Curated Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Motor Supply Co. Bistro has been a Vista staple since 1989. Motor supply is a go-to spot for foodies and cocktail seekers alike. Motor offers an eclectic blend of contemporary American, French, Italian and Asian cuisine, with everything either provided from local farms or house-made, such as stocks and sauces, desserts and house-butchered and smoked meats. Reservations strongly recommended.
https://www.motorsupplycobistro.com/
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Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StMotor Supply Co. Bistro has been a Vista staple since 1989. Motor supply is a go-to spot for foodies and cocktail seekers alike. Motor offers an eclectic blend of contemporary American, French, Italian and Asian cuisine, with everything either provided from local farms or house-made, such as stocks and sauces, desserts and house-butchered and smoked meats. Reservations strongly recommended.
https://www.motorsupplycobistro.com/
Great spot for a cup of joe, providing both high-quality pour-over coffee and classic espresso-based drinks. Grab a drink and stroll through the Five Points district while shopping the many boutiques and other artsy spots.
http://dripcolumbia.com/
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Drip Coffee
729 Saluda AveGreat spot for a cup of joe, providing both high-quality pour-over coffee and classic espresso-based drinks. Grab a drink and stroll through the Five Points district while shopping the many boutiques and other artsy spots.
http://dripcolumbia.com/
Visit Cafe Strudel for breakfast or brunch. A local favorite and definitely worth the wait.
https://cafestrudel.com/
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Cafe Strudel
300 State StVisit Cafe Strudel for breakfast or brunch. A local favorite and definitely worth the wait.
https://cafestrudel.com/
Terra is a Chef driven neighborhood bistro which showcases the bounty from local farmers and producers.
Hand cut steaks and chops, carefully selected micro-seasonal produce, and fresh caught fish are perfectly complemented by a world-class wine list and exciting bar program. Reservations strongly recommended.
http://www.terrasc.com/
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Terra Restaurant
100 State StTerra is a Chef driven neighborhood bistro which showcases the bounty from local farmers and producers.
Hand cut steaks and chops, carefully selected micro-seasonal produce, and fresh caught fish are perfectly complemented by a world-class wine list and exciting bar program. Reservations strongly recommended.
http://www.terrasc.com/
North America's greatest dive bar. You'll find this subterranean bar across the street from The State House. Taco Tuesday is a local favorite!
https://thewhig.org/
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The Whig
1200 Main StNorth America's greatest dive bar. You'll find this subterranean bar across the street from The State House. Taco Tuesday is a local favorite!
https://thewhig.org/
The Grand is a boutique bowling alley, restaurant and bar, which also features a Grand Tap Room downstairs where you're in charge of pouring your own craft beer or wine! Delicious food and something for everyone.
http://www.thegrandonmain.com/tap-room
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Nicky's Pizzeria Five Points
2123 Greene StThe Grand is a boutique bowling alley, restaurant and bar, which also features a Grand Tap Room downstairs where you're in charge of pouring your own craft beer or wine! Delicious food and something for everyone.
http://www.thegrandonmain.com/tap-room
Your go-to spot if you're looking for 100% plant-based options.
https://www.facebook.com/peaceofsoulsc/
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A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
2338 Main StYour go-to spot if you're looking for 100% plant-based options.
https://www.facebook.com/peaceofsoulsc/
Delicious fresh baked BIG cookies, custom sugar cookies, bold bars, quiches, party cookie trays.
https://blueflour.com/
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Blue Flour Bakery
7703 St Andrews RdDelicious fresh baked BIG cookies, custom sugar cookies, bold bars, quiches, party cookie trays.
https://blueflour.com/
Bourbon is a whiskey bar and Cajun-Creole restaurant located just steps from the South Carolina State Capitol. Featuring Sunday brunch and delicious dinner throughout the week and a cocktail program that definitely tops the list in the city.
http://www.bourboncolumbia.com/
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Bourbon
1214 Main StBourbon is a whiskey bar and Cajun-Creole restaurant located just steps from the South Carolina State Capitol. Featuring Sunday brunch and delicious dinner throughout the week and a cocktail program that definitely tops the list in the city.
http://www.bourboncolumbia.com/
Have a seat outside on their patio lining the streets of Five Points or sit indoors in the cozy shop featuring cheese, wine, and anything else you may need to stock your pantry.
https://www.thegourmetshop.net/
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The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda AveHave a seat outside on their patio lining the streets of Five Points or sit indoors in the cozy shop featuring cheese, wine, and anything else you may need to stock your pantry.
https://www.thegourmetshop.net/
NYC Italian-style deli offerings meet Southern signatures, plus beer & wine, in an airy eat-in cafe.
https://www.dipratos.com/
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DiPrato's
342 Pickens StNYC Italian-style deli offerings meet Southern signatures, plus beer & wine, in an airy eat-in cafe.
https://www.dipratos.com/
Stop by Pearlz for a seafood fix, but be sure to visit the Upstairz Lounge, Thursday-Saturday, for live music.
https://www.pearlzoysterbar.com/
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Pearlz Oyster Bar
936 Gervais StStop by Pearlz for a seafood fix, but be sure to visit the Upstairz Lounge, Thursday-Saturday, for live music.
https://www.pearlzoysterbar.com/
Local coffee shop, rad owners, and tons of events happening all throughout the week (food trucks, comedy, live music, etc).
https://www.curiositycoffeebar.com/
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Curiosity Coffee Bar
2327 Main StLocal coffee shop, rad owners, and tons of events happening all throughout the week (food trucks, comedy, live music, etc).
https://www.curiositycoffeebar.com/
A neighborhood spot for a craft beer and good BBQ. Check it out for a quaint local feel.
http://thewarmouth.com/
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The War Mouth
1209 Franklin StA neighborhood spot for a craft beer and good BBQ. Check it out for a quaint local feel.
http://thewarmouth.com/
Local roasters, Nick and Stefanie Hauser, have set up a beautiful space serving up some of the best coffee in town.
https://indahcoffee.com/
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Indah Coffee
2238 Sumter StLocal roasters, Nick and Stefanie Hauser, have set up a beautiful space serving up some of the best coffee in town.
https://indahcoffee.com/
Neighborhoods
Forest Acres offers an array of retail shops and boutiques and is home to a variety of eateries and restaurants offer something delicious for every taste and every age.
Forest Acres
Forest Acres offers an array of retail shops and boutiques and is home to a variety of eateries and restaurants offer something delicious for every taste and every age.
Sightseeing
The South Carolina State Museum, the state’s largest and most comprehensive museum, is located along the banks of the beautiful Congaree River in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1988, the State Museum is the primary storyteller of the history of South Carolina. Through rich and diverse collections displayed through interactive and engaging exhibitions, the State Museum strives to honor the groundbreaking nature of its setting, providing both residents and visitors an in-depth picture of the state’s past, present and future. There is much to see and do every day at the State Museum through a variety of exhibitions and educational programs both offered at the museum and through distance learning programs, as well as through entertaining community events of all kind.
http://scmuseum.org/
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdThe South Carolina State Museum, the state’s largest and most comprehensive museum, is located along the banks of the beautiful Congaree River in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1988, the State Museum is the primary storyteller of the history of South Carolina. Through rich and diverse collections displayed through interactive and engaging exhibitions, the State Museum strives to honor the groundbreaking nature of its setting, providing both residents and visitors an in-depth picture of the state’s past, present and future. There is much to see and do every day at the State Museum through a variety of exhibitions and educational programs both offered at the museum and through distance learning programs, as well as through entertaining community events of all kind.
http://scmuseum.org/
Congaree National Park is a 26,276-acre American national park in central South Carolina.
If you're visiting between mid-May and mid-June, sure to check out the Congaree Fireflies Festival, a fireflies phenomenon!
https://www.nps.gov/cong/planyourvisit/index.htm
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Congaree National Park
100 National Park RdCongaree National Park is a 26,276-acre American national park in central South Carolina.
If you're visiting between mid-May and mid-June, sure to check out the Congaree Fireflies Festival, a fireflies phenomenon!
https://www.nps.gov/cong/planyourvisit/index.htm
EdVenture is the largest children's museum in the Southeast United States. It has 8 galleries covering 92,000 square feet, plus hands-on exhibits, 2 resource centers, and a 200-seat theater. A must-visit for families looking for family friendly entertainment!
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EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais StEdVenture is the largest children's museum in the Southeast United States. It has 8 galleries covering 92,000 square feet, plus hands-on exhibits, 2 resource centers, and a 200-seat theater. A must-visit for families looking for family friendly entertainment!
Wanting a different perspective on the city? Check out Palmetto Outdoors for kayak and/or tube rentals, tours, and more!
https://palmettooutdoor.com/kayak-rentals
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Palmetto Outdoors
131 Alexander RdWanting a different perspective on the city? Check out Palmetto Outdoors for kayak and/or tube rentals, tours, and more!
https://palmettooutdoor.com/kayak-rentals
Get your glow on with the Columbia Fireflies, a Minor League Baseball team in the Class A South Atlantic League. The season runs April through September, featuring fireworks and themed nights all throughout the season!
https://www.milb.com/columbia
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Segra Park
Get your glow on with the Columbia Fireflies, a Minor League Baseball team in the Class A South Atlantic League. The season runs April through September, featuring fireworks and themed nights all throughout the season!
https://www.milb.com/columbia
Williams–Brice Stadium is the home football stadium for the South Carolina Gamecocks, the college football team representing the University of South Carolina . Check out when the Gamecocks play: https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/schedule/2020
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Williams-Brice Stadium
1125 George Rogers BlvdWilliams–Brice Stadium is the home football stadium for the South Carolina Gamecocks, the college football team representing the University of South Carolina . Check out when the Gamecocks play: https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/football/schedule/2020
Take a look a the University at a Glance:
https://sc.edu/about/south_carolina_at_a_glance/index.php
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University of South Carolina
1244 Blossom StTake a look a the University at a Glance:
https://sc.edu/about/south_carolina_at_a_glance/index.php
One of America's best zoos, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2000 animals and one of the nation's most inspiring botanical gardens, featuring an amazing splash-pad and kids area!
https://www.riverbanks.org/
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyOne of America's best zoos, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2000 animals and one of the nation's most inspiring botanical gardens, featuring an amazing splash-pad and kids area!
https://www.riverbanks.org/
This beloved City of Columbia park provides a flat, easy-walking, paved trail that follows the old towpath of the Columbia Canal—which had a brief career in the 19th century, but became obsolete because of the railroads.
With 4 miles of paved trail, you'll share the path with cyclists, walkers, joggers, roller bladers, and a few other interesting modes of transportation! You're sure to see plenty of four legged friends on the trail, as well.
https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/riverfront-park
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StThis beloved City of Columbia park provides a flat, easy-walking, paved trail that follows the old towpath of the Columbia Canal—which had a brief career in the 19th century, but became obsolete because of the railroads.
With 4 miles of paved trail, you'll share the path with cyclists, walkers, joggers, roller bladers, and a few other interesting modes of transportation! You're sure to see plenty of four legged friends on the trail, as well.
https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/riverfront-park
Check out new exhibitions cycling through every few months. See what's going on during your stay: https://www.columbiamuseum.org/
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Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StCheck out new exhibitions cycling through every few months. See what's going on during your stay: https://www.columbiamuseum.org/
Lively Saturday gathering of trendy food trucks & tented stalls offering locally made wares. Open every Saturday morning 9AM - 1PM, year-round, rain or shine on Main Street.
https://sodacitysc.com/
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Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StLively Saturday gathering of trendy food trucks & tented stalls offering locally made wares. Open every Saturday morning 9AM - 1PM, year-round, rain or shine on Main Street.
https://sodacitysc.com/