Soda City Market is Saturday morning on Main Street (where the hotel block is located) and has many great vendors from food, coffee/juices, art, flowers, and everything else!
Located near the hotel, it is our favorite and the best restaurant in Columbia. Hall’s is an amazing steakhouse with fantastic food, fabulous service, and views of the SC State House (also recommend the espresso martini - Morgan’s favorite of all time)
One of the most awarded zoos in the country, Riverbanks is close to downtown but still in a natural setting. As lifelong members, we love to go and enjoy a beer with all the exhibits, or take in the botanical garden or trails.
Located close to the hotel, Cantina offers great southwestern food and drinks with quick service! Their tacos are frequently voted best in the city. Hal's favorite is the surf 'n' turf taco with the jalapeño margarita and Morgan's is the enchiladas with a strawberry basil margarita.
Right in the heart of downtown is the award winning Columbia Museum of Art. With rotating exhibits, there's always something interesting to see.
A classic brunch/lunch spot in Columbia’s historic Five Points area that never disappoints! They have great food and we highly recommend their mimosa kit.
If you live in Columbia, you can’t go to Rockaways without seeing someone you know. A low key neighborhood spot, it is always a good time. Their pimento cheese burger and fries are amazing with an ice cold beer (Hal’s personal favorite bar)
A Columbia classic - great seafood, oyster shooters, and an all around good time.