Christopher's Guidebook
Art galleries and museums
Museo de Arte de Columbia
1515 Main StThe gallery is on the second floor. There is an elevator to the right from the entry hallway. Check website for current exhibit.
701 CCA
701 Whaley StThe gallery is on the second floor. There is an elevator to the right from the entry hallway. Check website for current exhibit.
Wonderfully restored historic mansion. Garden recently restored w native plants. Check website for tour times. Located just five minutes away from house.
Hampton-Preston Mansion
1615 Blanding StreetWonderfully restored historic mansion. Garden recently restored w native plants. Check website for tour times. Located just five minutes away from house.
Restored historic house and garden. Check with website for tour times. Just five minutes away from house.
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Casa y Jardines de Robert Mills
1616 Blanding StRestored historic house and garden. Check with website for tour times. Just five minutes away from house.
Parks and hiking
Our newest National Park. Beautiful swamp. Synchronized fireflies in the Spring are a rare and amazing feat of nature.
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Congaree
100 National Park RdOur newest National Park. Beautiful swamp. Synchronized fireflies in the Spring are a rare and amazing feat of nature.
This trail starts at the coast and goes to the mountains in the upstate. This is t he section that runs through Columbia.
Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage
312 Laurel StThis trail starts at the coast and goes to the mountains in the upstate. This is t he section that runs through Columbia.
Nice hike along the canal and river.
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StNice hike along the canal and river.
Sightseeing
Lots of historic buildings renovated into shops and restaurants. Every Saturday is the Soda City market with vendors and food trucks.
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Main Street
Main StreetLots of historic buildings renovated into shops and restaurants. Every Saturday is the Soda City market with vendors and food trucks.
Great place for a quiet walk under the huge trees and surrounded by the historic university buildings. Takes you back in time.
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The Horseshoe
Sumter StreetGreat place for a quiet walk under the huge trees and surrounded by the historic university buildings. Takes you back in time.
Zoológico y Jardín Botánico de Riverbanks
1300 Botanical PkwyFood scene
Congaree Vista
Congaree AvenueThis neighborhood from Main Street to the is home to many bars and restaurants.
Great neighborhood restaurant with a wood fired oven.
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Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza
4840 Forest DrGreat neighborhood restaurant with a wood fired oven.
Wonderful lunch place in the neighborhood with homemade soups and sandwiches. Can order take out as well. Shop is full of prepared foods from local and regional sources.
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Crave Market
2843 Millwood AveWonderful lunch place in the neighborhood with homemade soups and sandwiches. Can order take out as well. Shop is full of prepared foods from local and regional sources.
Hampton Street Vineyard
1207 Hampton StHendrix Restaurant
1649 Main StCola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly StMotor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StBourbon
1214 Main StMiyo's
3250 Forest DrBasil Thai Cuisine-Columbia, SC
702 Cross Hill Rd