Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Motor Supply never disappoints. The food is amazing. They typically have complimentary valet. On busy days/nights it's a great place go because you don't have to fight for parking. Although from our house it's only .6 miles away.
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Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StMotor Supply never disappoints. The food is amazing. They typically have complimentary valet. On busy days/nights it's a great place go because you don't have to fight for parking. Although from our house it's only .6 miles away.
A must do for Saturday mornings. Soda City is Columbia's Main Street market focused on your brain, body and belly! We're open every Saturday morning 9AM - 1PM, year-round, rain or shine!
Whether you're shopping for a one-of-kind gift, picking-up this week's groceries, or spending the morning with family and friends, you'll find a refreshing mix of local and regional food and craft vendors at Soda City -- and if you're from out of town, visit us on Main Street and see Columbia as the creative class, international, and bustling community we are!
Free parking throughout Columbia on the weekends (no matter what you see on signs and stickers) including the Cannon Garage on Taylor Street.
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Imarike ye-Soda City
1300-1600 Main StA must do for Saturday mornings. Soda City is Columbia's Main Street market focused on your brain, body and belly! We're open every Saturday morning 9AM - 1PM, year-round, rain or shine!
Whether you're shopping for a one-of-kind gift, picking-up this week's groceries, or spending the morning with family and friends, you'll find a refreshing mix of local and regional food and craft vendors at Soda City -- and if you're from out of town, visit us on Main Street and see Columbia as the creative class, international, and bustling community we are!
Free parking throughout Columbia on the weekends (no matter what you see on signs and stickers) including the Cannon Garage on Taylor Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pearlz is a great place to grab a martini and some oysters. The upstairs lounge has a larger bar and you can typically find live music on the weekends.
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Pearlz Oyster Bar
936 Gervais StPearlz is a great place to grab a martini and some oysters. The upstairs lounge has a larger bar and you can typically find live music on the weekends.
Unique late-night bar & dance experience. Art Bar is the eclectic answer to where to go for extraordinary nightlife, a diverting underground dance club experience, and live music in Columbia. Located in the vibrant Vista district, Art Bar offers a unique environmental space. Dance the night away on our singular dance floor. Make yourself at home in the exclusive Blue Lady side lounge. Belly up to the most artistic bar in all of Columbia. Be here.
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Art Bar
1211 Park StUnique late-night bar & dance experience. Art Bar is the eclectic answer to where to go for extraordinary nightlife, a diverting underground dance club experience, and live music in Columbia. Located in the vibrant Vista district, Art Bar offers a unique environmental space. Dance the night away on our singular dance floor. Make yourself at home in the exclusive Blue Lady side lounge. Belly up to the most artistic bar in all of Columbia. Be here.
Cocktails & dancing offered in a cozy, laid-back nightclub with a radio station broadcast. Down to Earth, diverse crowd that's just looking to dance and have a good time.
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The Woody in the Vista
1649 Main StCocktails & dancing offered in a cozy, laid-back nightclub with a radio station broadcast. Down to Earth, diverse crowd that's just looking to dance and have a good time.
Great dive bar tucked away across from the Capital Building.
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The Whig
1200 Main StGreat dive bar tucked away across from the Capital Building.
The Grand - boutique bowling alley, restaurant and bar is your Columbia, SC destination for fun, food and activities. Make plans to relax after work to meet your friends and co-workers for drinks and games indoors or on the plaza. This is the place to be! Where a piece of history on Main Street meets fun and inspires something GRAND!
Check out the bar downstairs for pour your own drinks, arcade games and pool table.
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Nicky's Pizzeria Five Points
2123 Greene StThe Grand - boutique bowling alley, restaurant and bar is your Columbia, SC destination for fun, food and activities. Make plans to relax after work to meet your friends and co-workers for drinks and games indoors or on the plaza. This is the place to be! Where a piece of history on Main Street meets fun and inspires something GRAND!
Check out the bar downstairs for pour your own drinks, arcade games and pool table.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful views, lots of selfie opportunities. Plus it's right across the street.
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Finlay Park
930 Laurel StBeautiful views, lots of selfie opportunities. Plus it's right across the street.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais StArts & Culture
I-Museum yabantwana ye-EdVenture
211 Gervais StGreat For Kids!
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdEntertainment & Activities
Colonial Life Arena
801 Lincoln StRiverbanks Zoo neGarden
500 Wildlife PkwyPatrons sip beer & wine while watching independent & foreign films at this small nonprofit cinema.
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Nickelodeon Theatre
1607 Main StPatrons sip beer & wine while watching independent & foreign films at this small nonprofit cinema.