Location: Columbia
Top Things to do in Columbia
What to do and see in Columbia, South Carolina (SC): The Best Shopping
Columbia is South Carolina's capital and home to the University of South Carolina. Along Columbia's wide avenues are historic sites ranging from an antebellum mansion to the former home of a slave who bought her freedom, plus museums, galleries, music venues, theaters and shops. Columbia's three rivers, lake, canal, national park and several city parks offer opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Among the kid-pleasing destinations are a zoo and the largest children's museum in the south.
Restaurants in Columbia
1. Portfolio Art Gallery
2. City Art Gallery
3. Cromer's Pnuts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
In 1935, Cromer's was founded by midlands South Carolina farmer Julian D. Cromer. Shortly thereafter, Cromer's took on near legendary status when he added fresh roasted peanuts to his produce stand at the Farmers Market in depression-era Columbia. Today Cromer's is still family owned and forever "Guaranteed Worst in Town"
Reviewed By terriej2013 - Charleston, United States
This is a great place to visit. There are plenty of peanuts and popcorn. There are also barrels of individual candies, like Mary Jane's, Smarties, and taffy. The back section has supplies for parties and carnivals. The people working there are friendly. My husband found Divinity fudge bar which he had as a child. He bought it and it was not only delicious, but brought back memories of his family's cross country trips. This is definitely a place to visit, but it has moved to Main Street.
4. Papa Jazz Record Shoppe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
5. One Eared Cow Glass
6. Village Artists
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Soda City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Columbia's downtown street market - open every Saturday morning (9AM-1PM) year-round, rain or shine. Free parking throughout Columbia on the weekends (no matter what you see on signs and stickers) including the Cannon Garage on Taylor Street between Main Street and Sumter Street. Great way to spend your morning -- and if you're from out of town a perfect way to see our city as the creative class, international, and bustling community we are!
Reviewed By JSJL84 - Essex, United States
We were here on our second visit to Columbia. This time to move our kid into USC. Good vibe, friendly vendors. Lots of food and coffee with some local crafts. Enjoyed some live music playing as well. It was a brisk, sunny day in January. We were not sure if parking, so we did pay to park in a garage; not sure if options. Hope to figure out for next visit.
8. Mast General Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Seven7777 - Ball, United States
We were on the road and looking for regional, local gifts to bring back home. This place hit the nail on the head. It's kinda like that restaurant that has a general store attached only this one is 3 times the size with way better prices. They have tons of boutique items, plenty of clothing and shoes, a huge candy store where they have all kinda things I have seen since I was a child, all the toys from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, etc. Many local and homemade items. Great prices. I bought gifts for 10 people and then also got myself a sherpa sweater-- $150 Everyone was very friendly and covid procedures are in place.
9. 701 Center for Contmporary Art
10. Columbia Place
Overall Ratings
1.5 based on 10 reviews
Columbia Place has lots of your favorite shops. Burlington Coat Factory, Sears and the only Macy's in Columbia are joined by Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Express and Payless Shoe Source.
