Guidebook for Columbia

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Guidebook for Columbia

Food Scene

Unique gourmet sandwiches, well made espresso drinks, locally owned by Sean, whom I love because he remembers my name.
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Drip
1441 Main St
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Unique gourmet sandwiches, well made espresso drinks, locally owned by Sean, whom I love because he remembers my name.
A combo of burgers and fusion tacos, this is one of the newest restaurants in town, that has big bay windows they open when its nice that gives a stunning view of the Five Points fountain.
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Publico
2013 Greene St
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A combo of burgers and fusion tacos, this is one of the newest restaurants in town, that has big bay windows they open when its nice that gives a stunning view of the Five Points fountain.
Because it's the real deal Thai food. Watch out: their level five spicy is seriously hot. My favorite thing to get is the coconut soup. $$$
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Baan Sawan Thai Bistro
2135 Devine St
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Because it's the real deal Thai food. Watch out: their level five spicy is seriously hot. My favorite thing to get is the coconut soup. $$$
Eclectic decor, unique sandwich creations. Want double meat? Make it a Wookie.
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The Southern Belly BBQ
819 Harden St
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Eclectic decor, unique sandwich creations. Want double meat? Make it a Wookie.
It's within walking distance! We're super excited to have a restaurant in the neighborhood :)
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The War Mouth
1209 Franklin St
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It's within walking distance! We're super excited to have a restaurant in the neighborhood :)
Totally groovy place, super chill and great mood.
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Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse
900 Main St
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Totally groovy place, super chill and great mood.
They have such unique flavors that I always have a hard time choosing and am never disappointed.
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Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main St
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They have such unique flavors that I always have a hard time choosing and am never disappointed.
Best. Egg. Biscuit. Ever. This is the go-to coffee and lunch spot of the government/business folk.
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Immaculate Consumption
933 Main St
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Best. Egg. Biscuit. Ever. This is the go-to coffee and lunch spot of the government/business folk.
Upstairs, eclectic and board games! This is the college go-to coffee joint.
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Cool Beans Coffee Co
1217 College St
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Upstairs, eclectic and board games! This is the college go-to coffee joint.
This a great place for food: Pearls Oyster Bar, Liberty Tap Room and Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Longhorns, Tsunami, and much more. Big night life scene as well.
Vista Center
1301 Assembly St
This a great place for food: Pearls Oyster Bar, Liberty Tap Room and Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Longhorns, Tsunami, and much more. Big night life scene as well.

Parks & Nature

Peaceful, winding path along the river with benches and picnic tables along the way. There is an amphitheater at the parking area where they have free music from time to time.
Riverwalk Circle
Riverwalk Circle
Peaceful, winding path along the river with benches and picnic tables along the way. There is an amphitheater at the parking area where they have free music from time to time.
Long a straight, with an "adult playground" filled with cool work out contraptions. This is a favorite go-to running spot.
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Riverfront Park Amphitheater
Three Rivers Greenway
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Long a straight, with an "adult playground" filled with cool work out contraptions. This is a favorite go-to running spot.

Essentials

The most convenient full service grocery store.
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Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais St
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The most convenient full service grocery store.
A locally owned health and green conscious grocery store. They have a deli bar and tables inside and out. Vegan, vegetarian, un-pasteurized, options here abound. They also have a small wellness section with vitamins etc
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Rosewood Market & Deli
2803 Rosewood Dr
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A locally owned health and green conscious grocery store. They have a deli bar and tables inside and out. Vegan, vegetarian, un-pasteurized, options here abound. They also have a small wellness section with vitamins etc
Big, close, and 24 hours.
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CVS
900 Assembly St
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Big, close, and 24 hours.

Sightseeing

The University of South Carolina's Horseshoe and surround campus is absolutely stunning and worth a walk through.
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The Horseshoe
Sumter Street
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The University of South Carolina's Horseshoe and surround campus is absolutely stunning and worth a walk through.
Free tours, beautiful building and grounds.
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South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais St
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Free tours, beautiful building and grounds.

Drinks & Nightlife

It's outdoors, with a stunning view.
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Rooftop Lounge
1400 Main St
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It's outdoors, with a stunning view.

Arts & Culture

They have a static gallery upstairs (which is free on Sundays), and a themed, rotating exhibit downstairs, and of course a great gift shop.
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Columbia Kunstmuseum
1515 Main St
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They have a static gallery upstairs (which is free on Sundays), and a themed, rotating exhibit downstairs, and of course a great gift shop.
Natural history, local history, special exhibits, PLANETARIUM, gift shops....you could spend all day here.
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard Rd
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Natural history, local history, special exhibits, PLANETARIUM, gift shops....you could spend all day here.
Buy art here!
If Art Gallery
1221 Lincoln St
Buy art here!

Shopping

Because you can watch them blowing glass right there in the shop.
One Eared Cow Glass
1001 Huger St
Because you can watch them blowing glass right there in the shop.
On Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Super happening Farmer's Market with craftsmen, food trucks, arts, musicians for several blocks and lots of people
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Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main St
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On Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Super happening Farmer's Market with craftsmen, food trucks, arts, musicians for several blocks and lots of people
Fun to visit if hanging out on Main St.
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Mast General Store
1601 Main St
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Fun to visit if hanging out on Main St.
Restaurants, clothing, crafts, gifts, furniture, makeup, jewelry, beer, outfitters, coffee shops....a full day isn't enough to explore this street.
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Devine Street
Devine Street
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Restaurants, clothing, crafts, gifts, furniture, makeup, jewelry, beer, outfitters, coffee shops....a full day isn't enough to explore this street.