Rod's Guidebook
Food scene
The menu changes weekly but the food is always incredible and the atmosphere is unique. Great spot for a date or celebration. The bar is also great for solo travelers.
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The War Mouth
1209 Franklin StThe menu changes weekly but the food is always incredible and the atmosphere is unique. Great spot for a date or celebration. The bar is also great for solo travelers.
You can’t go wrong with Home Team and if the weather is nice, it’s an enjoyable walk! (About 15 minutes). Weekends can be busy, so order their signature drink, a Game Changer, while you wait.
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Home Team BBQ
700 Harden StYou can’t go wrong with Home Team and if the weather is nice, it’s an enjoyable walk! (About 15 minutes). Weekends can be busy, so order their signature drink, a Game Changer, while you wait.
It’s been called one of America’s best dive bars! Great food, great beer, underground, local, and quirky. Definitely a must!
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The Whig
1200 Main StIt’s been called one of America’s best dive bars! Great food, great beer, underground, local, and quirky. Definitely a must!
Great lunch spot and fairly easy to get in and out. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
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Crave Market
2843 Millwood AveGreat lunch spot and fairly easy to get in and out. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
A must do for brunch! But beware - the wait can be a bit long on weekends.. especially when college students are in town. Browse their awesome kitchen/wine/cheese shop while you wait and get some of their incredible coffee!
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The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda AveA must do for brunch! But beware - the wait can be a bit long on weekends.. especially when college students are in town. Browse their awesome kitchen/wine/cheese shop while you wait and get some of their incredible coffee!
Must Do
Don’t miss out on Soda City if you’re in town on a Saturday morning. International cuisine, local coffee, fresh fruits and veggies, locally milled grains, secondhand clothing, and handmade things are just some of the stuff you’ll find here.
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Imarike ye-Soda City
1300-1600 Main StDon’t miss out on Soda City if you’re in town on a Saturday morning. International cuisine, local coffee, fresh fruits and veggies, locally milled grains, secondhand clothing, and handmade things are just some of the stuff you’ll find here.
Down Time
Cool place to grab a beer, especially at sunset. The upstairs provides a great view of Williams Brice Stadium and the city’s skyline.
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River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop RdCool place to grab a beer, especially at sunset. The upstairs provides a great view of Williams Brice Stadium and the city’s skyline.
Fun place to have a beer with friends, especially on a nice day. It’s a little far out but worth the trip.
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Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman StFun place to have a beer with friends, especially on a nice day. It’s a little far out but worth the trip.
Sightseeing
With regularly rotating exhibits - most recently Van Gogh - the museum has an impressive collection and is a fun stop while in Columbia.
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Iziko le-Art ye-Columbia
1515 Main StWith regularly rotating exhibits - most recently Van Gogh - the museum has an impressive collection and is a fun stop while in Columbia.
South Carolina’s only national park. Check their website before you make the trip out. In the late summer/fall the synchronized firefly show is something that shouldn’t be missed.
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Iparke yaseCongaree
100 National Park RdSouth Carolina’s only national park. Check their website before you make the trip out. In the late summer/fall the synchronized firefly show is something that shouldn’t be missed.