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Columbia offers a wide range of recreation; exciting attractions and spectator sports; and top-notch meeting facilities.
Districts
Choose Your Hot Spot
Describe the Southern city of your imagination. Is it gracious? Historic? Welcoming? Columbia is all of these and more! Surprisingly seductive, Columbia's districts draw you in with a range of activities, dining, nightlife and shopping. You'll be so glad you stopped to visit.
Congaree Vista
The Scene: This former warehouse district has transformed its railroad stations and textile mills into a lively arts community with a creative dining scene.
What's Hot: Microbrews at Liberty Tap Room, fresh seafood at Blue Marlin, glass artwork at One Eared Cow Glass, sweet cupcakes from Cupcake
Five Points
The Scene: This area has retained its character as a laid-back bohemian district since it first emerged more than 75 years ago. East of Five Points, Devine Street is a collection of upscale specialty shops and restaurants.
What's Hot: Accessories at Wish boutique, public group runs led by Strictly Running, live music at Five Points Pub, garlic mashed potatoes at Dianne's on Devine
Main Street | Downtown Columbia
The Scene: Main Street is quickly becoming the hip part of town as condos, new restaurants and nightlife hot spots move in and cater to a youthful new set of residents.
What's Hot: Special exhibitions at the Columbia Museum of Art, chicken sandwiches at Drake's Duck In, martinis at the Rooftop Lounge at the Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
West Vista
The Scene: This down-home area offers tons of antique shops, great burger joints and lush parks, just across the Congaree River from downtown.
What's Hot: Boardwalks in Granby Park, bargains at the Old Mill Antique Mall, the Ndoki Forest at the Riverbanks Zoo, burgers at the Kingsman Restaurant
Decker International Corridor
The Scene: Up until recently an aging retail area, Decker Blvd. has begun to reinvent itself with internationally flavored mom-and-pop shops and restaurants.
What's Hot: Vietnamese noodles at Pho Viet Restaurant, kimchi at Sintobuli Korean Restaurant, gyros at Dinos on Decker
Main Street | Lexington
The Scene: Main Street is full of historic charm, and its cobblestone lanes are lined with antique shops, delis and boutiques. Flight Deck is a modern mecca for dining, bars and shopping.
What's Hot: Alfresco dining at the Flight Deck Restaurant, Civil War-era buildings at the Lexington County Museum, the bar at the Main Street Cafe
Harbison
The Scene: This bustling section of Lexington County, which includes the towns of Irmo and St. Andrews, has endless dining, hotel and shopping options.
What's Hot: Bike riding on The Dam, a full day of shopping at the Columbiana Mall, sunny days at Saluda Splash water park, artifacts at The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame
Village at Sandhill
The Scene: Sandhill is one of those new lifestyle communities that are popping up all over the country, where residents live, work and enjoy a mix of national and locally owned shops and restaurants - all within a comfortable walking distance.
What's Hot: Sushi at Red Bowl Asian Bistro, designer jeans at Carolina Couture, tastings at Corked Wine Shop, birding in Sesquicentennial State Park
Chapin
The Scene: This small town is the gateway to beautiful Lake Murray. The relaxed lakeside lifestyle permeates the town's gifts shops, homestyle eateries and parks - and there's not a mega-big-box store in sight.
What's Hot: Local productions at the Chapin Community Theatre, courtyard seating at the Tipsy Toad Tavern, hanging out at the Rusty Anchor Marina, watersports on the lake
Forest Acres
The Scene: Located in the central midlands of South Carolina, our community offers an exceptional quality of life founded in friendliness, faith and civic pride.
City Center / Main Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 233-0620
- Region: Columbia City Center
Welcome to Downtown City Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Come experience the uniqueness of Downtown Columbia! Downtown Columbia is home to some of the best restaurants in the Southeast. You can...More
Decker Boulevard International Corridor
- Columbia, SC 29206
- Phone: (803) 386-8242
- Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson
Experience the Vibrant Multi-Cultural World of Decker Boulevard, Richland County's Official International Corridor! Decker Boulevard is a vibrant two-mile stretch of highway that encompasses the...More
Devine Street – Boutique Shopping Corridor
- Columbia, SC 29205
- Region: Columbia City Center
Stroll along this shady street for unique upscale shopping and dining. Stores feature a variety of clothing, home furnishings, gift shops, art galleries, antiques, restaurants, a bakery; travel...More
Five Points
- Columbia, SC 29205
- Phone: (803) 748-7373
- Region: Columbia City Center
Five Points Association is a village of diverse neighbors ranging from young to old – the heart of Columbia culture for college students, young professionals, families, and senior citizens. Five...More
North Columbia Business Association
- 2965 North Main Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 331-2931
- Region: Columbia North
The North Columbia Business Association (NCBA) was established in April 2008 to provide professional networking, educational workshops and neighborhood information for the North Columbia business...More
Rosewood Merchants
- Columbia, SC 29205
- Phone: (803) 261-8947
- Region: Columbia City Center
Growing and diversified, the Rosewood corridor is an eclectic mix offering shops and services. From butcher to photographer, florist to potter, day spas and restaurants can all be found here....More
West Vista
- Cayce, SC 29033
- Phone: (803) 796-4229
- Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport
The West Vista Guild, a non-profit organization, has been formed in the Historic West Columbia area. It is comprised of area merchants, concerned citizens and others who are interested in the economic...More
