The wife and I are making our first ever visit to Columbia this year. Any suggestions for things to see / do; must-see's, etc? We enjoy taking in as much of the local football tradition as possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I wish I had a ready answer. My wife - our group, actually - enjoyed our trip to Tuscaloosa when Holtz was coaching here. I wish I could point you to something as outstanding as the Bryant museum, but I cannot. I would say make it a point to eat someplace in the Vista area, which is interesting. I'll defer to others on the football part.The wife and I are making our first ever visit to Columbia this year. Any suggestions for things to see / do; must-see's, etc? We enjoy taking in as much of the local football tradition as possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The wife and I are making our first ever visit to Columbia this year. Any suggestions for things to see / do; must-see's, etc? We enjoy taking in as much of the local football tradition as possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The wife and I are making our first ever visit to Columbia this year. Any suggestions for things to see / do; must-see's, etc? We enjoy taking in as much of the local football tradition as possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
East Upper and Southeast corner (lower deck).Thanks for replies. We are looking forward to the visit. I hear the Cockabooses are worth seeing. I also hear your 2001 pre-game intro is pretty cool.
My tickets arrive tomorrow, so I don't know what section we're in yet. Where are the visitor sections in Williams-Brice?
At the rate things are going, the visitors section may be everywhere that is not an empty seat.Where are the visitor sections in Williams-Brice?
The wife and I are making our first ever visit to Columbia this year. Any suggestions for things to see / do; must-see's, etc? We enjoy taking in as much of the local football tradition as possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The wife and I are making our first ever visit to Columbia this year. Any suggestions for things to see / do; must-see's, etc? We enjoy taking in as much of the local football tradition as possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
In Atlanta veer off I20 and hit I85. Take I85 to Greenville and check out the Downtown and Reedy Falls. Then take 25 to I26 and go to Asheville. Visit the Biltmore and ride the parkway. Forget Hotlumbia and the game. Going to be a slaughter. Not worth watching.Again, thanks for the feedback. Sounds like a lot to take in. Looking forward to it.
Thanks for replies. We are looking forward to the visit. I hear the Cockabooses are worth seeing. I also hear your 2001 pre-game intro is pretty cool.
My tickets arrive tomorrow, so I don't know what section we're in yet. Where are the visitor sections in Williams-Brice?
Dude, he’s obviously a Tide fan. A slaughter is what he’s coming into town for...In Atlanta veer off I20 and hit I85. Take I85 to Greenville and check out the Downtown and Reedy Falls. Then take 25 to I26 and go to Asheville. Visit the Biltmore and ride the parkway. Forget Hotlumbia and the game. Going to be a slaughter. Not worth watching.
Soda City Market runs 9-1 unless they change it on game day. Lots of great street food options for breakfast or lunch. Hall's is great but I'm fabulously middle class and the prices make even me blanch. Motor Supply, Hampton Street Vineyards and Mr. Friendly's are great dinner options that are a little more reasonable. I hear good things about Hendrix too but haven't been yet. Bourbon is great but small and no reservations. Tough on game weekends. There's also the World's Greatest Dive Bar® called The Whig on Main Street with killer burgers and cold beer. It's underground literally. For wings and beer hit Public House near Five Points. Also, plenty of shopping and food in Five Points but not a good place to be at 2 a.m. There are river walks on both sides of the Gervais Street and Blossom Street bridges. The Columbia side is fine in the evening but hot and not very shady in the morning. In the morning or afternoon, go to the West Columbia/Cayce side. Heavily shaded and a beautiful walk. Timmerman Trail is at the bottom and is the least trafficked section and beautiful. Parking can be tough at the top in West Columbia so just head down south along the river to the next phase or two (or three or four) and there's plenty of parking. Saluda Shoals is also a very nice walk. Columbia Museum of Art and the the South Carolina State Museum are both solid if that's your bag. Art museum is walking distance from Soda City Market. Steel Hands Brewery in Cayce and River Rat Brewing near the stadium have the best beer/space pairing. Simple solid food as well. Hunter Gatherer Brewery at Curtiss Wright is a phenomenal setting but the beer is a work in progress. I'd tell you to see Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at the indie theater The Nickelodeon but I think its run ends Thursday. You can always head to Monetta to catch a double feature at The Big Mo drive-in.You'll have to pardon the negativity in most of these responses. This board is generally a negative place in the best of times, but after Saturday its off the charts.
Columbia is a great city and very much underrated. I'd venture to say its probably (a distant) 2nd after Nashville as far as entertainment/dining/lodging options amongst SEC towns. Don't waste your time driving to Charleston - that should be a separate trip of it's own. There is plenty of good stuff to keep you occupied in Columbia.
ruffledfeathers had some good suggestions. Hopefully you are staying right downtown. A few more entertainment/dining options worth considering:
Hoping you enjoy your trip to Columbia, and may your trip home be safe, yet somewhat less enjoyable due to the outcome of the game.
- The Soda City Market: fantastic year-round Saturday market along four or five blocks of Main Street in the heart of downtown. Dozens of vendors, great crowd - a fun time. Runs from 8-12.
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Taproom at Owens Field: Opened last year - an expansion of operations for the original Columbia microbrewery (original location still open on South Main Street, behind the Capital Building). The Owens Field location is in a refurbished 1920's era hanger at Columbia's Municipal airport. Great beer, good food, a fantastic environment. Also, close to the Stadium. The original location has a more expansive menu (and very good).
- Bourbon: A Main Street staple - great Cajun-inspired food and an excellent selection of bourbons.
- Halls Chophouse: At the corner of Main and Gervais (across from the State Capital) - probably the best meal and dining atmosphere you will find in Columbia.
- Lula Drake: Great wine bar a few blocks north of the Capital on Main Street.
- The War Mouth: Outstanding neighborhood eatery a block off of North Main Street.
- As mentioned by someone else, The Horseshoe is the original campus and is definitely worth a stroll. You have to get out of the car to really appreciate the beauty of USC's campus.
- Definitely check out the Cock-a-boose Railroad, and plan to be ass-in-seat in time for "2001". It's an amazing experience and unique in all of college football.
+1 for the Congaree National Swamp. It's rather impressive.
Maybe not a 90+ day though.
I know he's a Tide fan. This is the equivalent of us going to the Charleston Southern. Not worth it.Dude, he’s obviously a Tide fan. A slaughter is what he’s coming into town for...
Yeah, not sure how I left that out since I was there Sunday. If you go, get off the boardwalk if you're able and walk a trail that suits your abilities. Sims Trail (#2; 3.2 miles) and Weston Lake Loop Trail (#3; 4.4 miles) are both excellent. Haven't done the longer ones yet (Oakridge, River, Kingsnake).+1 for the Congaree National Swamp. It's rather impressive.
Maybe not a 90+ day though.
Stay in the Vista. Motor Supply Company, Hall’s Chophouse, Bourbon or Blue Marlin for dinner. Lots of drinking establishments, also.The wife and I are making our first ever visit to Columbia this year. Any suggestions for things to see / do; must-see's, etc? We enjoy taking in as much of the local football tradition as possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Stay in the Vista. Motor Supply Company, Hall’s Chophouse, Bourbon or Blue Marlin for dinner. Lots of drinking establishments, also.
We are staying downtown at the Hilton. I think that's near a lot of the suggestions you guys are recommending. Really appreciate the insight. Thanks!
The wife and I are making our first ever visit to Columbia this year. Any suggestions for things to see / do; must-see's, etc? We enjoy taking in as much of the local football tradition as possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
You go early when it's still in the 70's. But you're getting swampazz either way.+1 for the Congaree National Swamp. It's rather impressive.
Maybe not a 90+ day though.
Stay in Charleston. 1.5 hours away and not a dump.The wife and I are making our first ever visit to Columbia this year. Any suggestions for things to see / do; must-see's, etc? We enjoy taking in as much of the local football tradition as possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Two-Notch Road after midnight is where it’s at..
You'll have to pardon the negativity in most of these responses. This board is generally a negative place in the best of times, but after Saturday its off the charts.
Columbia is a great city and very much underrated. I'd venture to say its probably (a distant) 2nd after Nashville as far as entertainment/dining/lodging options amongst SEC towns. Don't waste your time driving to Charleston - that should be a separate trip of it's own. There is plenty of good stuff to keep you happily occupied in Columbia.
ruffledfeathers had some good suggestions. Hopefully you are staying right downtown. A few more entertainment/dining options worth considering:
Hoping you enjoy your trip to Columbia, and may your trip home be safe, yet somewhat less enjoyable due to the outcome of the game.
- The Soda City Market: fantastic year-round Saturday market along four or five blocks of Main Street in the heart of downtown. Dozens of vendors, great crowd - a fun time. Runs from 8-12.
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Taproom at Owens Field: Opened last year - an expansion of operations for the original Columbia microbrewery (original location still open on South Main Street, behind the Capital Building). The Owens Field location is in a refurbished 1920's era hanger at Columbia's Municipal airport. Great beer, good food, a fantastic environment. Also, close to the Stadium. The original location has a more expansive menu (and very good).
- Bourbon: A Main Street staple - great Cajun-inspired food and an excellent selection of bourbons, as you may have gathered from the name.
- Halls Chophouse: At the corner of Main and Gervais (across from the State Capital) - probably the best meal and dining atmosphere you will find in Columbia.
- Lula Drake: Great wine bar a few blocks north of the Capital on Main Street.
- The War Mouth: Outstanding neighborhood eatery a block off of North Main Street.
- Little Pigs BBQ: A few miles northeast of downtown - if you are looking for authentic Midlands South Carolina mustard bbq, this is your place. Nice buffet. No frills, just as a bbq joint should be.
- As mentioned by someone else, The Horseshoe is the original campus and is definitely worth a stroll. You have to get out of the car to really appreciate the beauty of USC's campus.
- Definitely check out the Cock-a-boose Railroad, and plan to be ass-in-seat in time for "2001". It's an amazing experience and unique in all of college football.