Marybeth’s guidebook
Food scene
I love Al's! It has a great view of downtown Columbia, great food, great wine selection, and it's been around for a long time!
10 locals recommend
Al's Upstairs Italian Restaurant
300 Meeting StI love Al's! It has a great view of downtown Columbia, great food, great wine selection, and it's been around for a long time!
River Rat Brewery is my favorite brewery in Columbia! Pet friendly, great beer (get the Astronaut Sauce IPA), and great food!
43 locals recommend
River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop RdRiver Rat Brewery is my favorite brewery in Columbia! Pet friendly, great beer (get the Astronaut Sauce IPA), and great food!
If you love Thai food I highly recommend this place! Affordable and easy to pick up the food!
11 locals recommend
Duke's Pad Thai
904 Knox Abbott DrIf you love Thai food I highly recommend this place! Affordable and easy to pick up the food!
This brewery is 2.6 miles from my place! Steel hands has a lot of space indoor and outdoor. Many local bands come to play on the outdoor stage & dog friendly!
34 locals recommend
Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman StThis brewery is 2.6 miles from my place! Steel hands has a lot of space indoor and outdoor. Many local bands come to play on the outdoor stage & dog friendly!
Sightseeing
A national park in Columbia with amazing trails! The only downside is if it's been raining most of the trails are flooded, but don't let that deter you! It's an amazing National Park, pet friendly, and takes about 20-25 minutes to drive to!
110 locals recommend
Congaree National Park
100 National Park RdA national park in Columbia with amazing trails! The only downside is if it's been raining most of the trails are flooded, but don't let that deter you! It's an amazing National Park, pet friendly, and takes about 20-25 minutes to drive to!
One of my favorite museums in Columbia! There is also murals all over the city by fantastic artists!
139 locals recommend
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StOne of my favorite museums in Columbia! There is also murals all over the city by fantastic artists!
Riverbanks is a fun place to see cute and exoctic animals! It is a busy place over the weekend. So, if you have time maybe go during the week day. They also host the event, 'Brew at the Zoo". Many locals look forward to that event!
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyRiverbanks is a fun place to see cute and exoctic animals! It is a busy place over the weekend. So, if you have time maybe go during the week day. They also host the event, 'Brew at the Zoo". Many locals look forward to that event!
There are several Riverwalk entrances, but this one in particular is close to the house. This entrance is also my favorite for the river views!
51 locals recommend
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
109 Alexander RdThere are several Riverwalk entrances, but this one in particular is close to the house. This entrance is also my favorite for the river views!
Sports
The Gamecocks football stadium is 4.6 miles away from my place. Come cheer on the Gamecocks!
49 locals recommend
Williams-Brice Stadium
1125 George Rogers BlvdThe Gamecocks football stadium is 4.6 miles away from my place. Come cheer on the Gamecocks!
Segra Park hosts all sorts of events as well as The Fireflies baseball team! Segra Park is located 4.9 miles from my place.
25 locals recommend
Segra Park
Segra Park hosts all sorts of events as well as The Fireflies baseball team! Segra Park is located 4.9 miles from my place.
Come watch the Gamecocks Women's Basketball team will another game! Many concerts are performed here as well. Arena is 3.2 miles from my place.
40 locals recommend
Colonial Life Arena
801 Lincoln StCome watch the Gamecocks Women's Basketball team will another game! Many concerts are performed here as well. Arena is 3.2 miles from my place.
City/town information
Every Saturday Main Street closes for vendors and the public to gather. A short walk to the SC State house that conducts free tours! Soda City is open 9AM to 1PM and 3.4 miles from my place.
133 locals recommend
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StEvery Saturday Main Street closes for vendors and the public to gather. A short walk to the SC State house that conducts free tours! Soda City is open 9AM to 1PM and 3.4 miles from my place.