Rosewood Neighborhood's Guidebook

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Rosewood Neighborhood's Guidebook

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The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River.
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife Pkwy
268 locals recommend
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River.
This fun water park is located on the Fort Jackson base. You must have a military I.D to access this water park.
Palmetto Falls Water Park
6511 Marion Ave
This fun water park is located on the Fort Jackson base. You must have a military I.D to access this water park.
The vibe of this neighborhood is college scene, exciting nightlife, plethora of restaurants and eventful entertainments.
73 locals recommend
Five Points
73 locals recommend
The vibe of this neighborhood is college scene, exciting nightlife, plethora of restaurants and eventful entertainments.
This beautiful and breathtaking garden features themed areas for native & exotic plants & a kids' splash zone.
26 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
1300 Botanical Pkwy
26 locals recommend
This beautiful and breathtaking garden features themed areas for native & exotic plants & a kids' splash zone.
This children's museum is is the largest children's museum in the Southeast United States. The museum is very fun and entertaining for all ages.
121 locals recommend
EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais St
121 locals recommend
This children's museum is is the largest children's museum in the Southeast United States. The museum is very fun and entertaining for all ages.
This museum is has a great collection of military artifacts that highlight our history in support of our veterans.
125 locals recommend
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard Rd
125 locals recommend
This museum is has a great collection of military artifacts that highlight our history in support of our veterans.
This sprawling fun park is complex with go-kart tracks, arcades & other family-friendly amusements.
32 locals recommend
Frankie's Fun Park
140 Parkridge Dr
32 locals recommend
This sprawling fun park is complex with go-kart tracks, arcades & other family-friendly amusements.
The Vista neighborhood is popular for their club scenes, nightlife and entertainment.
Congaree Vista
Congaree Avenue
The Vista neighborhood is popular for their club scenes, nightlife and entertainment.
This Museum of Art is the cultural heart of a revitalized downtown Columbia.
139 locals recommend
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main St
139 locals recommend
This Museum of Art is the cultural heart of a revitalized downtown Columbia.
The Busted Plug Plaza is a towering steel monster made by the South Carolina artist Blue Sky, who is also responsible for other public works of art in the area such as Tunnelvision and the Neverbust Chain.
7 locals recommend
Worlds Largest Fire Hydrant
1404 Taylor St
7 locals recommend
The Busted Plug Plaza is a towering steel monster made by the South Carolina artist Blue Sky, who is also responsible for other public works of art in the area such as Tunnelvision and the Neverbust Chain.
The Sesquicentennial State Park is known to locals as Sesqui, the park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression and was given to the City of Columbia to mark 150 years following its incorporation.
57 locals recommend
Sesquicentennial State Park
9564 Two Notch Rd
57 locals recommend
The Sesquicentennial State Park is known to locals as Sesqui, the park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression and was given to the City of Columbia to mark 150 years following its incorporation.
The Finlay Park, at 14 acres, is the largest and most visited park in downtown Columbia, South Carolina.
13 locals recommend
Finlay Park
930 Laurel St
13 locals recommend
The Finlay Park, at 14 acres, is the largest and most visited park in downtown Columbia, South Carolina.
The Granby Park is a natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.
7 locals recommend
Granby Park
100 Catawba Cir
7 locals recommend
The Granby Park is a natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.
The Columbia Fire Department Museum might be small, but its one-room exhibit wonderfully honors the heroism of firefighters.
Columbia Fire Department Museum
1800 Laurel Street
The Columbia Fire Department Museum might be small, but its one-room exhibit wonderfully honors the heroism of firefighters.
The U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum is an official Army museum located at Fort Jackson, SC, that interprets the evolution of basic combat training. You must have a military I.D to access this museum.
U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum
4442 Jackson Blvd
The U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum is an official Army museum located at Fort Jackson, SC, that interprets the evolution of basic combat training. You must have a military I.D to access this museum.
The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina. It has seven satellite campuses throughout the state and its main campus covers over 359 acres in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House.
62 locals recommend
University of South Carolina
1244 Blossom St
62 locals recommend
The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina. It has seven satellite campuses throughout the state and its main campus covers over 359 acres in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House.
Benedict College is a private historically black college in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1870 by northern Baptists, it was originally a teachers' college. It has since expanded to offer majors in many disciplines across the liberal arts.
6 locals recommend
Benedict College
1600 Harden St
6 locals recommend
Benedict College is a private historically black college in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1870 by northern Baptists, it was originally a teachers' college. It has since expanded to offer majors in many disciplines across the liberal arts.
Allen University is a private historically black university in Columbia, South Carolina. It has more than 600 students and still serves a predominantly Black constituency. The campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Allen University Historic District.
Chappelle Administration Building, Allen University
1530 Harden St
Allen University is a private historically black university in Columbia, South Carolina. It has more than 600 students and still serves a predominantly Black constituency. The campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Allen University Historic District.
Columbia College is a private liberal arts college in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1854 by the United Methodist Church as a women's liberal arts college, Columbia College became fully coeducational in 2020 welcoming its first coed residential class in Fall 2021.
Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia College is a private liberal arts college in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1854 by the United Methodist Church as a women's liberal arts college, Columbia College became fully coeducational in 2020 welcoming its first coed residential class in Fall 2021.
Saluda Shoals Park is one of the best places to visit if you’re seeking a little serenity or tranquility. You can go canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, horse riding, biking, have a picnic, and simply hiking.
59 locals recommend
Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River Rd
59 locals recommend
Saluda Shoals Park is one of the best places to visit if you’re seeking a little serenity or tranquility. You can go canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, horse riding, biking, have a picnic, and simply hiking.
The Columbia Fireflies are the city’s local Minor League Baseball team, based in Segra Park. Watching a Fireflies baseball game is probably one of the most fun things to do in Columbia, SC, especially if you have kids!
24 locals recommend
Columbia City Fireflies Baseball
1640 Freed Dr
24 locals recommend
The Columbia Fireflies are the city’s local Minor League Baseball team, based in Segra Park. Watching a Fireflies baseball game is probably one of the most fun things to do in Columbia, SC, especially if you have kids!
The Nickelodeon Theater, known simply as the “Nick”, is one of the most wonderful ways to catch indie films in Columbia, South Carolina.
51 locals recommend
Nickelodeon Theatre
1607 Main St
51 locals recommend
The Nickelodeon Theater, known simply as the “Nick”, is one of the most wonderful ways to catch indie films in Columbia, South Carolina.
Lake Murray Dam is the top spot for romance in Columbia. It’s such a popular date activity that it brings lovers from across South Carolina and beyond!
34 locals recommend
Lake Murray Dam
34 locals recommend
Lake Murray Dam is the top spot for romance in Columbia. It’s such a popular date activity that it brings lovers from across South Carolina and beyond!
Soda City Market occurs every Saturday, effectively closing off Maint Street and bringing the locals of South Carolina rushing to pick up fresh produce, look at local art, and even catch a glimpse of cool street performances.
133 locals recommend
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main St
133 locals recommend
Soda City Market occurs every Saturday, effectively closing off Maint Street and bringing the locals of South Carolina rushing to pick up fresh produce, look at local art, and even catch a glimpse of cool street performances.
The Colonial Life Arena is the largest arena in the state of South Carolina with 18,000 seats, and the tenth largest on-campus basketball facility in the nation. Located on the beautiful University of South Carolina campus, this one-of-a-kind facility features 41 suites, four Entertainment Suites, and the Frank McGuire Club, a full-service hospitality room that will have a capacity of 300.
40 locals recommend
Colonial Life Arena
801 Lincoln St
40 locals recommend
The Colonial Life Arena is the largest arena in the state of South Carolina with 18,000 seats, and the tenth largest on-campus basketball facility in the nation. Located on the beautiful University of South Carolina campus, this one-of-a-kind facility features 41 suites, four Entertainment Suites, and the Frank McGuire Club, a full-service hospitality room that will have a capacity of 300.
Chayz Lounge is the live music and event venue situated in West Columbia, just across the river from the Vista.
Chayz Lounge
607 Meeting Street
Chayz Lounge is the live music and event venue situated in West Columbia, just across the river from the Vista.
The University of South Carolina School of Music has established a national reputation for artistic and scholarly excellence. An acclaimed faculty teach more than 500 undergraduate and graduate music majors, including students specializing in virtually every orchestra and band instrument, voice, piano, organ and guitar.
USC School of Music
813 Assembly Street
The University of South Carolina School of Music has established a national reputation for artistic and scholarly excellence. An acclaimed faculty teach more than 500 undergraduate and graduate music majors, including students specializing in virtually every orchestra and band instrument, voice, piano, organ and guitar.
Welcome to South Carolina’s newest lifestyle venue offering the very best in shopping, dining, entertainment, working, living and more – all in one exceptionally beautiful and convenient location.
42 locals recommend
Village at Sandhill
481 Town Center Pl
42 locals recommend
Welcome to South Carolina’s newest lifestyle venue offering the very best in shopping, dining, entertainment, working, living and more – all in one exceptionally beautiful and convenient location.
Belk, Dillard's, jcpenney, Sears, ALDO, American Eagle, Ann Taylor LOFT, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Banana Republic, bebe, Buckle, Coach, Coldwater Creek, Forever 21, Francesca's, GAP, J. Jill, Sephora, The Limited, White House/Black Market and Williams-Sonoma are just a few reasons why Columbiana Centre is South Carolina's fashion destination! Columbiana Centre has an antique carousel, a 420-seat Food Court, and more than 110 of your favorite specialty stores, guaranteed to make every visit a true shopping experience!
68 locals recommend
Columbiana Centre
100 Columbiana Cir
68 locals recommend
Belk, Dillard's, jcpenney, Sears, ALDO, American Eagle, Ann Taylor LOFT, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Banana Republic, bebe, Buckle, Coach, Coldwater Creek, Forever 21, Francesca's, GAP, J. Jill, Sephora, The Limited, White House/Black Market and Williams-Sonoma are just a few reasons why Columbiana Centre is South Carolina's fashion destination! Columbiana Centre has an antique carousel, a 420-seat Food Court, and more than 110 of your favorite specialty stores, guaranteed to make every visit a true shopping experience!
The Mast Store in Columbia is well stocked with all your favorite brands - Chaco, The North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, Carhartt - and some new ones you'll discover along the way. Parking is available on the street or in the parking deck right behind the building (there's even a convenient entrance through the courtyard.)
13 locals recommend
Mast General Store
1601 Main St
13 locals recommend
The Mast Store in Columbia is well stocked with all your favorite brands - Chaco, The North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, Carhartt - and some new ones you'll discover along the way. Parking is available on the street or in the parking deck right behind the building (there's even a convenient entrance through the courtyard.)
SoLaces Boutique don’t just help you find a pair of shoes; but instead connect with you so they can listen to you, support you, and dress you for those moments in life that are the most important.
SoLaces Boutique
SoLaces Boutique don’t just help you find a pair of shoes; but instead connect with you so they can listen to you, support you, and dress you for those moments in life that are the most important.
Williams–Brice Stadium is the home football stadium for the South Carolina Gamecocks, the college football team representing the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.
49 locals recommend
Williams-Brice Stadium
1125 George Rogers Blvd
49 locals recommend
Williams–Brice Stadium is the home football stadium for the South Carolina Gamecocks, the college football team representing the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.
The park is absolutely lovely, very picturesque, has a nice walking trail, playground, and a little creek/waterfall.
6 locals recommend
Virginia Hylton Park
111 Maiden Ln
6 locals recommend
The park is absolutely lovely, very picturesque, has a nice walking trail, playground, and a little creek/waterfall.
Be thrilled at LJ’s Par and Grill Restaurant Bar; great food, live music performance, and lots of fun.
9 locals recommend
LJ's Par and Grille
381 Pilgrim Church Rd
9 locals recommend
Be thrilled at LJ’s Par and Grill Restaurant Bar; great food, live music performance, and lots of fun.
Welcome to Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army's main production center for Basic Combat Training.
Fort Jackson MEPS
2435 Marion Ave
Welcome to Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army's main production center for Basic Combat Training.
Welcome to the midlands premium escape game experience, where all bookings are always private (no mixing with strangers)! Practice team problem solving, communication, and critical thinking as you race against the clock to complete their mission.
6 locals recommend
Escapology Escape Rooms Columbia
717 Lady St
6 locals recommend
Welcome to the midlands premium escape game experience, where all bookings are always private (no mixing with strangers)! Practice team problem solving, communication, and critical thinking as you race against the clock to complete their mission.
A long-time staple of lumberjack competitions, hatchet tossing is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with your friends and family. Craft Axe Throwing in Columbia, SC, is your destination for trying this growing sport.
8 locals recommend
Craft Axe Throwing- Columbia
700 Gervais St
8 locals recommend
A long-time staple of lumberjack competitions, hatchet tossing is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with your friends and family. Craft Axe Throwing in Columbia, SC, is your destination for trying this growing sport.

Food scene

This popular steakhouse serving choice cuts of beef & locally sourced seafood in sophisticated surrounds.
36 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse Columbia
1221 Main St
36 locals recommend
This popular steakhouse serving choice cuts of beef & locally sourced seafood in sophisticated surrounds.
This contemporary watering hole specializing in farm-to-fork American cuisine in a rustic-chic space.
1801 Grille
700 Lincoln St
This contemporary watering hole specializing in farm-to-fork American cuisine in a rustic-chic space.
This informal, African-art–filled eatery for vegan soul food, including sandwiches & homemade limeades.
22 locals recommend
A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
2338 Main St
22 locals recommend
This informal, African-art–filled eatery for vegan soul food, including sandwiches & homemade limeades.
This casual fire station-turned-restaurant dishing up Thai staples, plus cocktails & craft beers.
Kao Thai Cuisine
1307 Main Street
This casual fire station-turned-restaurant dishing up Thai staples, plus cocktails & craft beers.
This bakery chain is known for late-night deliveries, with some locations selling ice cream.
Insomnia Cookies
2013 Devine St
This bakery chain is known for late-night deliveries, with some locations selling ice cream.
This lively, brick-walled chain bar known for its rainbow of frozen drinks, plus offbeat pub fare.
7 locals recommend
Wet Willie's Columbia, SC
800 Gervais St
7 locals recommend
This lively, brick-walled chain bar known for its rainbow of frozen drinks, plus offbeat pub fare.
One of the most reputable places to visit for such fare in South Carolina is the Good Life Cafe! It serves organic food that is fully plant-based and is one of Columbia’s only eateries to do so.
21 locals recommend
Good Life Cafe
1216 Main St
21 locals recommend
One of the most reputable places to visit for such fare in South Carolina is the Good Life Cafe! It serves organic food that is fully plant-based and is one of Columbia’s only eateries to do so.
Villa Tronco is Columbia’s oldest Italian restaurant and is still among South Carolina’s oldest, too.
7 locals recommend
Villa Tronco Italian Restaurant
1213 Blanding St
7 locals recommend
Villa Tronco is Columbia’s oldest Italian restaurant and is still among South Carolina’s oldest, too.
Every day there's something different coming out of our ovens at Blue Flour Bakery in Irmo, from our decadent BIG chocolate chip cookies, to perfect brownies and bars, to glorious muffins and our popular lemon honey ginger cookies.
6 locals recommend
Blue Flour Bakery
7703 St Andrews Rd
6 locals recommend
Every day there's something different coming out of our ovens at Blue Flour Bakery in Irmo, from our decadent BIG chocolate chip cookies, to perfect brownies and bars, to glorious muffins and our popular lemon honey ginger cookies.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Columbia, SC brings globally-influenced drinks and light fare directly to our community. Sit. Relax. Refill. Repeat.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
1002 Park Street
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Columbia, SC brings globally-influenced drinks and light fare directly to our community. Sit. Relax. Refill. Repeat.
If you’re a fan of liquor, the Mercer House Estate Winery should be a major consideration for you.
7 locals recommend
Mercer House Winery
397 Walter Rawl Rd
7 locals recommend
If you’re a fan of liquor, the Mercer House Estate Winery should be a major consideration for you.
Midwood Smokehouse has regional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouse like setting.
11 locals recommend
Midwood Smokehouse
702 Cross Hill Rd
11 locals recommend
Midwood Smokehouse has regional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouse like setting.
Try their traditional Korean meals plus lunch specials in an informal, unassuming dining room.
Korea Garden Restaurant
2318 Decker Blvd
Try their traditional Korean meals plus lunch specials in an informal, unassuming dining room.
Good Life Cafe is a niche spot offering globally influenced organic, raw & vegan dishes along with juices & smoothies.
21 locals recommend
Good Life Cafe
1216 Main St
21 locals recommend
Good Life Cafe is a niche spot offering globally influenced organic, raw & vegan dishes along with juices & smoothies.
JJ Tea House has great staff, atmosphere, and drinks! Definitely recommend stopping by when you want some boba.
JJ Tea House
601 Main Street
JJ Tea House has great staff, atmosphere, and drinks! Definitely recommend stopping by when you want some boba.
The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
The Melting Pot
1410 Colonial Life Boulevard West
The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
Try Kiki's Chicken and Waffles hearty soul-food plates, from fried chicken to red velvet waffles, in a casual brick-walled space.
12 locals recommend
Kiki's Chicken and Waffles
7001 Parklane Rd
12 locals recommend
Try Kiki's Chicken and Waffles hearty soul-food plates, from fried chicken to red velvet waffles, in a casual brick-walled space.
Come to this comfortable, modern cantina serving a mix of Mexican-inspired tacos, plus enchiladas & margaritas.
58 locals recommend
Cantina 76
2901 Devine St
58 locals recommend
Come to this comfortable, modern cantina serving a mix of Mexican-inspired tacos, plus enchiladas & margaritas.
Try Julia's Schnitzel & other German classics, plus seasonal tortes, served in a casual, cash-only restaurant.
Julia's German Stammtisch
120 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd
Try Julia's Schnitzel & other German classics, plus seasonal tortes, served in a casual, cash-only restaurant.

Grocery Stores

15 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Rosewood Shopping Center
2800 Rosewood Dr
15 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Rosewood Market & Deli
2803 Rosewood Dr
18 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
702 Cross Hill Rd
24 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Piggly Wiggly
3818 Devine St
10 locals recommend
Target Grocery
6090A Garners Ferry Road
Super Acapulco
510 Beltline Boulevard
28 locals recommend
Food Lion
1013 Broad River Rd
28 locals recommend
Sam's Grocery
2341 Pendleton Street
36 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais St
36 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Forest Acres
4711 Forest Dr
10 locals recommend
28 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4516 Forest Dr
28 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Kroger
3403 Forest Dr
7 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Earth Fare
3312b Devine St
18 locals recommend