Columbia, the state's capital city, has a relaxing, comfortable pace with an abundance of activities. It is affectionately known as the "Soda City" by locals which comes from the nickname of an old abbreviation of Columbia to Cola.

Food (Reservations suggested)

Ambrosia; Greek Taverna; 1734 Main St, Columbia

Blue Marlin; Seafood; 1200 Lincoln St, Columbia

Bourbon; Bar & Food; 1214 Main St, Columbia

Cantina 76; Casual Dining; 1301 Main St, Columbia

Colas; Dining; 1215 Assembly St, Columbia

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse; Dining; 1508 Main St, Columbia

Hall's Chophouse Columbia: 1221 Main St #150, Columbia

Hendrix; Rooftop Bar and Restaurant; 1649 Main St, Columbia

The Joint; Jazz & Tapas; 1710 Main St, Columbia

Liberty Taproom and Grill; Dining; 828 Gervais St, Columbia

Motor Supply Company; Dining; 920 Gervais St, Columbia

Pearlz; Oyster Bar & Seafood; 936 Gervais St, Columbia

Ruth's Chris Steak House; Columbia Center, 924-A-Senate Street

Smoked; Dining; 1643 Main St, Columbia

Drink

Art Bar; 1211 Park St, Columbia

Lula Drake; Wine Parlor; 1635 Main St, Columbia

Market on Main; Outdoor Music, Food & Drink; 1320 Main St, Columbia

Rooftop lounge & bar at Sheraton; 1400 Main St, Columbia

Robinson Room; Cocktail, Tapas. & Dessert; 1614a Main St, Columbia

Soda City beer garden; 1624 Main Street Columbia

The Venue; Dueling Piano Bar; 1626 Main St, Columbia

The Woody on Main; Club; 1649 Main St, Columbia

Treats

Kaminsky’s; Dessert Bar; 930 Gervais St, Columbia (Our Favorite Spot!)

Sweat Cream; Handmade Ice Cream; 1627 Main St, Columbia

Activity

Axe Throwing; 700 Gervais St b2, Columbia

Columbia Museum of Art:1515 Main St, Columbia

The Grand On Main: (Bowling Alley & Bar) 1621 Main St, Columbia

The Horseshoe: (A beautiful shady place for a walk on a hot summer day) 902 Sumter St, Columbia

Mast General Store; 1601 Main St, Columbia

The Nickelodeon: (Movie Theater) 1607 Main St, Columbia

Palmetto Outdoor;: (River Tubing) 131 Alexander Road West Columbia (plan for 3-hours)

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210

Soda City Market: (Saturday Morning Street Market) Main St, Columbia

Transmission: (Arcade and Bar) 1712 Main St, Columbia