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My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS
Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

1. Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

8.5
442 Columbiana Dr, Columbia, SC
Japanese Restaurant · Northwest Columbia · 29 tips and reviews

Mandi C.Mandi Cox: My favorite restaurant -- and hands down the best Japanese hibachi. If you want lots of leftovers, get extra rice. Yum! It's hard to tell which direction the water is moving in the cool lobby fountain Read more.

Target is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

2. Target

8.3
6090A Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC
Big Box Store · Southeastern Columbia · 7 tips and reviews
Mellow Mushroom is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

3. Mellow Mushroom

8.8
1009 Gervais St, Columbia, SC
Pizzeria · The Congaree Vista · 45 tips and reviews

Mandi C.Mandi Cox: The house calzone is the best! It takes a while, but worth the wait. Read more.

West Columbia Riverwalk is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

4. West Columbia Riverwalk

8.9
120 Alexander Circle (Meeting Street), West Columbia, SC
Hiking Trail · 12 tips and reviews

Shadijah B.Shadijah Brasley: Good for couples

Terra is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

5. Terra

8.7
100 State St, West Columbia, SC
New American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Chip O.Chip Oglesby: Everything on their menu is great. If you're on a budget, go on the Pizza and Pinot night!

Congaree National Park is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

6. Congaree National Park

8.2
100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC
National Park · 11 tips and reviews

Wanna See It AllWanna See It All: They offer free canoe guide trips by the park ranger just call ahead of time to make reservations

Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

7. Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve

7.5
844 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC
Scenic Lookout · No tips or reviews
Village at Sandhill is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

8. Village at Sandhill

8.5
Clemson Road (Two Notch Road), Columbia, SC
Shopping Mall · 22 tips and reviews
Columbiana Centre is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

9. Columbiana Centre

7.4
100 Columbiana Cir, Columbia, SC
Shopping Mall · Northwest Columbia · 25 tips and reviews

10. Dippin' Dots

100 Columbiana Cir, Columbia, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Columbia · 1 tip

Mandi C.Mandi Cox: Totally ruined my day when I found out this was no longer at the mall! I am addicted to Dippin' Dots and would drive all the way across town to the mall just to get them. Ha.

Baskin-Robbins is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

11. Baskin-Robbins

4711 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · Southeastern Columbia · 4 tips and reviews

Mandi C.Mandi Cox: Free WiFi. Score!

Baskin-Robbins is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

12. Baskin-Robbins

8.3
9920 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · 6 tips and reviews
Five Guys is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

13. Five Guys

8.2
931 Senate St, Columbia, SC
Burger Joint · The Congaree Vista · 6 tips and reviews
Eric's San Jose is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

14. Eric's San Jose

6118 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC
Mexican Restaurant · Southeastern Columbia · 30 tips and reviews
Riverfront Park & Historic Columbia Canal is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

15. Riverfront Park & Historic Columbia Canal

9.3
312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC
Park · The Congaree Vista · 20 tips and reviews

spencer s.spencer syfrig: Great place to run or walk dogs.

Groucho's Original Deli is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

16. Groucho's Original Deli

8.8
611 Harden St, Columbia, SC
Sandwich Spot · Five Points · 19 tips and reviews
Sheraton Rooftop Lounge is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

17. Sheraton Rooftop Lounge

7.1
1400 Main St, Columbia, SC
Roof Deck · Downtown Columbia · 7 tips and reviews

18. Starbucks

831 Gervais St, Columbia, SC
Coffee Shop · The Congaree Vista · 50 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Ruvalcaba: Take advantage of the great Gervais St. scenery while enjoying free Wi-Fi and a cappucino.

Lizard's Thicket is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

19. Lizard's Thicket

8.4
7938 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Southeastern Columbia · 12 tips and reviews

Mandi C.Mandi Cox: Love the vegetable soup, beef stew over rice and fried okra!

The Gourmet Shop is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

20. The Gourmet Shop

8.8
724 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC
Gourmet Store · Five Points · 35 tips and reviews

Ricky L.Ricky Loera: The healthy choice is great!!!

Beezer's Gourmet Sandwich Shop is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

21. Beezer's Gourmet Sandwich Shop

7.4
919 Sumter St (at Pendleton St.), Columbia, SC
Sandwich Spot · University of South Carolina · 19 tips and reviews

Emily A.Emily Adams: Love the tbird!

Williams-Brice Stadium is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

22. Williams-Brice Stadium

8.7
1125 George Rogers Blvd. (at Bluff Rd.), Columbia, SC
College Football Field · Southeastern Columbia · 55 tips and reviews

Maxim T.Maxim Talbert: The student section was just rated 5th best in the nation! Williams-Brice is an amazing place to be on Saturdays and the occasional Thursday nights

UofSC Horseshoe is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

23. UofSC Horseshoe

8.6
Sumter St (College St), Columbia, SC
College Quad · University of South Carolina · 16 tips and reviews
Riverbanks Zoo And Gardens is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

24. Riverbanks Zoo And Gardens

9.2
500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC
Zoo · Northwest Columbia · 74 tips and reviews

25. TCBY

449 Blossom St, Columbia, SC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · The Congaree Vista · No tips or reviews
TCBY is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

26. TCBY

6.4
916 Gervais St, Columbia, SC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · The Congaree Vista · 3 tips and reviews
Carolina Pottery is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

27. Carolina Pottery

6.0
2816 Augusta Road (HWY 1 at I-26), West Columbia, SC
Furniture and Home Store · No tips or reviews
Dreher Shoals Dam on Lake Murray is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

28. Dreher Shoals Dam on Lake Murray

8.9
Lake Murray Blvd. (on Lake Murray), Columbia, SC
Scenic Lookout · 20 tips and reviews
D's Wings is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

29. D's Wings

2005 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC
Wings Joint · Southeastern Columbia · 10 tips and reviews

Mandi C.Mandi Cox: I worked here for years in and after college. The chicken Monterrey salad with sesame dressing is my favorite! Read more.

Pawleys Front Porch is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

30. Pawleys Front Porch

8.0
827 Harden St, Columbia, SC
Burger Joint · Five Points · 88 tips and reviews
Doc's Barbeque is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

31. Doc's Barbeque

7.4
1601 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC
BBQ Joint · Southeastern Columbia · 22 tips and reviews
Palmetto Pig is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

32. Palmetto Pig

7.9
530 Devine St, Columbia, SC
BBQ Joint · The Congaree Vista · 20 tips and reviews
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

33. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

931 Senate St (Park St), Columbia, SC
Beer Garden · The Congaree Vista · 70 tips and reviews

Elizabeth G.Elizabeth Good: Try the Rocket tots. It will be the best decision you make all day.

Garibaldi's is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

34. Garibaldi's

2013 Greene St, Columbia, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Five Points · 8 tips and reviews
South Carolina State House is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

35. South Carolina State House

8.2
1200 Gervais St (at Main St.), Columbia, SC
Capitol Building · Downtown Columbia · 17 tips and reviews

Sarah Katherine G.Sarah Katherine Gottshalk: Look for the six bronze stars on the State House. Each of them shows where Sherman's cannons hit during the Civil War.

Cafe Strudel is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

36. Cafe Strudel

8.5
300 State St, West Columbia, SC
Café · 74 tips and reviews

Quintin S.Quintin Sykes: The hash browns are life-changing

Mast General Store is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

37. Mast General Store

8.7
1601 Main St (at Taylor St), Columbia, SC
Miscellaneous Store · Downtown Columbia · 7 tips and reviews
Dreher Island State Park is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

38. Dreher Island State Park

8.7
3677 State Park Rd, Prosperity, SC
State or Provincial Park · 4 tips and reviews
Regal Columbiana Grande is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

39. Regal Columbiana Grande

8.9
1250 Bower Pkwy, Columbia, SC
Movie Theater · Northwest Columbia · 33 tips and reviews

Jen B.Jen Bailey Bergen: The armrests move up out of the way, if you like big butts and cannot lie and/or want to snuggle with your co-moviegoer(s).

Regal Sandhill is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

40. Regal Sandhill

8.1
450 Town Center Pl, Columbia, SC
Movie Theater · 33 tips and reviews

Kiana J.Kiana Jeffcoat: Get tickets through the fandango app or go inside and use the kiosk. No lines!

Wine Down On Main is one of My #FamouslyHot Spots in Columbia SC | #VisitUS.

41. Wine Down On Main

Main Street, Columbia, SC
Wine Bar · Downtown Columbia · 3 tips and reviews