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Columbia Local Guide and Deals


Columbia Guide

Columbia is a relaxing, comfortably paced town with an abundance of places to visit and see. The various personalities of Columbia guide people to the diverse experiences the city offers. From outdoor activities to culinary indulgences to historical explorations, there is no shortage of Columbia things to do.

Columbia is home to the Riverbanks Zoo, one of the best in the country. Take a relaxing stroll through the zoo’s botanical gardens or enroll kids in a lively ZOOventure program. Outdoor enthusiasts can get exercise by canoeing the historic Congaree River or soak up the sun tubing down the Saluda River. History is alive and celebrated in Columbia’s many museums, renovated buildings, and historic homes, such as the Governor’s Mansion and Kensington Mansion. Those who frequent popular attractions can get Columbia deals by signing up for memberships to receive discounts and other advantages.

The city of Columbia is also known for its arts scene. The arts district is home to boutiques, galleries, shops, salons, and one-of-a-kind restaurants and bars. Garibaldi’s Cafe is a fine-dining restaurant located in the Five Points area. The menu contains colorful European and Italian dishes, and the jazz music and art deco backdrop makes it an ideal location for business dinners and intimate meals alike. One can find live music playing seven nights a week at the New Brookland Tavern, the oldest music club and tavern continuously running in Columbia. Or one can enjoy an artistically plated swordfish or rib eye entrée and a well-paired wine at Solstice Kitchen. After dinner on the first Friday of the month, head over to the Columbia Museum of Art to view the latest exhibit.

With the abundance of things to do in Columbia, there is something for everyone. Even the most comprehensive guide to Columbia can’t contain the ever-changing pulse of the city’s offerings, from outdoor adventures to historical explorations to creative dining experiences.

The arts district is home to boutiques, galleries, shops, salons, and one-of-a-kind restaurants and bars.
 

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The Book Dispensary

  • Northwest Columbia

An ever-evolving selection of used paperback and hardback books fill the shelves of a bookstore with book-binding services


Bike to Nature

  • Lexington

Bike shop stocks parts, accessories, and apparel and performs extensive tune-ups that end with a test ride


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Under Pressure SC Columbia

  • Downtown Columbia

Licensed professionals blast dirt and grime off of one- or two-story homes during sessions that last one to two hours


Pleasurable Cleanings

  • Southeastern Columbia

Insured cleaning specialists bring their own supplies to appointments, then set to work cleaning floors and sanitizing surfaces


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Fudo Shin Jujitsu & Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness

  • Downtown Columbia

Certified instructors draw on years of fight experience to lead students of all levels through boxing or conditioning classes


PowerFit Bootcamp West Columbia

  • Multiple Locations

Trainers motivate exercisers to tackle routines of calisthenics, plyometrics, and resistance training


10 or 20 Combat-Sports Classes at Fudo Shin Jujitsu & Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness (Up to 85% Off)

Fudo Shin Jujitsu & Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness

Columbia

$150  $29

10 or 20 Classes from PowerFit Bootcamp (Up to 90% Off)

PowerFit Bootcamp West Columbia

Multiple Locations

$160  $20

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The Cake Professor

  • Robert Mills Historic

Hands-on classes cover baking, icing, and decorating techniques, making use of buttercream and fondant


Tsunami Columbia 1290 Bower Pkwy.

Hibachi entrees, specialty sushi rolls, and other Japanese delicacies are served in a sleek, modern dining room


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Allstar Platinum Detailing and Cleaning Service

  • Multiple Locations
  • 4.12 out of 5
    (8)

Hand wash, wax, tire dressing, vacuum & wipe-down of dash, windows & doorjambs in 30–60 minutes


Jiffy Lube - Charlotte

  • Multiple Locations

The Works package includes an oil change, inspection of key components, filling of vital fluids, exterior window cleaning & floor vacuuming


$35 for a Gold Detailing Package at Allstar Platinum Detailing and Cleaning Service ($75 Value)

Allstar Platinum Detailing and Cleaning Service

Multiple Locations

$75  $35