The Columbia Roost Guidebook

Kristin
The Columbia Roost Guidebook

Sightseeing

Great, interactive place for children AND adults!
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EdVenture儿童博物馆
211 Gervais St
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Great, interactive place for children AND adults!
Amazing collection for a sleepy southern city.
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哥伦比亚艺术博物馆
1515 Main St
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Amazing collection for a sleepy southern city.
Has a planetarium!!
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State Museum station
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Has a planetarium!!
There are a series of connected trails along the rivers, this was one of our favorites to stroll with the kids.
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Riverfront Park
1115 Gist St
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There are a series of connected trails along the rivers, this was one of our favorites to stroll with the kids.
So much fun here, a well lit, paved walking trail along the canal, with interesting lookout vantage points. Mind the "Beware alligator" signs as well. :)
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel St
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So much fun here, a well lit, paved walking trail along the canal, with interesting lookout vantage points. Mind the "Beware alligator" signs as well. :)
Another hopping restaurant and shopping scene in downtown Columbia.
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The Vista
807 Gervais St
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Another hopping restaurant and shopping scene in downtown Columbia.
The flagship university of the state, with an array of architectural styles. If you have limited time, just be sure to check out the infamous Horseshoe.
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南卡罗来纳大学
1244 Blossom St
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The flagship university of the state, with an array of architectural styles. If you have limited time, just be sure to check out the infamous Horseshoe.
If you're lucky enough to be here in the spring-summer-fall, rent a boat and get out on the lake!
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Lake Murray
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If you're lucky enough to be here in the spring-summer-fall, rent a boat and get out on the lake!
Pretty park with walking and biking trails, located within 20 minutes of the house.
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Sesquicentennial State Park
9564 Two Notch Rd
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Pretty park with walking and biking trails, located within 20 minutes of the house.
This was, hands down, our favorite place in Columbia to go with the kids. They really go all out at Halloween and Christmas with lights in the park as well. The botanical gardens are worth the additional fee too!
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里弗班克斯动物园和花园
500 Wildlife Pkwy
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This was, hands down, our favorite place in Columbia to go with the kids. They really go all out at Halloween and Christmas with lights in the park as well. The botanical gardens are worth the additional fee too!

Neighborhoods

A small city within a small city, this area has eateries, grocery stores, and small local shops.
Forest Acres
A small city within a small city, this area has eateries, grocery stores, and small local shops.
Known for its college bar scene, it also has the Gourmet Shop and Revente (one of the best consignment clothes shops ever!). If you don't like crowds, stay away on weekend nights!
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Five Points
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Known for its college bar scene, it also has the Gourmet Shop and Revente (one of the best consignment clothes shops ever!). If you don't like crowds, stay away on weekend nights!
Another architectural gem of a neighborhood. All size and shape houses, spanning quite a few decades of growth.
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Shandon
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Another architectural gem of a neighborhood. All size and shape houses, spanning quite a few decades of growth.

Food scene

Get the pimento and pita chips, if nothing else, you must try this!
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DiPrato's
342 Pickens St
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Get the pimento and pita chips, if nothing else, you must try this!
One of our favorites, particularly for Sunday brunch.
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Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais St
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One of our favorites, particularly for Sunday brunch.
Fresh take on southern classics. Gets busy, so plan ahead.
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Delaney's Music Pub and Eatery
741 Saluda Ave
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Fresh take on southern classics. Gets busy, so plan ahead.
One of the best burger joints we've ever gone to, ever. Get there early for best seating.
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Pawleys Front Porch
827 Harden St
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One of the best burger joints we've ever gone to, ever. Get there early for best seating.
Great beer and pub food, don't let the fancy picture fool you. Used to have good music acts as well.
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Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse
900 Main St
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Great beer and pub food, don't let the fancy picture fool you. Used to have good music acts as well.
Neighborhood Italian eatery, was our go to for birthdays!
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Pasta Fresca
4722 Forest Dr
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Neighborhood Italian eatery, was our go to for birthdays!
Fine dining in tucked away neighborhood location.
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Tombo Grille
4517 Forest Dr
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Fine dining in tucked away neighborhood location.
It may be a chain, but this is the absolute best place for a big breakfast with the family.
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The Original Pancake House - Columbia
4840 Forest Dr
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It may be a chain, but this is the absolute best place for a big breakfast with the family.
My college age son raves about these, so they must be good!
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D's Wings
415 Meeting Street
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My college age son raves about these, so they must be good!
Breweries are just starting to come on the scene in Columbia. This was one of the first, so check it out!
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River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop Rd
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Breweries are just starting to come on the scene in Columbia. This was one of the first, so check it out!
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Midwood Smokehouse
702 Cross Hill Rd
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Great for date night!
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Basil Thai Cuisine-Columbia, SC
702 Cross Hill Rd
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Great for date night!