What to do and see in Columbia, South Carolina (SC): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

November 26, 2021 Merry Kessler

Columbia is South Carolina's capital and home to the University of South Carolina. Along Columbia's wide avenues are historic sites ranging from an antebellum mansion to the former home of a slave who bought her freedom, plus museums, galleries, music venues, theaters and shops. Columbia's three rivers, lake, canal, national park and several city parks offer opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Among the kid-pleasing destinations are a zoo and the largest children's museum in the south.
Restaurants in Columbia

1. Cocky Statue

Greene Street, Columbia, SC http://southcarolina.rivals.com/news/usc-reveals-cocky-statue
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Cocky Statue

2. Wade Hampton Statue

1015 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201-3726 http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=28797
Excellent
61%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Wade Hampton Statue

Reviewed By michaeleU1434HH

A gallant soldier for a Lost Cause. The tribute is worthy and I was glad to see it without the protestors and rioters. This was an honest homage to a man who did his duty. My family were all Yankees, but honor is honor.

3. Fort Jackson

Strom Thurmond Blvd., Columbia, SC 29207 +1 803-751-5464 http://jackson.armylive.dodlive.mil/
Excellent
77%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

Fort Jackson

Reviewed By momofablonde - Maryland, United States

Arrived the day before Family Day. Everyone on post was friendly & helpful. We located Hilton Field which was only minutes from our stay. There is plenty to look at & do on your own. Large playground by the Solomon Center that can entertain children forever. Plenty of food options. The lunch buffet at theNCO club is great! And casual dinner spot at McGruders Pub. Definitely worth the time and $ to stay on post. Never had to leave the area. Will return again if there is a purpose. Courage Worthy!

4. Tunnel Vision Mural

1550 Marion St, Columbia, SC 29201-2911 http://www.moillusions.com/tunnelvision-mural-illusion/
Excellent
42%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 149 reviews

Tunnel Vision Mural

Reviewed By 313sueellenh

Downtown Columbia, park and walk to see the unbelievable artwork of the tunnel mural, and across the lot to see the hydrant plug sculpture.

5. Allen University

1530 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29204-1085 +1 803-376-5700
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
25%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 4 reviews

Allen University

6. Worlds Largest Fire Hydrant

1400 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201-2917 +1 803-779-4242 http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12454
Excellent
27%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 192 reviews

Worlds Largest Fire Hydrant

Reviewed By GRGADA - Fernandina Beach, United States

Creative, gigantic, a must see in Columbia. Everyone visiting the city should take a selfie with the very large fire hydrant.

7. Hootie and the Blowfish Monument

Columbia, SC 29205
Excellent
31%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 35 reviews

Hootie and the Blowfish Monument

8. Never Bust Chain

1500 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201-2808 +1 803-318-6867 http://www.blueskyart.com/gallery.php
Excellent
11%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
44%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 18 reviews

Never Bust Chain

Reviewed By CenFLGuy - Saint Cloud, United States

This is a chain linking two buildings in downtown Columbia. I happen to encounter the Never Bust Chain while checking out the Soda City Market. If you’re walking in the area or you simply like building art, definitely check this out.

9. Nathaniel J. Frederick House

1416 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201-3114
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
50%
Overall Ratings

2.0 based on 2 reviews

Nathaniel J. Frederick House

10. The Redfern Manor

3122 Saint Louis St, Columbia, SC 29204-1343 +1 803-730-2758

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