These are some of my favorite and most frequented places in Columbia, South Carolina. Some of them may be hidden gems, while others are just my preferred locations where customer service is top-notch!
Map
Sections
3
Food
Stores
Places to visit
Food
Great food, play area for kids, friendly and helpful owner! The occasional family night is lots of fun for the whole family.
Chick-fil-A
My family really enjoys the family meal deals. They make takeout much more affordable for a large family.
Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
While not the healthiest food, I appreciate being able to feed my large family for an affordable price. The weekday staff is friendly and helpful.
Wendy's
I appreciate the great quality of the food here. Unlike most fast food places these days, this is one place that almost always gets my order correct consistently. The family meal deals are also great for saving money for larger families.
Rush's 7450 Garners Ferry Road - Order Online
Lots of great drinks and an extremely friendly staff. I enjoy the occasional treat from here.
7001 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC 29209
Stores
I enjoy walking through the aisles and hunting for the hidden clearance and great deals. One of the managers in particular is super helpful and friendly. I appreciate the self checkout lanes when I’m in a hurry or just don’t feel like interacting wit...
Target Columbia Garners Ferry Store, Columbia, SC
Quick shopping and low prices on most items. I appreciate being able to run in and out quickly when I need just a few items.
ALDI
Friendly faces, kind to couponers, overall wonderful customer service
Walgreens
I always find something when I visit, from clothing to accessories and even treats! The prices are usually great, and there’s always a good selection.
Marshalls
My daughter loves shopping here for clothing, and I love the great deals! I find clothing for all of my children here, as well as shoes and occasional home items. Can’t beat the prices!
Ross Dress for Less
This location is friendly to couponers and almost always has products in stock. I enjoy doing both online orders and in-store orders here. Walgreens always has great deals when you combine coupons, rebates, and rewards!
Walgreens
This store is perfect for reselling your teens unwanted clothing. They also sell trendy items at discounted prices.
Plato's Closet Columbia - Garner's Ferry Road, SC
This location is convenient to many other stores, making it easy to stop by while out doing other shopping. While some items may be more expensive, there are several things worth grabbing from Dollar Tree.
Dollar Tree
Places to visit
Amazing choir opportunities
Fabulous staff
Tremendous community support
Welcoming to all!
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
This is a great place to watch a movie because it is surrounded by a shopping center. Grab some food or a treat, do some shopping, and watch a movie all in one trip.
Regal Sandhill
This is a fun place to take the family for a day! From the animals to the botanical gardens, water area, and beyond, there is fun to be had for the whole family!
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
This is a great place to take younger children for inside fun. There are so many hands-on activities to Lee little hands busy.
EdVenture Children's Museum
This is a great place for older children to learn about South Carolina history as well as view the planetarium. I’ve been for several field trips, and the kids always seem to have a great time.
South Carolina State Museum
With warmer temperatures year-round, Finlay Park offers a great outdoor space for the whole family. This park contains a skating rink, playgrounds for kids of all ages, picnic tables, food vendors, splash pad, etc. There are plenty of bathrooms nearb...