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My Best Recs: Lexington, South Carolina (and the Midlands)
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items After 4 years of living here, I have finally compiled a list of our favorite spots from food and beverages to where to get your steps in!
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Eating - Best Food Spots
Drinking - Best Coffee & Drink Spots
Walking - Best Outdoor Spots
Shopping - Best Places to Spend $$
Eating - Best Food Spots
Being a Charleston foodie living in Lexington has given us the opportunity to explore all of the food options in the Midlands - here are a few of our favorite!
Best seafood and raw bar in the area! Worth the drive. They also have a great wine selection!
George Robert's Wine & Raw Bar | Irmo SC
If you like Chipotle style food, this place is for you! Delicious chicken, prices are great, and healthy options! We get takeout from here quite frequently.
Diablo's Southwest Grill - Fast. Fresh. Authentic. Fast Casual Southwestern Food
Best pizza, drinks, apps, and atmosphere in Lexington! On Main Street - try to sit outside if you can!
Nicky's Pizzeria - Lexington, SC - 102 E Main St - Hours, Menu, Order
Best dining on the lake! We enjoy going there by boat.
Catfish Johnny's / Rusty Anchor
Our go-to Mexican joint! Great ACP (iykyk) and even better Biria tacos!
Home - La Cienega Grill Mexican
Drinking - Best Coffee & Drink Spots
Coffee or wine? How about both!
I love their Dolce Latte! Their take on a vanilla latte - you can't go wrong!
Loveland Coffee
Best coffee in Columbia!
Drip Coffee - Five-Points, Columbia, SC
Walking - Best Outdoor Spots
Best places to get your steps in in the Midlands of South Carolina!
Walk the dam or reserve a parking spot and visit Lexington's only “beach" for only a few dollars! (not pet friendly)
Lake Murray Dam - Public Park - Lake Murray Country
Columbia Canal Riverwalk - one of the longer walk options in town with great views of the River! (Pet Friendly)
Columbia Riverwalk Regional Parks - Parks & Recreation
A NEW walk option in Lexington! Great for pets, must be on a leash!
Lexington Mill Pond Trail | Lexington, SC
Shopping - Best Places to Spend $$
I'm a chronic online shopper but I do try to support local businesses where I can!
BEST local bookstore! I have hosted my book club there (for free!) and try to buy a book everytime I go in! Friendly staff and great selection of books.
All Good Books Bookstore 5 Points
The BEST open market hands down! I love getting my gree juice, candles, veggies, coffee, birria quesadilla, and so. much. more on Saturdays! I also love bringing my pup along.
Soda City - Columbia SC's Main Event - Join in every Saturday at 9am