus beer & wine.
A personal favorite
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Strudel
300 State StBuzzy cafe & espresso bar known for their hangover hash browns serves all-day eats plus beer & wine.
A personal favorite
Date night? Check out one of our favorite date spots.
Cola's is an Upscale tavern with eclectic American fare & wine amid the brick walls of a former bottling company.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly StDate night? Check out one of our favorite date spots.
Cola's is an Upscale tavern with eclectic American fare & wine amid the brick walls of a former bottling company.
Comfortable, modern cantina serving a mix of Mexican-inspired tacos, plus enchiladas & margaritas.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cantina 76
2901 Devine St
Comfortable, modern cantina serving a mix of Mexican-inspired tacos, plus enchiladas & margaritas.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Soda City Farmers Market
if you're visiting during the weekend don't miss out on Soda City Farmers Market located downtown Columbia on Main Street. No entrance free but lots of shopping to do. Within walking distance of the State House just a few blocks from Gervais Street where you'll find tons of restaurant options
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The Grand
The Grand – boutique bowling alley, restaurant and bar is your Columbia, SC destination for fun, food and activities. Great place for drinks and games indoors or on the plaza.
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The Woody on Main
voted the best nightclub for the past 7 years. The Woody on Main is where you go for Cocktails & dancing offering a cozy, laid-back nightclub with a radio station broadcast.