Guidebook for West Columbia
Entertainment & Activities
Riverbanks Zoo neGarden
500 Wildlife PkwyColumbia City Fireflies Baseball
1640 Freed DrSightseeing
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StThere are signs all over the city pointing out historical homes and information. Worth a look
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Robert Mills House & Gardens
1616 Blanding StThere 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 :)
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University of South Carolina
1244 Blossom StPeople here love their gamecocks, I am indifferent but in case you care, we are close by :)
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdFood Scene
Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly Stdelicious!!
Dinner only and a bit pricey but it is located at a small hill overlooking the city of Columbia.
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Al's Upstairs Italian Restaurant
300 Meeting StDinner 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.
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Cafe Strudel
300 State StKnown 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.
Terra Restaurant
100 State StMy favorite coffee shop in Columbia. It is located by the USC campus, they serve sandwiches and salads as well.
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Cool Beans Coffee Co
1217 College StMy 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.
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Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main StThey 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 RdThere 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.
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Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main StIt 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 StThis 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 :)
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Rooftop Lounge
1400 Main StThis 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.
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The Whig
1200 Main StDive 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 !
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Lake Murray
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
Tapp's Outpost
713 Saluda AveI-Museum yabantwana ye-EdVenture
211 Gervais StEssentials
Food Lion
1013 Broad River Rdits less than a mile away
Whole Foods Market
702 Cross Hill Rdabout 20 minute drive.
Trader Joe's
4516 Forest DrCVS
900 Assembly StThis 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 StThis has relocated to Bull St. I am not sure of drop in rates but wanted to pointed out it is close by.
Crossfit OptIMize Downtown
406 Williams StDrop in rates $20 I believe. Amazing gym family, so friendly and helpful.
Müv Fitness
2307 Augusta RdNot sure of their drop in rates either but I think you can get a free day pass.
Pilates Bodies By Victoria
1633 Main StAmazing Pilates studio on Main St. Call or text Tori for a session.
MinuteClinic
2401 Sunset BlvdMuch shorter wait times here than the other locations and it's up the street from us.
Lexington Medical Center
2720 Sunset Blvd