![]() Great shops include Hand Picked and Just The Thing for jewelry and accessories, Blossom Shoes, Slate boutique (Agolde, Dolce Vita, Michael Stars, Farm Rio, Citizens of Humanity…), LaRoque, Monkee’s of Columbia and Non(e)such for home accessories, gifts and jewelry. Azalea Coffee Bar Craft & Draft Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli Blum CoffeeĪ few of our favorites are Cantina 76, Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli, Azalea Coffee and Mediterranean Tea Room. Devine Streetĭevine Street is a perfect little street with great restaurants, coffee shops, fitness studios and tons of local shops. For details on the area check out our full guide to Columbia’s The Vista. On the other side of downtown is The Vista, with restaurants and bars, the Colonial Life Arena and the Convention Center. Check out our guide to Columbia’s Five Points for information on shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and more. It’s typically overflowing with students in the evenings when Carolina is in session. In downtown Columbia you’ll find tall buildings, the State House, the University of South Carolina’s Campus and Main Street with shops and restaurants.Ĭlose by is Five Points, which sits on the other side of UofSC’s campus and is home to tons of local shops, restaurants and bars. These three districts are all close together and are on our list of the best places in Columbia to shop, eat and people-watch. Downtown Columbia, Five Points and The Vista There are several more residential areas that aren’t covered but our list below should give you an idea of the bigger neighborhoods. We thought it would be good to give some details about the more popular ones and those we frequent regularly. Like any city, Columbia is broken into several neighborhoods, each with their own unique vibe. Read our article about visiting the SC State Museum here. In the same parking lot you’ll find the South Carolina Museum, another attraction that our whole family loves. It is absolutely amazing and a family favorite of ours. It’s a great thing to do with kids (maybe the thing to do with kids in Columbia.)Īnother excellent activity for kids in the capital city is a visit to the children’s museum EdVenture. It’s one of the best zoos in America and a top travel attraction in the Southeast. Speaking of the river, you’ll find Riverbanks Zoo on the Saluda River coming into Columbia. It’s about 30 minutes from downtown Columbia. Further south along the Congaree you’ll find the Congaree National Park. There aren’t a ton of spots where you can access the rivers, but there is a riverwalk along the Congaree, Riverfront Park on the other side and kayaking opportunities nearby. It’s located right downtown near the Vista and is beautiful! Read more about the SC State House here.Īs far as geography goes, two rivers flow into Columbia (the Saluda and the Broad.) The rivers converge in Columbia and form to make the Congaree River. As the capital, Columbia proudly serves as the site for the South Carolina State House. The other thing Columbia is known for: HEAT!! It’s the ‘famously hot’ city after all.Ĭolumbia is the second-largest city in South Carolina, Charleston being the first. ![]() Located in the heart of South Carolina, Columbia is the state’s capital city and home to the University of South Carolina and Fort Jackson.
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