The Columbia Roost Guidebook

Kristin
The Columbia Roost Guidebook

Sightseeing

Great, interactive place for children AND adults!
121 recommandé par les habitants
EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais St
121 recommandé par les habitants
Great, interactive place for children AND adults!
Amazing collection for a sleepy southern city.
139 recommandé par les habitants
Musée d'Art de Columbia
1515 Main St
139 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing collection for a sleepy southern city.
Has a planetarium!!
8 recommandé par les habitants
State Museum station
8 recommandé par les habitants
Has a planetarium!!
There are a series of connected trails along the rivers, this was one of our favorites to stroll with the kids.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Riverfront Park
1115 Gist St
25 recommandé par les habitants
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. :)
64 recommandé par les habitants
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel St
64 recommandé par les habitants
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.
33 recommandé par les habitants
The Vista
807 Gervais St
33 recommandé par les habitants
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.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Université de Caroline du Sud
1244 Blossom St
62 recommandé par les habitants
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!
20 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Murray
20 recommandé par les habitants
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.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Parc d'État Sesquicentennial
9564 Two Notch Rd
57 recommandé par les habitants
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!
268 recommandé par les habitants
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife Pkwy
268 recommandé par les habitants
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!
73 recommandé par les habitants
Five Points
73 recommandé par les habitants
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.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Shandon
8 recommandé par les habitants
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!
26 recommandé par les habitants
DiPrato's
342 Pickens St
26 recommandé par les habitants
Get the pimento and pita chips, if nothing else, you must try this!
One of our favorites, particularly for Sunday brunch.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais St
55 recommandé par les habitants
One of our favorites, particularly for Sunday brunch.
Fresh take on southern classics. Gets busy, so plan ahead.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Delaney's Music Pub and Eatery
741 Saluda Ave
33 recommandé par les habitants
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.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Pawleys Front Porch
827 Harden St
19 recommandé par les habitants
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.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse
900 Main St
29 recommandé par les habitants
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!
10 recommandé par les habitants
Pasta Fresca
4722 Forest Dr
10 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood Italian eatery, was our go to for birthdays!
Fine dining in tucked away neighborhood location.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Tombo Grille
4517 Forest Dr
10 recommandé par les habitants
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.
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Original Pancake House - Columbia
4840 Forest Dr
11 recommandé par les habitants
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!
8 recommandé par les habitants
D's Wings
415 Meeting Street
8 recommandé par les habitants
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!
43 recommandé par les habitants
River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop Rd
43 recommandé par les habitants
Breweries are just starting to come on the scene in Columbia. This was one of the first, so check it out!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Midwood Smokehouse
702 Cross Hill Rd
11 recommandé par les habitants
Great for date night!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Basil Thai Cuisine-Columbia, SC
702 Cross Hill Rd
11 recommandé par les habitants
Great for date night!