Guidebook for Irmo/Columbia Area
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park that gives you access to the Saluda River. There are paved trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds which include a splash pad and kayak rentals. During the holidays the have a beautiful light display that is a local favorite. Their website is
59 locals recommend
Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River RdBeautiful park that gives you access to the Saluda River. There are paved trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds which include a splash pad and kayak rentals. During the holidays the have a beautiful light display that is a local favorite. Their website is
Riverbanks Zoo is a great destination for the whole family. There is a combination of wonderful animals to observe, things to do for the kids including a merry-go-round, climbing wall, ropes course and a train ride. For the adults is a zipline across the river.
A walkway over the river takes you to the beautiful gardens which includes a wonder water area for the kids. A place for everyone to enjoy! Their website is riverbanks.org.
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyRiverbanks Zoo is a great destination for the whole family. There is a combination of wonderful animals to observe, things to do for the kids including a merry-go-round, climbing wall, ropes course and a train ride. For the adults is a zipline across the river.
A walkway over the river takes you to the beautiful gardens which includes a wonder water area for the kids. A place for everyone to enjoy! Their website is riverbanks.org.
Great walk across the dam with views of Lake Murray.
19 locals recommend
Lake Murray Dam Recreation Park
2101 N Lake DrGreat walk across the dam with views of Lake Murray.
Great walk along the river with paved sidewalks. One end of the trail includes a bridge over the river on to a island. Great views!
12 locals recommend
Saluda Riverwalk
650 Candi LnGreat walk along the river with paved sidewalks. One end of the trail includes a bridge over the river on to a island. Great views!
Food Scene
This restaurant combines good food and a beautiful view of Lake Murray.
61 locals recommend
Liberty Tap Room
1602 Marina RdThis restaurant combines good food and a beautiful view of Lake Murray.
Best coffee in time. Visit the Cafe for a true community coffee house. Lunch items are available and check out the featured special monthly coffee drinks.
12 locals recommend
Loveland Coffee
7001 St Andrews RdBest coffee in time. Visit the Cafe for a true community coffee house. Lunch items are available and check out the featured special monthly coffee drinks.
Arts & Culture
Nice local museum that always has a traveling exhibit. It is located downtown on Main Street.
139 locals recommend
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StNice local museum that always has a traveling exhibit. It is located downtown on Main Street.
This is an awesome way to get a taste of Columbia and South Carolina. It is an open market on Main St. in downtown Columbia from 9-1 rain or shine. There are local artist and local small business selling their wares from coffee, baked good, kumbucha just to name a few. There is usually live music with played by Saturday morning musicians young and old. There is always a good selection of food trucks. Highly recommended! Their website is sodacitysc.com to get more details.
133 locals recommend
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StThis is an awesome way to get a taste of Columbia and South Carolina. It is an open market on Main St. in downtown Columbia from 9-1 rain or shine. There are local artist and local small business selling their wares from coffee, baked good, kumbucha just to name a few. There is usually live music with played by Saturday morning musicians young and old. There is always a good selection of food trucks. Highly recommended! Their website is sodacitysc.com to get more details.
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StWonderful building with lots of history!
Drinks & Nightlife
Five Points
This area is in the downtown area near the Capitol and Williams Brice Stadium. There is a large variety of restaurants and bars.
Check out the area on the website vistacolumbia.com for a listing of what is there and current events.
33 locals recommend
The Vista
807 Gervais StThis area is in the downtown area near the Capitol and Williams Brice Stadium. There is a large variety of restaurants and bars.
Check out the area on the website vistacolumbia.com for a listing of what is there and current events.
Great place to get a local brew. You and a lager there that is made with Loveland coffee.
34 locals recommend
Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman StGreat place to get a local brew. You and a lager there that is made with Loveland coffee.
Inside Entertainment
This is a great interactive space with something to interest every child. Pinterest Link: https://pin.it/21gZ4mE
121 locals recommend
EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais StThis is a great interactive space with something to interest every child. Pinterest Link: https://pin.it/21gZ4mE
Popular Spot that is new to the area: Arcade and Bowling for the family.
6 locals recommend
Stars and Stripes
800 Lake Murray BlvdPopular Spot that is new to the area: Arcade and Bowling for the family.
Great variety of exhibits for all ages....good gift shop as well.
125 locals recommend
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdGreat variety of exhibits for all ages....good gift shop as well.