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Riverbanks Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Gardens at Riverbanks Zoo featuring themed areas for native & exotic plants & a kids' splash zone.
4.70 (3.9K reviews)
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Weco Bottle and Biergarten
Beer garden
👍👍 Excellent craft beer and reasonable prices. They have food trucks instead of a kitchen but it works. Outside covered patio is perfect for hanging out with friends
$$ $$
4.80 (452 reviews)
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Waterfall Junction
Water park
😐 Lots to do but kids like to walk fast and still fall on the slick cement. They really need to change the flooring. We stayed with our kids the whole time but kept helping other kids up.
Kids were falling everywhere and busting heads and faces.
Like that alcohol is available but way over priced and f...
4.70 (684 reviews)
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Zesto of West Columbia
Hamburger restaurant
Old-school ice cream parlor & burger shop serving dipped cones & chicken dinners since 1949.
$ $$$
4.60 (4.9K reviews)
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Terra
American restaurant
Provisions from local farmers dictate the Southern-leaning menu at this bistro with skyline views.
$$$ $
4.60 (579 reviews)
9
True BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
Cozy outpost serving smoked ribs, chicken & chops along with unique sauces & sides like hash & rice.
$ $$$
4.50 (871 reviews)
10
Mai Thai Cuisine
Thai restaurant
Traditional Thai dishes such as curries & noodles served in a contemporary, strip-mall setting.
$$ $$
4.50 (866 reviews)
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Carraway Park at the Riverwalk
Park
👍 PROS: Great, new park with tons of fun stuff to play on and explore! Currently clean facilities and ground. Spacious and right across from the Riverwalk too. Swings, slides, and more!
CONS: You better hope the sun doesn't come out or else you'll be burning faster than a cracked egg in hell. They ha...
4.80 (176 reviews)
12
DeLucca's Italian Grill
Italian restaurant
Hearty Italian pastas, entrees & pizza offered in a casual, colorfully decorated space.
$$ $$
4.50 (637 reviews)
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Black Rooster
Italian restaurant
👍👍 Black Rooster is another one of my go to's when I want to ENNNNNJOOOY my food and drinks. They have seasonal and house interpreted drinks that are just divine. My new love is their ENZONI made with a Lavender Gin 😋
(Is it bad when you order 4 of the same drinks before you leave the restaurant?)....
$$ $$
4.50 (584 reviews)
15
Eggroll Station
Chinese restaurant
👍👍 The absolute best Chinese food in the Midlands at the best prices. Staff is incredibly friendly and patient as you learn the menu.
HIGHLY recommend the egg rolls, fried rice and chicken wings. It's important to note they only accept cash.
$ $$$
4.50 (555 reviews)
16
Rush's
Fast food restaurant
Local fast-food chain serving burgers, hot dogs & fried chicken, plus shakes & ice cream.
$ $$$
4.40 (2.6K reviews)
18
Breakfast At Ruiz
Breakfast restaurant
👍 1st time going and it was nice. Small space but was nice. It was a wait for the tables so we walk up the street to explore until they texted us. The mimosa flight was a little expensive but were very good. The staff was very pleasant and checked with us often to see if we needed anything. Food was g...
4.70 (209 reviews)
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Cafe Strudel West Columbia
American restaurant
Buzzy cafe & espresso bar known for their hangover hash browns serves all-day eats plus beer & wine.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.3K reviews)