Guidebook for Columbia
Parks & Nature
Downtown Columbia's rivers are considered one of the most unique southern fisheries in the United States. www.franksflyarts.com - Float or Wade Fly or Spin Fishing guided trips.
The park is home to champion trees, the largest of their kind as well as a pristine river bottom eco system. Wildlife abounds. Back country hikers and board walkers enjoy the healing power of the old growth forest.
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Iparke yaseCongaree
100 National Park RdThe park is home to champion trees, the largest of their kind as well as a pristine river bottom eco system. Wildlife abounds. Back country hikers and board walkers enjoy the healing power of the old growth forest.
Beautiful vistas of the Broad River, a peaceful wooded walk along old rail beds is worth the sweet short drive.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/palmetto-trail-(peak-to-prosperity-passage)/
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Palmetto Trail (Peak, South Carolina)
State Road S-20-35Beautiful vistas of the Broad River, a peaceful wooded walk along old rail beds is worth the sweet short drive.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/palmetto-trail-(peak-to-prosperity-passage)/
More of a board walk than a hiking trail, the Three Rivers Greenway is a fab way to see Columbia's skyline, bridges and incredible rivers.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/three-rivers-greenway/
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Three Rivers Greenway
More of a board walk than a hiking trail, the Three Rivers Greenway is a fab way to see Columbia's skyline, bridges and incredible rivers.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/three-rivers-greenway/
When we need to get away from the mayhem of living downtown, the Timmerman Trail provides all that nature has to offer.....peace & calm.
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Timmerman Trail
When we need to get away from the mayhem of living downtown, the Timmerman Trail provides all that nature has to offer.....peace & calm.
Harbison State Forest
5600 Broad River RdGreat biking, walking and hiking trails.
Close to the SC State Museum and Edventure for children, visit this park to see a turn of the century hydro-electric turbine, get to the river bank and bike, run or walk a distance marked trail.
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StClose to the SC State Museum and Edventure for children, visit this park to see a turn of the century hydro-electric turbine, get to the river bank and bike, run or walk a distance marked trail.
Get out on our rivers with outfitter Adventure Carolina. Kayak, tube or canoe outings available.
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Adventure Carolina Inc
1107 State StGet out on our rivers with outfitter Adventure Carolina. Kayak, tube or canoe outings available.
Our rivers, the Salad, Broad and Congaree provide fly fishermen amazing opportunities to fish trout, smallmouth bass and stripers.
Saluda Valley Guides, LLC
5 Boston Commons CtOur rivers, the Salad, Broad and Congaree provide fly fishermen amazing opportunities to fish trout, smallmouth bass and stripers.
A most beautiful garden, complete with roses, water features and trails in a mature forest make for a great morning stroll.
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I-Riverbanks Zoo ne-Botanical Garden
1300 Botanical PkwyA most beautiful garden, complete with roses, water features and trails in a mature forest make for a great morning stroll.
Food Scene
Restored Art Deco revolving restaurant from the New York’s 1964 Worlds Fair. Fabulous views!
Top of Carolina Restaurant
3925 Barnwell StRestored Art Deco revolving restaurant from the New York’s 1964 Worlds Fair. Fabulous views!
The best all-vegan restaurant in Columbia! Offerings have won over even the most devout meat eaters.
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A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
2338 Main StThe best all-vegan restaurant in Columbia! Offerings have won over even the most devout meat eaters.
Camon Japanese Restaurant
1332 Assembly StHands down the best sushi and Japanese cuisine in Columbia.
A must visit for even the most devout carnivores, with offerings like bacon cheeseburgers and BBQ spare ribs. This family owned, farm-to-table 100% vegan restaurant offers the best cuisine available in the city.
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A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
2338 Main StA must visit for even the most devout carnivores, with offerings like bacon cheeseburgers and BBQ spare ribs. This family owned, farm-to-table 100% vegan restaurant offers the best cuisine available in the city.
Cantina 76
2901 Devine StA guest favorite...
During the academic school year, the Curiosity Coffee Bar runs a satellite at the Olympia Mill. Enter the parking lot off of Olympia Avenue. Entrance is located in the rear of the building.
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Curiosity Coffee Bar
2327 Main StDuring the academic school year, the Curiosity Coffee Bar runs a satellite at the Olympia Mill. Enter the parking lot off of Olympia Avenue. Entrance is located in the rear of the building.
Duke's Pad Thai
904 Knox Abbott DrGreat Thai, a favorite of locals.
Sweet neighborhood restaurant that is a favorite of locals, fabulous food!
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DiPrato's
342 Pickens StSweet neighborhood restaurant that is a favorite of locals, fabulous food!
Nice place to enjoy a cup while shopping the Five Points District.
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Drip Coffee
729 Saluda AveNice place to enjoy a cup while shopping the Five Points District.
Michael's Café & Catering
1620 Main StA guest favorite on Main Street.
Hudson's Smokehouse BBQ
4952 Sunset BlvdOutdoor service in the Five Points Shopping District
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The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda AveOutdoor service in the Five Points Shopping District
One of the most successful fine dining establishments in Columbia.
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Saluda's Restaurant
751 Saluda AveOne of the most successful fine dining establishments in Columbia.
Just across the river in the West Columbia Historic District.
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Terra Restaurant
100 State StJust across the river in the West Columbia Historic District.
Nice brunch, great food! Just over the Blossom & Gervais Street Bridges.
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Cafe Strudel
300 State StNice brunch, great food! Just over the Blossom & Gervais Street Bridges.
Publico
2013 Greene StFavorite of our guests visiting 5 Points.
Wide selection of wine. Reservations are recommended. Chef Emma creates each dish with love.
Madrigal
Wide selection of wine. Reservations are recommended. Chef Emma creates each dish with love.
The War Mouth
1209 Franklin StWonderfully crafted southern menu.
Green Olive Restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
The historic hanger and great beer make for a good time.
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Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom
1402 Jim Hamilton BlvdThe historic hanger and great beer make for a good time.
Good Food! J's Corner is the modern rendition of the historic (early 1900's) Jaco's Corner, the longest operating "drinking hole" in Columbia. Check out the renovated original bar and gas pump.
J's Corner
Good Food! J's Corner is the modern rendition of the historic (early 1900's) Jaco's Corner, the longest operating "drinking hole" in Columbia. Check out the renovated original bar and gas pump.
Columbia Brew Bus
828 Gervais StSample our local brews...
Craft Axe Throwing- Columbia
700 Gervais StGet your lumberjack on...
Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main StWhile on Main Street....
Arts & Culture
A new local artists studio complete with a nature trail that meanders along the Congaree River. Beautiful works of art are available for purchase.
Stormwater Studios
413 Pendleton StA new local artists studio complete with a nature trail that meanders along the Congaree River. Beautiful works of art are available for purchase.
Local Artist Hall and 701 Center of Contemporary Art. On the National Register of Historic Places, 701 Whaley has retained it's historic past while acting as a catalyst for the Mill District's Future.
701 Whaley St
701 Whaley StreetLocal Artist Hall and 701 Center of Contemporary Art. On the National Register of Historic Places, 701 Whaley has retained it's historic past while acting as a catalyst for the Mill District's Future.
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdAvant-garde local theater with a laid back atmosphere and diverse programming. Enjoy your beverage of choice along with complimentary popcorn.
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Trustus Theatre
520 Lady StAvant-garde local theater with a laid back atmosphere and diverse programming. Enjoy your beverage of choice along with complimentary popcorn.
One Eared Cow Glass
1001 Huger StIziko le-Art ye-Columbia
1515 Main StPainted by a local artist in the 1980s and recently restored check out this public art on the corner of Heyward & Silver. The obelisk is a remnant of Columbia’s elevated rail system.
Ra Obelisk
900 Heyward StPainted by a local artist in the 1980s and recently restored check out this public art on the corner of Heyward & Silver. The obelisk is a remnant of Columbia’s elevated rail system.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais Sthttp://elitemassagetherapy2.fullslate.com
Sean has been my therapeutic massage therapist for years. If you have need for an athletic stretch or to address specific aches and pains Elite Massage Therapy will hit the spot.
Elite Massage Therapy
4102 Boxwood Drivehttp://elitemassagetherapy2.fullslate.com
Sean has been my therapeutic massage therapist for years. If you have need for an athletic stretch or to address specific aches and pains Elite Massage Therapy will hit the spot.
Rosewood Market & Deli
2803 Rosewood DrEarth Fare
3312b Devine StFabulous local independent stylists available by appointment. Located in the vista.
JClark Hair Studio
601 Lady StFabulous local independent stylists available by appointment. Located in the vista.
Green's Beverages
400 Assembly StSightseeing
Historic Columbia
1601 Richland StSouth Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StSC Pedal Parlor
1233 Washington StA great way to experience Columbia's Main Street.
Woodrow Wilson Family Home
1705 Hampton StOlympia Mill Village Museum
1170 Olympia AveIn addition to our rich history the museum has a planetarium and an observatory where visitors can view the sun! Be sure to check for scheduled showings.
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South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais StIn addition to our rich history the museum has a planetarium and an observatory where visitors can view the sun! Be sure to check for scheduled showings.
University of South Carolina
Shopping
Once a hub in the Eastern Seaboard "hippy" movement, the Grow has been a bar & music venue, an artists studio and now an eclectic antique store open on Fridays only.
Grow Antiques
22 Bluff RdOnce a hub in the Eastern Seaboard "hippy" movement, the Grow has been a bar & music venue, an artists studio and now an eclectic antique store open on Fridays only.
A wonderful way to spend Saturday mornings shopping. Organic, local groceries, local artisans, eats, entertainment, and more.
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Imarike ye-Soda City
1300-1600 Main StA wonderful way to spend Saturday mornings shopping. Organic, local groceries, local artisans, eats, entertainment, and more.
Experience shopping in a fully restored historic retail site on Columbia's Main Street.
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Mast General Store
1601 Main StExperience shopping in a fully restored historic retail site on Columbia's Main Street.
Old Mill Antique Mall
310 State St