Trust Beff's Gut - Columbia, SC
For the Foodies
Lovely atmosphere and great people. Go for the $10 Beer, Bourbon & Burger Happy Hour Special, stay for the delightful small plates and specialty cocktails
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Bourbon
1214 Main StLovely atmosphere and great people. Go for the $10 Beer, Bourbon & Burger Happy Hour Special, stay for the delightful small plates and specialty cocktails
Fantastic local brewery! Coffee Lager is a personal fave but go on Sunday for brunch or evenings for live music and try their latest stuff on-tap!
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Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman StFantastic local brewery! Coffee Lager is a personal fave but go on Sunday for brunch or evenings for live music and try their latest stuff on-tap!
Thursday or Friday nights here provide an unexpected quaint pub inside the store! Beer and Wine specials, a bunch of locals and some live music make for a fun evening. Grab some food from the store and enjoy it with your pint or flight.
Lowes Foods of Lexington on Sunset and Hopeferry
5222 Sunset BlvdThursday or Friday nights here provide an unexpected quaint pub inside the store! Beer and Wine specials, a bunch of locals and some live music make for a fun evening. Grab some food from the store and enjoy it with your pint or flight.
Unique coffee combinations near the bustling main street.
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Drip Coffee
729 Saluda AveUnique coffee combinations near the bustling main street.
Ask for samosa. They will ask how many (get more than you think you want because you will wish you had if you don't). Then a grandma or grandpa will appear shortly with steaming, delightful "pockets of love" for $1 each. CASH only under $6, otherwise you can pay with card.
Indian Grocery
125 Outlet Pointe BlvdAsk for samosa. They will ask how many (get more than you think you want because you will wish you had if you don't). Then a grandma or grandpa will appear shortly with steaming, delightful "pockets of love" for $1 each. CASH only under $6, otherwise you can pay with card.
Good coffee, good food and two stories of private corner tables to hang out, work, study or settle in with a good book.
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Cool Beans Coffee Co
1217 College StGood coffee, good food and two stories of private corner tables to hang out, work, study or settle in with a good book.
Go. Just Go. There are two locations in the Cola area. Everything I've had at this local spot was on point!
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Kiki's Chicken and Waffle
1260 Bower PkwyGo. Just Go. There are two locations in the Cola area. Everything I've had at this local spot was on point!
Local vendors and food trucks gather here on Saturday mornings until about 1pm, sometimes later if there's enough of a crowd. Arepas and The Noodle Lady are two of my favorites but there's plenty more to explore and some great local artisans!
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Imarike ye-Soda City
1300-1600 Main StLocal vendors and food trucks gather here on Saturday mornings until about 1pm, sometimes later if there's enough of a crowd. Arepas and The Noodle Lady are two of my favorites but there's plenty more to explore and some great local artisans!
Weco Bottle and Biergarten
626 Meeting StGuests have raved about this spot!
With their revolving menu based on local availability and local artist's work on display, this is a treat for mind and mouth!
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Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StWith their revolving menu based on local availability and local artist's work on display, this is a treat for mind and mouth!
Fitness & Outdoors
In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the northwest side of Columbia you'll find miles and miles of trails in a forest! Perfect for mountain biking, hiking or even a quick walk. Check out AllTrails.com for the best of the best and be sure you go prepared. It is easy to get lost.
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Harbison State Forest
5600 Broad River RdIn the middle of the hustle and bustle of the northwest side of Columbia you'll find miles and miles of trails in a forest! Perfect for mountain biking, hiking or even a quick walk. Check out AllTrails.com for the best of the best and be sure you go prepared. It is easy to get lost.
6+ miles of paved walking/biking in the heart of Columbia. Tube the river is another popular summer outing.
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West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
109 Alexander Rd6+ miles of paved walking/biking in the heart of Columbia. Tube the river is another popular summer outing.
Go to the other side of the river for a nice paved walk and a better sunset view. Walk all the way to the lock and dam, or keep going for a more challenging jaunt. About 2 miles in you can take the river side path for a better view. Look out for wildlife - it's not uncommon to see river otters, deer, gators and more!
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StGo to the other side of the river for a nice paved walk and a better sunset view. Walk all the way to the lock and dam, or keep going for a more challenging jaunt. About 2 miles in you can take the river side path for a better view. Look out for wildlife - it's not uncommon to see river otters, deer, gators and more!
Very dog-friendly National Park under 1 hour drive away!
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Iparke yaseCongaree
100 National Park RdVery dog-friendly National Park under 1 hour drive away!
Sightseeing
Highly recommended! The animals here are very well cared for and we are privileged to have quite a variety for such a small city! The Gorilla feeing is hands-down, my favorite event and is included in the cost of admission.
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Riverbanks Zoo neGarden
500 Wildlife PkwyHighly recommended! The animals here are very well cared for and we are privileged to have quite a variety for such a small city! The Gorilla feeing is hands-down, my favorite event and is included in the cost of admission.
Beautiful grounds for walking, some historical bits and close to main street.
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South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StBeautiful grounds for walking, some historical bits and close to main street.
Entertainment
Local theater with delightfully small theaters, beer, wine and snacks. A definite must-visit!
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Nickelodeon Theatre
1607 Main StLocal theater with delightfully small theaters, beer, wine and snacks. A definite must-visit!
Check them out for free movies in the summer and great outdoor entertainment throughout the year!
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Icehouse Amphitheater
107 W Main StCheck them out for free movies in the summer and great outdoor entertainment throughout the year!
The Big Mo - Throwback gem of the a theater, about 30 min drive from West Columbia, this spot is fun for the whole family. With three screens they usually have something for every taste. Plus you get two movies for the price of one and the experience is worth it! They are only open seasonally so check their website for details.
Get there early because the line is usually down the road, especially for popular movies. Take a frisbee or football to toss around before the show starts and during intermission.
Monetta Drive In Theatre
5822 Columbia Hwy NThe Big Mo - Throwback gem of the a theater, about 30 min drive from West Columbia, this spot is fun for the whole family. With three screens they usually have something for every taste. Plus you get two movies for the price of one and the experience is worth it! They are only open seasonally so check their website for details.
Get there early because the line is usually down the road, especially for popular movies. Take a frisbee or football to toss around before the show starts and during intermission.
Koger Center for the Arts
1051 Greene St