Elisabeth's Guidebook
Weekend Fun
Columbia blocks off Main St right across from the State House so vendors from SC, NC, and GA can sell you their wares! Soda City is only open Saturday 9am-1pm. You can find everything from: ready to eat items to locally sourced/farmed vegetables, clothing, boiled peanuts, handmade jewelry, and much more! *hint- parking is hard to find. Look for the parking garage signs. They are indicated with a big blue P within a white circle. Soda City is free!
Mercado de Soda City
1300-1600 Main StThey make an effort to keep relevant and have one of the few observatories you can view both the sun and the moon! Plus, they’re only a $1 on Sunday! They also have 3D movies that take place daily. Check them out online!
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdThey make an effort to keep relevant and have one of the few observatories you can view both the sun and the moon! Plus, they’re only a $1 on Sunday! They also have 3D movies that take place daily. Check them out online!
Exercise
Local favorite as a spot to run/walk/jog. The location is fairly close to I-26
Riverfront Park
1115 Gist StLike Congaree, this is about a 30 minute drive. I would definitely recommend it though. Check it out if you have the time. Tip: If you are an advanced/pro looking for a challenge while you are in the area, this isn’t it. Moderate to beginners should find this a pleasant hike.
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Harbison State Forest
5600 Broad River RdLike Congaree, this is about a 30 minute drive. I would definitely recommend it though. Check it out if you have the time. Tip: If you are an advanced/pro looking for a challenge while you are in the area, this isn’t it. Moderate to beginners should find this a pleasant hike.
This park has Rangers who will explain what you are seeing as you go through the park. Just be aware it takes about 30 minutes to get there; before you go don’t forget to check the hours and time on their website.
Also, at certain times of the year they do “owl prowls” where the Rangers will take you out at night, and it’s not all about the owls!
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Parque Nacional Congaree
100 National Park RdThis park has Rangers who will explain what you are seeing as you go through the park. Just be aware it takes about 30 minutes to get there; before you go don’t forget to check the hours and time on their website.
Also, at certain times of the year they do “owl prowls” where the Rangers will take you out at night, and it’s not all about the owls!
Family Entertainment
This is a great all morning or afternoon experience - just make sure to look at the map and plan what you want to do! Even with a plan you won’t get it all done! Have fun!
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Zoológico y Jardín Riverbanks
500 Wildlife PkwyThis is a great all morning or afternoon experience - just make sure to look at the map and plan what you want to do! Even with a plan you won’t get it all done! Have fun!
One of our “hidden gems” this park has it all! It has a skateboard rink, swings, a walking track, a bicycle track , and more! Check it out!
Owens Field Skate Park
1351 Jim Hamilton BlvdOne of our “hidden gems” this park has it all! It has a skateboard rink, swings, a walking track, a bicycle track , and more! Check it out!
This is an educational (but entertaining) museum for kids! It is the largest children’s museum in the southeast and the second largest in the world!
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Museo Infantil EdVenture
211 Gervais StThis is an educational (but entertaining) museum for kids! It is the largest children’s museum in the southeast and the second largest in the world!
Tubing, Kayaking, Canoeing…this company handles it all. Tube with them down the Saluda River. Check them out!
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Palmetto Outdoors
131 Alexander RdTubing, Kayaking, Canoeing…this company handles it all. Tube with them down the Saluda River. Check them out!
Swimming
A great place to swim and fish. It’s a nice 30 min drive but worth it once you get there
Parque Estatal de la Isla Dreher
3677 State Park RdIt costs $5 per car, you can bring your own food or pay for the on-site food and beverages. Tip: during the summer the beach fills up quickly so get there early!
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Parque Público del Lago Murray
1832-1834 N Lake DrIt costs $5 per car, you can bring your own food or pay for the on-site food and beverages. Tip: during the summer the beach fills up quickly so get there early!
The park is located on the base (Fort Jackson). All you need to get on is to show an ID and tell them where you’re going. Open Tuesday- Friday to the public, hours being late morning and closing around 5pm. The slides are “family friendly”, in addition, they have a lazy river, pool, spray pad, and some smaller slides. The park is literally 3 minutes from the condo
Palmetto Falls Water Park
6511 Marion AveThe park is located on the base (Fort Jackson). All you need to get on is to show an ID and tell them where you’re going. Open Tuesday- Friday to the public, hours being late morning and closing around 5pm. The slides are “family friendly”, in addition, they have a lazy river, pool, spray pad, and some smaller slides. The park is literally 3 minutes from the condo