Columbia, Richland County, SC
Places to go in Columbia
92 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Outdoors
Alston Trailhead - Palmetto Trail
State Rd S-20-35, Little Mountain, SC 29075, USA

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
Black Rooster
201 Meeting St, West Columbia, SC 29169, 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

Sports & Recreation
Charwood Golf Club
222 Clubhouse Dr #2589, West Columbia, SC 29172, USA

Nightlife
Chayz Lounge
607 Meeting St, West Columbia, SC 29169, USA

Sports & Recreation
Cobblestone Golf Club
1298 University Pkwy, Blythewood, SC 29016, 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

Outdoors
Congaree National Park
Large hardwood forest featuring hiking trails, as well as creeks for canoeing & fishing.
South Carolina, 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

Outdoors
Crooked Creek Park
1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036, USA

Food & Drink
Curiosity Coffee Bar
2327 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Outdoors
Doko Meadows Park
171 Langford Rd, Blythewood, SC 29016, 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

Outdoors
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

Food & Drink
Drip Coffee
729 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205, USA