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Things to do in Columbia, SC from a local ambassador and millennial elected official
25 items
By
Aditi Srivastav Bussells
As a Columbia tourism ambassador and former city councilmember, trust me on these recs!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
newly revamped and has everything you can imagine in an urban park!
Finlay Park
beautiful sunset views and you can swim here!
Saluda Riverwalk
perfect for a flat hike
The Palmetto Trails
dog lovers, this is one of the most social dog parks
NOMA (North Main) Bark Park - Members only
Restaurants
literally everything on the menu
Coa Agaveria y Cocina
get the smoked seafood dip and the espresso martini
Smoked
best for watching football games
Backstreets Grill
amazing views and even better food and cocktails
Hendrix
drunken noodles + thai iced coffee is the perfect meal
Kao Thai Cuisine
best korean in town
Kimchi Korean Restaurant
damascus bread is the best
Noma Bistro by Al Amir
don't leave without the deviled eggs
The War Mouth
Arts & Entertainment
support local theatres!
Nickelodeon Theater
champs baby
Women's Basketball – University of South Carolina Athletics
new on bull street and so many great options
Gather COLA
take advantage of thirsty thursdays!
Columbia Fireflies
try the cinnamon rolls, arepas, breakfast tacos, pupusas…basically all the food.
Soda City Market
Local Favorites
best blowouts and color!
Ember + Co
infrared sauna is perfect for a wellness date
Shvaas Spa Salt Cave & Float Therapy
perfect to accessorize and get gifts
Cola Stacks
immaculate vibes and you will leave sweaty
TREMBLE
60 min fly by
Orangetheory
best local coffee
Indah Coffee
luxury service in the heart of cola
Spa Ashton | by The Beautique Skin Co.
private space and great golf vibes
The Player's Club