Sightseeing
Free statehouse tours and beautiful grounds adjacent to the U of SC campus
104 locals recommend
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StFree statehouse tours and beautiful grounds adjacent to the U of SC campus
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdGreat place to visit for kids of all ages
Also known as Lake Murray Dam - this hydroelectric dam created beautiful Lake Murray, just minutes from the Creekside B&B.
19 locals recommend
Dreher Shoals Dam
Also known as Lake Murray Dam - this hydroelectric dam created beautiful Lake Murray, just minutes from the Creekside B&B.
Nestled in Historic Main Street, this intimate museum showcases relevant temporary exhibits and diverse collections.
139 locals recommend
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StNestled in Historic Main Street, this intimate museum showcases relevant temporary exhibits and diverse collections.
University of South Carolina
1244 Blossom StSouth Carolina's oldest university is minutes away
Fort Jackson Visitors Center
4297 Strom Thurmond BoulevardJust minutes away from downtown Columbia
Food scene
Savage Craft Ale Works
430 Center StreetNew craft brewery and eats in historic WECO neighborhood
So many vendors, food trucks and things to see! Open air farmers market open every Saturday year-round 9a-1p in historic downtown Main Street District
133 locals recommend
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StSo many vendors, food trucks and things to see! Open air farmers market open every Saturday year-round 9a-1p in historic downtown Main Street District
Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly StBe sure to make reservations for this local favorite
Saluda's Restaurant
751 Saluda AvePremium dining and excellent service!
Halls Chophouse Columbia
1221 Main StDowntown dining experience
A family-owned favorite overlooking the beautiful Icehouse amphitheater
27 locals recommend
Alodia's Cucina Italiana
2736 N Lake DrA family-owned favorite overlooking the beautiful Icehouse amphitheater
Restaurants include Blue Marlin, Motor Supply Co, Grill Marks, Liberty Tap Room, Mellow Mushroom Pizza, and Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe and more. Downtown retail and commerce hub near the Statehouse and Historic Main Street District.
33 locals recommend
The Vista
807 Gervais StRestaurants include Blue Marlin, Motor Supply Co, Grill Marks, Liberty Tap Room, Mellow Mushroom Pizza, and Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe and more. Downtown retail and commerce hub near the Statehouse and Historic Main Street District.
Columbia Craft Brewing Company
520 Greene StLocally made. Best brew in SC.
Sports
Williams-Brice Stadium
1125 George Rogers Blvd8 miles away from an SEC favorite venue!
Home of the Columbia Fireflies (Class A South Atlantic League). Great night of fun for all ages.
25 locals recommend
Segra Park
Home of the Columbia Fireflies (Class A South Atlantic League). Great night of fun for all ages.
Parks/Trails
Miles of paves running/bike trails and beautiful green space along the convergence of the Saluda, Broad and Congaree Rivers.
64 locals recommend
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StMiles of paves running/bike trails and beautiful green space along the convergence of the Saluda, Broad and Congaree Rivers.
Timmerman Trail
12 miles of lighted, paved pathways and wooden boardwalks
Fun!
Craft Axe Throwing- Lexington
101 E Main StFun with weapons!
The biggest and best board game store where you can play before you buy! Helpful staff will teach you the game and help you find just what you are looking for.
Firefly Toys & Games
736 St Andrews RdThe biggest and best board game store where you can play before you buy! Helpful staff will teach you the game and help you find just what you are looking for.
Larger than life exhibits, hands-on activities and more. A great place for kids 12 and under.
121 locals recommend
EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais StLarger than life exhibits, hands-on activities and more. A great place for kids 12 and under.
One of America's Top-10 Zoos! A must see if you are visiting Columbia!
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyOne of America's Top-10 Zoos! A must see if you are visiting Columbia!
Churches/Worship
Multi-site life-giving church marked by the presence of God activating us to impact others.
NewSpring Church
657 Bush River RdMulti-site life-giving church marked by the presence of God activating us to impact others.
Lexington Baptist Church
309 E Main StElevation Church - Columbia
1007 Park StMulti-site church. Pastor Steven Furtick.
RADIUS Church
300 W Main StIslamic Center of Columbia
1929 Gervais StCorpus Christi Catholic Church
2350 Augusta HwyNew Bethel AME Church
500 S Lake DrBeth Shalom Synagogue
5827 N Trenholm Rd