Shandon Baptist- CG's church

Radius Southside- David's church

Columbia Presbyterian- our friends' church

Midtown Fellowship- more of our friends' church

Saint Peter's Catholic Church- our catholic friends' church

First Baptist Church- located near Main Street

First Presbyterian Church- located near Main Street

Rivercrest Presbyterian Church- where we have Young Life!

Spring Valley Presbyterian- where CG grew up

Indah Coffee- two blocks from CG's college house

Immaculate Consumption- the couple's favorite

Piecewise- has a killer almond croissant

Drip Coffee- doubles as a vinyl shop, very hippie

Cool Beans- on campus and two stories

Starbucks at 1400 Main Street- it's underground!

Basecamp Fitness- CG's gym (lifting + cardio)

Barre 3- where CG's sister teaches

Studio Fire- hot yoga

The WRKT- pilates ($15 first visit)

places to run:

The Riverwalk (109 Alexander Rd)

Riverfront Park (312 Laurel st)

The USC Horseshoe (don't trip on the bricks)

Saturday Morning you can walk down Main Street and experience Columbia through its local small businesses and vendors. Drinks lots of coffee, eat from food trucks and best of all, meet lots of dogs!

A classic arcade & bar located right on Main Street in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. With over two dozen arcade games & pinball machines.

Pinball + drinks + apps, located in Five Points!

Get a cookie sundae, milkshake or slice of cake! For the adults, there are lots of dessert martinis to choose from!

A refurbished theatre, The Grand is now home to a boutique bowling alley, while also offering an upscale casual dining experience. Recently, they converted our hidden lower level into a dessert bar!

Personally, a favorite pass-time. It would make us happy if you did one. Our favorite rooms: Scooby Doo (duh) and Mayday.

a staple of Columbia, best Mexican-inspired food you'll get. Tacos are popular, but the Quesadilla with BBQ sauce is elite.

Where all the cool kids go, awesome outdoor bar. Dogs everywhere. Good time.

Located in a renovated airplane hangar at Owen’s Field Airport in the Rosewood neighborhood, The Hunter-Gather at the Hangar is one of Columbia’s most unique brewery locations.

The oldest restaurant in the state of South Carolina! Family owned and operated, awesome Italian (David and CG's favorite genre of food)

You actually need to go here before you leave Columbia. Insanely good cinnamon rolls and breakfast sandwiches.

Best of Columbia for Brunch! Super popular- get there early on Saturday and Sunday, but it is worth the wait!

"French-ish" restaurant, quaint and unique. We recommend "le grilled cheese" or the pork schnitzel.

This is where Callie Grace and David had their first official date, right before David asked CG to be his girlfriend. The seasonal menu highlights local ingredients, brick oven pizzas, tacos, delicious salads, sharable starters and mains, craft cocktails, beer and wine.

FIRE sammys and chill vibes. Saw Coach Beamer here once - David

Amazing Pasta.

Popular brewery. Live music, rooftop patio and large outdoor sitting area. Park vibes.

Smaller brewery with a cute rooftop! Near Greek Village.

Modern-American, good eats.

Hip BBQ restaurant in the heart of Five Points. Staying in Cola through Monday? Go to trivia night at 7pm!

Super cool outdoor seating, known for cocktails and the MOM burger. Get the truffle fries for sure.

Line Dancing on Thursday Night! And live country music on the weekends! Located in the Vista. CG's fave place to dance!

Funky vibes, casual pizza, located in the vista.

Fancy seafood! Never been, not my cup of tea, but I hear it's good and the interior design is pretty!

Cocktails, sunsets and skylines. I think there is a neon sign which is pretty neat. Good view of Main Street.

Old historic bank vault converted to an authentic martini bar, located inside the Sheraton Hotel on Main street.

Veagan? Or just a healthy eater? The Good Life Cafe is the place for you!

Specifically ask for a grilled blueberry muffin

You won't regret the Donut Burger. Or maybe you will.

One of David's favorites, thinks a lot of people would enjoy this recommendation! Let me know how it goes.

Brewery with fun beer!