Columbia, Richland County, SC
Places to go in Columbia
68 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Nightlife
Art Bar
Underground club with live music & an artsy vibe has a dance floor, lounge & full bar plus karaoke.
1211 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Food & Drink
Azalea Coffee Bar
2700 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Food & Drink
Backstreets Grill
Warm venue with outdoor seating, prepping elevated eats like truffle parmesan fries & bison burgers.
2400 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Food & Drink
Blue Marlin
Classic Southern seafood made with locally sourced, sustainable fish, in contemporary environs.
1200 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Food & Drink
Bourbon
Industrial haunt in historic digs with Cajun & Creole bites, an ample whiskey menu & weekend brunch.
1214 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Food & Drink
California Dreaming
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
401 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Food & Drink
Cola's Restaurant
Upscale tavern with eclectic American fare & wine amid the brick walls of a former bottling company.
1215 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Sports & Recreation
Colonial Life Arena
Indoor arena hosting University of South Carolina basketball games & shows by iconic music acts.
801 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Outdoors
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables.
312 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Arts & Culture
Columbia Museum of Art
Paintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building.
1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Food & Drink
Cool Beans Coffee Co
A list of coffee drinks, light sandwich-driven fare & all-day breakfast served till midnight daily.
1217 College St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Family
Craft Axe Throwing
700 Gervais St b2, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Food & Drink
Curiosity Coffee Bar
2327 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Food & Drink
Downtown Beach Bar and Grill
Cavernous, industrial DJ dance club with full bar & loungey seating areas plus VIP bottle service.
918 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Food & Drink
Drip Coffee
729 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Outdoors
Earlewood Park
1113 Recreation Dr, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Arts & Culture
EdVenture
Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers.
211 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Outdoors
Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park
Abbeville St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Family
Escapology Escape Rooms Columbia (Vista)
717 Lady St Ste D Ste D Suite D, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Family
Flip Factory Zone
5422 Forest Dr Unit 110a, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Sports & Recreation
Fort Jackson Golf Club
A 27-hole golf course with practice areas & a clubhouse with a restaurant & pro shop.
3652 Inchon Rd, Columbia, SC 29207, USA
Family
Frankie's of Columbia
Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements.
140 Parkridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29212, USA
Outdoors
Gist Park
1115 Gist St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Outdoors
Granby Park
Natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.
100 Catawba Cir, Columbia, SC 29201, USA