Best places in Columbia

Discover the best places in Columbia, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1K places in the city.

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Cafe Poland
Polish restaurant
Cozy family-owned counter-serve nook offering pierogi & other Polish standards, plus beer & wine.
$ $$$
4.90 (666 reviews)
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Soda City Market
Market
Lively Saturday gathering of trendy food trucks & tented stalls offering locally made wares.
4.80 (2.2K reviews)
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The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
Deli
👍👍 This place is definitely on the list of top 5 breakfast/brunch places I have ever been. Breakfast sandwiches are AMAZING and a great value. Super efficient in getting orders out quickly and correct. The specialty flavored cinnamon buns are all SO delicious and I am so excited to go back and try more...
$ $$$
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Craft Axe Throwing
Recreation center
4.80 (1K reviews)
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A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
Vegan restaurant
Informal, African-art–filled eatery for vegan soul food, including sandwiches & homemade limeades.
$$ $$
4.80 (994 reviews)
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Saluda Riverwalk
Park
👍👍 This was a very good place to spend an afternoon. The parking area is ample, and the public restrooms a blessing! You may walk towards the sanctuary at Boyd Island or the other direction toward the interstate with either portion being about 3.5 miles give or take. Walking the whole trail would give...
4.90 (442 reviews)
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Shelter Gardens
Botanical garden
5-acre botanic garden with a veterans' memorial, seating & a sensory plot for the visually impaired.
4.80 (845 reviews)
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Zoo
Zoo with African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, a farm & botanical gardens.
4.70 (19.7K reviews)
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Mandy's Breakfast House
Breakfast restaurant
👍👍 Great food and wonderful selection on the menu and the service was fantastic!
$ $$$
4.80 (790 reviews)
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Columbia State Historic Park
State park
Costumed reenactors demonstrate life in the 1850s, with tours, stagecoach rides & panning for gold.
4.70 (4.3K reviews)
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South Carolina State Museum
Museum
Exhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill.
4.70 (3.4K reviews)
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Railroad BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
👍 Great to finally dine at the BBQ place . My meal was 6 delicious, fall off the bone BBQ ribs , baked beans, hash & rice and lemonade. At the time, the place was not crowded at Friday 3pm. Because this place is so popular, I know I was just fortunate. There is seating inside and on the patio. The...
$$ $$
4.80 (653 reviews)
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Park
Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables.
4.70 (2.6K reviews)
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Halls Chophouse Columbia
Restaurant
Popular steakhouse serving choice cuts of beef & locally sourced seafood in sophisticated surrounds.
$$$$
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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Stephens Lake Park
City park
Big park with a lakefront boardwalk & several picnic shelters, plus trails, playgrounds & free WiFi.
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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Segra Park
Stadium
👍👍 What a great event opening Game, all the members running the venue are appreciated. I enjoy family oriented events, taking into consideration the many patrons. Thank you, let’s have a great season. Play ball!
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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Hotel Trundle
Hotel
Stylish rooms in an informal boutique hotel with an annex offering free evening drinks & breakfast.
4.80 (583 reviews)
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St Charles Saloon
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Best dining experience in the entire MotherLode! Fantastic food, chill vibe (weekdays), and a ridiculous taps line up. Indigent Peach
$$ $$
4.80 (572 reviews)
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Total Wine & More
Liquor store
Independent retailer of fine wines from around the world, also stocking beers & accessories.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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The Melting Pot
Fondue restaurant
Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
$$$ $
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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