Columbia, Richland County, SC
Places to go in Columbia
23 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Alston Trailhead - Palmetto Trail
State Rd S-20-35, Little Mountain, SC 29075, USA
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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
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Congaree National Park
Large hardwood forest featuring hiking trails, as well as creeks for canoeing & fishing.
South Carolina, USA
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Crooked Creek Park
1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036, USA
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Doko Meadows Park
171 Langford Rd, Blythewood, SC 29016, USA
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Dreher Island State Park
Park spanning multiple islands on Lake Murray offering water activities, nature hikes & fishing.
3677 State Park Rd, Prosperity, SC 29127, USA
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Earlewood Park
1113 Recreation Dr, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
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Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park
Abbeville St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
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Gist Park
1115 Gist St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
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Granby Park
Natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.
100 Catawba Cir, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
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Harbison Place Walking Trail
144-168 Woodcross Dr, Columbia, SC 29212, USA
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Harbison State Forest
Sprawling forest with 18 miles of hiking trails, a canoe landing, picnic shelters & a meeting space.
5600 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212, USA
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Lake Wateree State Park
State-run grounds for fishing & boating, plus walking/biking trails & camping accommodations.
881 State Park Rd, Winnsboro, SC 29180, USA
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Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve
883 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC 29073, USA
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Poinsett State Park
Scenic park boasting multi-use trails, grist mill ruins, campsites & a 10-acre lake with fishing.
6660 Poinsett Park Rd, Wedgefield, SC 29168, USA
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Riverbanks Botanical Garden
Gardens at Riverbanks Zoo featuring themed areas for native & exotic plants & a kids' splash zone.
1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia, SC 29169, USA
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Rosewood Park
901 S Holly St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
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Saluda Riverwalk
650 Candi Ln, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
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Saluda Shoals Park
400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails.
5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212, USA
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Sesquicentennial State Park
Forested park with a lake offering campsites, kayak & canoe rentals, a bicycle loop & nature trails.
9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
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Southeast Park
Tennis center including both hard & clay courts at public park with walking trail & playing fields.
951 Hazelwood Rd, Columbia, SC 29209, USA
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Timmerman Trail
Cayce, SC 29172, USA
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West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway.
109 Alexander Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169, USA