Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Unique gourmet sandwiches, well made espresso drinks, locally owned by Sean, whom I love because he remembers my name.
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Drip
1441 Main StUnique gourmet sandwiches, well made espresso drinks, locally owned by Sean, whom I love because he remembers my name.
A combo of burgers and fusion tacos, this is one of the newest restaurants in town, that has big bay windows they open when its nice that gives a stunning view of the Five Points fountain.
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Publico
2013 Greene StA combo of burgers and fusion tacos, this is one of the newest restaurants in town, that has big bay windows they open when its nice that gives a stunning view of the Five Points fountain.
Because it's the real deal Thai food. Watch out: their level five spicy is seriously hot. My favorite thing to get is the coconut soup. $$$
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Baan Sawan Thai Bistro
2135 Devine StBecause it's the real deal Thai food. Watch out: their level five spicy is seriously hot. My favorite thing to get is the coconut soup. $$$
Eclectic decor, unique sandwich creations. Want double meat? Make it a Wookie.
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The Southern Belly BBQ
819 Harden StEclectic decor, unique sandwich creations. Want double meat? Make it a Wookie.
It's within walking distance! We're super excited to have a restaurant in the neighborhood :)
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The War Mouth
1209 Franklin StIt's within walking distance! We're super excited to have a restaurant in the neighborhood :)
Totally groovy place, super chill and great mood.
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Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse
900 Main StTotally groovy place, super chill and great mood.
They have such unique flavors that I always have a hard time choosing and am never disappointed.
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Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main StThey have such unique flavors that I always have a hard time choosing and am never disappointed.
Best. Egg. Biscuit. Ever.
This is the go-to coffee and lunch spot of the government/business folk.
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Immaculate Consumption
933 Main StBest. Egg. Biscuit. Ever.
This is the go-to coffee and lunch spot of the government/business folk.
Upstairs, eclectic and board games! This is the college go-to coffee joint.
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Cool Beans Coffee Co
1217 College StUpstairs, eclectic and board games! This is the college go-to coffee joint.
This a great place for food: Pearls Oyster Bar, Liberty Tap Room and Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Longhorns, Tsunami, and much more.
Big night life scene as well.
Vista Center
1301 Assembly StThis a great place for food: Pearls Oyster Bar, Liberty Tap Room and Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Longhorns, Tsunami, and much more.
Big night life scene as well.
Parks & Nature
Peaceful, winding path along the river with benches and picnic tables along the way. There is an amphitheater at the parking area where they have free music from time to time.
Riverwalk Circle
Riverwalk CirclePeaceful, winding path along the river with benches and picnic tables along the way. There is an amphitheater at the parking area where they have free music from time to time.
Long a straight, with an "adult playground" filled with cool work out contraptions. This is a favorite go-to running spot.
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Riverfront Park Amphitheater
Three Rivers GreenwayLong a straight, with an "adult playground" filled with cool work out contraptions. This is a favorite go-to running spot.
Essentials
The most convenient full service grocery store.
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Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais StThe most convenient full service grocery store.
A locally owned health and green conscious grocery store. They have a deli bar and tables inside and out. Vegan, vegetarian, un-pasteurized, options here abound. They also have a small wellness section with vitamins etc
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Rosewood Market & Deli
2803 Rosewood DrA locally owned health and green conscious grocery store. They have a deli bar and tables inside and out. Vegan, vegetarian, un-pasteurized, options here abound. They also have a small wellness section with vitamins etc
CVS
900 Assembly StBig, close, and 24 hours.
Sightseeing
The University of South Carolina's Horseshoe and surround campus is absolutely stunning and worth a walk through.
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The Horseshoe
Sumter StreetThe University of South Carolina's Horseshoe and surround campus is absolutely stunning and worth a walk through.
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StFree tours, beautiful building and grounds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop Lounge
1400 Main StIt's outdoors, with a stunning view.
Arts & Culture
They have a static gallery upstairs (which is free on Sundays), and a themed, rotating exhibit downstairs, and of course a great gift shop.
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Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StThey have a static gallery upstairs (which is free on Sundays), and a themed, rotating exhibit downstairs, and of course a great gift shop.
Natural history, local history, special exhibits, PLANETARIUM, gift shops....you could spend all day here.
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdNatural history, local history, special exhibits, PLANETARIUM, gift shops....you could spend all day here.
If Art Gallery
1221 Lincoln StBuy art here!
Shopping
One Eared Cow Glass
1001 Huger StBecause you can watch them blowing glass right there in the shop.
On Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Super happening Farmer's Market with craftsmen, food trucks, arts, musicians for several blocks and lots of people
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Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StOn Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Super happening Farmer's Market with craftsmen, food trucks, arts, musicians for several blocks and lots of people
Mast General Store
1601 Main StFun to visit if hanging out on Main St.
Restaurants, clothing, crafts, gifts, furniture, makeup, jewelry, beer, outfitters, coffee shops....a full day isn't enough to explore this street.
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Devine Street
Devine StreetRestaurants, clothing, crafts, gifts, furniture, makeup, jewelry, beer, outfitters, coffee shops....a full day isn't enough to explore this street.