Columbia (South Carolina)

[[file:Columbia banner South Carolina State House - South Carolina State House with a statue of Strom Thurmond|Halal Explorer to Columbia}} Fall skyline of Columbia SC from Arsenal Hill - Columbia skyline

Columbia is the national capital and second largest city in South Carolina. It is in the approximate geographic center of the state, and was one of the first planned cities of the United States. It is also home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army's Fort Jackson.

Located in close proximity to two seemingly forever-growing metros, Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina, Columbia's recent rapid growth indicates South Carolina's national capital is beginning to blossom as other Southern cities have in the past decade. As of 2006, estimates for the population of the city proper is 122,819, with an urban core population of about 420,000, and a metro area population of about 750,000.

How to travel to Columbia (South Carolina)

By car

Columbia is easily reached by Interstate 20, Interstate 26 and Interstate 77, or by U.S. Highway 1.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Columbia (South Carolina)

• Columbia Metropolitan Airport IATA Flight Code: CAE 33.938889, -81.119444 located 7.5 miles southwest of downtown - Columbia Metropolitan Airport - A657258 There are non-stop Flights to Columbia Metropolitan Airport from the following cities (some cities may be seasonal or only offer service certain days of the week): Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Detroit, Houston, Newark (New Jersey) | Newark, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.|Washington.

To get from the airport to downtown using public transport, Comet Bus Route #28 ] operates weekday-only service from the Midland Tech Airport campus, a few blocks from the airport. The bus leaves 3 times per day: at 7:39AM, 1:04PM, and 4:59PM. The journey downtown costs $1.50 and takes 30 minutes.

Travel by train to Columbia (South Carolina)

An Amtrak station is located at 850 Pulaski Street in the Vista. Columbia sits on the main north-south line on the East Coast. Trains depart daily for Miami and New York; however, most of the trains pass though Columbia at night and are frequently delayed.

Travel on a Bus in Columbia (South Carolina)

Megabus. Service from Atlanta, Athens (Georgia) | Athens, Fayetteville (North Carolina) | Fayetteville, Durham (North Carolina) | Durham, Richmond, and Washington, D.C. Buses stop at the Sumter Street Transit Station, located at the junction of Sumter Street and Laurel Street.

Get Around

Most people use a vehicle to get around Columbia, but more pedestrian-friendly areas of the city include downtown, The Vista and the University Hill/USC area, and Five Points. There is bus service around town provided by provided by CMRTA]. It is generally geared towards local residents rather than tourists. In 2017 however and the city began a free bus route called the Soda Cap Connector, which provides bus transit between downtown hotspots. Taxi service is also available 24/7 if one calls in advance, and can be hailed on the street in Five Points and The Vista at night. Columbia also has an active Uber and Lyft population.

What to see in Columbia (South Carolina)

Scstatehouse - South Carolina Statehouse

Siebels House and Garden One of the best gardens in the city is free to walk through and surrounds the oldest house in Columbia.

• Fort Jackson 34.042160, -80.930929 located off of I-77; non-military-affiliated civilians must enter through gate 4 on Boyden Arbor Road, Exit 13 Decker Blvd going north or Exit 15 Percival Road going south - Fort Jackson (South Carolina) =4-118th HHC Day at the Range 160227-Z-XH297-003 Fort Jackson is one of the major draws of visitors to Columbia. Essentially and there are three types of visitors to Fort Jackson: 1. the miserable private going through Basic Combat Training; 2. friends and family of graduating basic trainees; 3. A.I.T. (Advanced Individual Training) students. For those visiting for B.C.T graduation, graduation will be held at Hilton Field or, in the case of inclement weather and the Solomon Center. A word of advice is that you should not surprise the soldier you're visiting, because he/she will need to report whether he/she is going home with a family member or by government expense. Failure to alert your soldier will cause him/her to be required to leave on government transportation. Furthermore, leave contact info with your soldier, so his/her drill sergeants can alert you to any changes in plans.

• Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens 1615 Blanding Street 34.010278, -81.029444 ☎ +1 803 252-1770 Opening Hours: Tues-Sat. 10-3; Sunday 1-4 for house: $5; $4 (age 65+; college students and military) $3 ages 6-17 Hampton–Preston House - HamptonPreston One of the few houses left from antebellum Columbia, it was built in 1818 and has many authentic furnishings.

• South Carolina Statehouse - 1100 Gervais Street 34.000433, -81.033147 ☎ +1 803 734-2430 - South Carolina State House SC State House at evening With a copper dome and bronze stars marking places where Sherman's cannonballs struck and the Statehouse is well worth the trip for fans of history and architecture alike. Though the Confederate flag no longer flies on the top of the dome, it stands atop a memorial directly in front of the building at the intersection of Gervais and Main. The grounds include several monuments and a small Italianate rose garden.

• Riverbanks Zoo 500 Wildlife Parkway 34.0097, -81.0724 Located about a mile outside of downtown, and easily accessible by Interstate 126 - Riverbanks Zoo - Giraffe being fed at Riverbanks Zoo Riverbanks Zoo has grown tremendously in the past decade. Recent additions include a gorilla habitat and koala bears donated from their native Queensland. Considered to be in the top ten US zoos, it has the added benefit of being small enough for those with difficulty walking to manage. Children will enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, and demonstrations.

SCstatemuseum - South Carolina State Museum

• South Carolina State Museum Public@ 301 Gervais Street 33.998611, -81.048056 Located near the junction of Huger and Gervais (US 1) streets in a renovated textile mill ☎ +1 803 898-4921 Opening Hours: Open Tu. - Sa. 10AM - 5PM and Su. 1PM - 5PM. Open Mondays Memorial Day through Labor Day South Carolina State Museum SCStateMuseum 66640 - Closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day This museum is often visited by South Carolina school groups, and tourists on rainy days. Children may enjoy the hands-on exhibits, but parents will note that this place is long on reproductions and short on explanations. Come prepared for lessons on history, geography, industry, and economics. The gift shop has many South Carolina themed items.

• Confederate Relic Room and State Military Museum 33.9987, -81.0477 ☎ +1 803 737-8095 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, 1st Sunday of the month 1PM Monday - 5PM South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum A
• Edventure Children's Museum 211 Gervais Street 33.997230, -81.048086 located right near the State Museum ☎ +1 803-779-3100 Lots of fun for those with small children.

• Columbia Museum of Art 34.005833, -81.036111 ☎ +1 803 799-2810 - Columbia Museum of Art - ColumbiaMuseumofArt The Columbia Museum of Art is South Carolina's premier international art museum with 25 galleries of extraordinary collections of European, American and Asian fine and decorative art that span centuries. The Museum's collection includes masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance through the 18th century from the Samuel H. Kress Collection, a strong collection of European and American furniture and decorative arts, as well as modern and contemporary art, art glass, and 20th-century design. Of particular interest are Sandro Botticelli's Nativity, Canaletto’s View of the Molo, Claude Monet's The Seine at Giverny, and art glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany. In recent years the Museum’s collection of Asian art and Antiquities has grown through generous gifts to the collection, including an impressive collection of Korean and Chinese ceramics and Roman portrait heads. The museum also offers changing exhibitions from renowned museums and educational programs that include group and public tours, lectures, films, and concert series. The Museum Shop is open during museum hours.

• Thomas Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home 34.008056, -81.027222 Thomas Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home - Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, 1705 Hampton St., Columbia (Richland County, South Carolina)

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Columbia (South Carolina)

1901 Pendleton - 1901 Pendleton St

• South Carolina Gamecocks - Rice Athletics Center, 1304 Heyward St. (central ticket office) ☎ +1 803 777-4274 +1 800 472-3267 Opening Hours: M–F, 8:30 am–5 pm South Carolina Gamecocks One of Columbia's great institutions is University of South Carolina sports. The Gamecocks compete in 9 men's and 12 women's sports, almost all in the Southeastern Conference. As with most large schools and their hot-button sports are traditionally football and men's basketball, although their most nationally competitive in recent years have been women's basketball (in which they routinely lead the entire NCAA in attendance, and often outdraw the men) and baseball. Most athletic facilities are on campus, with the best-known venues being Williams-Brice Stadium (football), Colonial Life Arena (both basketball teams), and Founders Park (baseball).

• Nickelodeon | 1607 Main Street ☎ +1 803 254-3433 - For independent film in Columbia, thit is your place. Also has several film festivals throughout the year and is a comfortable movie theater.

• Kayaking. Columbia has some of the best kayaking available in an urban area in the US. Put in the Saluda River at north end of the Riverbanks Zoo parking lot, get out in the Congaree just past the Gervais Street bridge, on either side.
• St Patrick Day Festival An Irish celebration that is in Five Points. Features an elaborate parade. There's a wide variety of family entertainment like petting zoos and rides for kids. There's three stages of music by local and national musicians, and great food from local restaurants and caterers.

• Melton Memorial Observatory 1429 Greene St. 33.9975, -81.0264 Greene Street at Bull Street on the University of South Carolina campus, across from Russell House ☎ +1 803 777-4180 Opening Hours: Monday, 9:30-11:30PM Free Melton Memorial Observatory MeltonMemorialObservatory - A4709561 The Melton Observatory is open to the public every Monday night when the sky is clear. Drop by to see planets, stars, nebulae, or whatever else is visible in the night sky.

• Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Center | 1202 Main St. #200 ☎ +1 803 256-0150 - Ganden Buddhist Center is a great place to learn about meditation and Buddhism. The Center is right across from the state capitol building and offers classes nearly every day of the week.

• Three Rivers Greenway - Riverfront Park | Along both sides of the Congaree River - This series of trails is popular with joggers, dog walkers, bikers, skaters, etc. One can walk along almost the entire riverfront on the East and West sides of the river. Access via Laurel Street or Gervais Street. Beautiful views of the 3 rivers (Saluda and Broad combine to form the Congaree).

Study in Columbia (South Carolina)

• University of South Carolina - USC | 33.9975, -81.025278 University of South Carolina - University of South Carolina, Davis College 24426 The campus is just south of the Statehouse. The oldest part of campus, known as "The Horseshoe", survived the burning of Columbia and has lovely buildings dating from 1805.

Shopping in Columbia (South Carolina)

1216 Washington - Equitable Arcade at 1216 Washington St

• Five Points 532 Congaree Avenue District of Columbia that features a wide selection of primairly locally-owned shops and boutiques, including a unique bookstore and music store. A must-visit for shoppers in Columbia.

• Dutch Plaza Mall 421 Bush River Road - Older, smaller mall that is good for bargain hunters at stores such as Burlington Coat Factory.

• Richland Mall - formerly Midtown at Forest Acres | 3400 Forest Dr 34.0168, -80.9903 Richland Mall (South Carolina) Upscale shopping center including stores such as Belk, Barnes & Noble, and a Regal Cinemas.

• Columbiana Centre 100 Columbiana Circle, 29212 34.0789, -81.1575 Off Harbison Blvd - Columbiana Centre Columbia's largest shopping mall, anchor stores include Sears, Belk, Dillard's and J.C. Penney

• Columbia Place Mall - 7201 Two Notch Road, 29223 34.0659, -80.9616 Off Parklane Road ☎ +1 803 788-4678 - Columbia Place Mid-market mall on Columbia's north-central side, including Sears, Burlington Coat Factory and the only Macy's department store in the region

Halal Restaurants

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Some of the most popular restaurants include and the Blue Marlin, which features seafood prepared in the South Carolina Lowcountry tradition; Dianne's on Devine, an upscale fine dining restaurant offering Italian dishes; the Hampton Street Vineyard, best known for its extensive selection in fine fruit cocktails; and SakiTumi Grill & Sushi, which specializes in Pacific Rim cuisine. In all, Columbia offers over 450 dining options. Terra in the Gulf countries Bank/State St. area in West Columbia is a new upscale eatery that has caught the attention of local residents.

• Rockaway's | 2719 Rosewood Drive Opening Hours: 11:30-12AM under $10 Columbia Institution, best Burgers in town and pimiento Cheese fries... It's an unassuming brick building with metal shutters on Rosewood across from the Rite Aid. The service sucks and the wait staff is lacking but that is part of the experience.

Passable regional chain restaurants have locations in and near town, including Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Moe's Southwest Grill, Atlanta Bread Co, Firehouse Subs and Sonic Drive-In (many 24h).

Other affordable eats include:

• Blue Cactus - 2002 Greene St. #H Five Points, next to Pavlov's Cafe and Salty Nut restaurant ☎ +1 803 929-0782 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 3PM, 5PM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 12PM Monday - 9PM under $10

A sassy, quirky slow-food cafe serving up Korean and Tex-Mex food, with an impressive hot Sauce collection. Family run with lots of character.

• Beezer's | 919 Sumter St. #B USC campus, across from the Horseshoe ☎ +1 803 771-7771 under $10 Undergrad guilty pleasure, features affordable salads and variety of simple but nice subs. Open late, until 3AM, also delivers.

• Groucho's Deli | 611 Harden St. Five Points, across from Sharky's Cafe and Red Hot Tomatoes around $10 Original store of the mainly S.C.-based chain, serves liberally decorated deli sandwiches with tart dipping sauces.

• Delhi Palace | 1029 Briargate Cir On Broad River Road just off I-20 ☎ +1 803 750-0866 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 10PM; F-Sa 11:30AM Monday - 10:30PM Those in the know visit for the affordable but tasty Indian buffet.

• Nonnah's | 930 Gervais Street ☎ +1 803 779-9599 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 2PM, 5-11PM; F-Sa 6PM Monday - 12:30AM Quirky drinking establishment is famous for its desserts.

• Pasta Fresca | 3405 Forest Dr Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 9PM; F-Sa 11AM Monday - 10PM; Sunday 5-9PM Large portions of superior Italian fare at reasonable prices make this one popular with people who dine out for food rather than linen tablecloths.

• Yesterday's | 2030 Devine Street ☎ +1 803 799-0196 Opening Hours: Su.-Th. 11:30AM Monday - 12AM; F.-Sat. 11:30AM Monday - 1:30AM Good moderately priced restaurant. Mostly American and Southern food. One of the more fun places to go in Five Points, with a large organic juice selection and plentiful food for a reasonable price.

Columbia has a diverse, extensive array of restaurants to choose from, most notably those in the historic Congaree Vista neighborhood, Five Points, and along Devine Street.

• Blue Marlin | 1200 Lincoln Street In the Vista ☎ +1 803 799-3838 Opening Hours: Su. 11:30AM Monday - 9PM; Monday - Th. 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5PM Monday - 10PM; Fr. 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5PM Monday - 11PM; Sat. 4PM Monday - 11PM One of the better seafood restaurants in Columbia, Blue Marlin specializes in Lowcountry style seafood such as shrimp and grits as well as she-crab soup.

• California Dreaming | 401 Main Street ☎ +1 803 254-6767 Opening Hours: Su.-Th. 11AM Monday - 10PM; Friday - Sa. 11AM Monday - 11PM Good service; excellent salads and Steaks, in addition to good desserts and a nice café.

• Ristorante Divino | 803 Gervais Street in the Vista ☎ +1 803 799-4550 Opening Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 5PM Monday - 10PM; Fri.-Sat. 5PM Monday - 11PM Fabulous Northern Italian cuisine. Wine cellar on premises. Jackets recommended. Reservations are suggested.

• Hampton Street Vineyard - 1201 Hampton Street ☎ +1 803 252-0850 Opening Hours: M.-Fri. 11:30AM Monday - 2PM, 6:00-10PM; Sa. 6:00-10PM Outstanding food selection. Also has an excellent service and good service in general. Reservations are recommended for the restaurant is fairly small inside and is pretty popular.

• Mr. Friendly’s | 2001-A Greene Street ☎ +1 803 254-7828 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5:30-10PM; Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5:30-10:30PM; Saturday 5:30-10:30PM People dress up to visit the celebrated (and busy) Mr. Friendly’s, known for its meaty Southern cuisine.

• Solstice Kitchen & Wine Cafe | 814-4 Sparkleberry Lane in the Sandhills/Northeast ☎ +1 803 788-6966 Opening Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 5PM Monday - 10PM; Fri.-Sat. 5PM Monday - 11PM Describes itself as "New American," with an internationalist approach to Southern delicacies, Solstice is a trendy and professional restaurant in the Northeast. Owned by the same owner as the venerable Mr. Friendly's.

• Terra | 100 State St., West Columbia in the Gulf countries Bank ☎ +1 803 791-3443 Opening Hours: Tues-Sat. 5PM Monday - 11PM Winner 2008 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Makes a strong effort to support local farmers and uses as many locally grown ingredients as feasible.

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• Five Points. Located around the intersection of Harden Street, Greene Street and Saluda Avenue, this neighborhood has numerous bars and eateries catering to the University of South Carolina students. It gets especially boisterous on Thursday nights. There are a few cafes in this area that you'll find a more mature crowd and not so much the college scene. Places such as Speakeasy, BarNone, and Group Therapy generally cater to the recently graduated drinkers.
• The Vista. For the more mature crowd, dozens of restaurants centered on the junction of Lincoln and Gervais. Carolina Ale House Rooftop Bar and Wild Wing Cafe make for a great place to go and watch sporting events as well as some great live music. Blue Tapas Cafe and Cocktail Lounge is a good place for a special occasion outing with great service and really good drink specials during the week.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

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• Comfort Inn & Suites - Comfort Inn & Suites Ft. Jackson Main Gate | 7337 Garner's Ferry Road 33.969625, -80.949637 Exit 9 off of I-77 ☎ +1 803 695-5555 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 11AM Comfortable hotel with a exercise room, pool, and free wi-fi connection.

• Embassy Suites Columbia - Greystone - 200 Stoneridge Drive 34.014564, -81.077450 ☎ +1 803-252-8700 Just off of Interstate 126.

• Hilton Columbia Center - 924 Senate Street 33.998313, -81.036578 ☎ +1 803 744-7800 - This hotel is located in The Vista and is within walking distance of restaurants and the State Museum and the Convention Center, and the central business neighborhood. It is a 4 diamond-rated AAA hotel and the on-site restaurant is Ruth's Chris.

• Holiday Inn Express Harbison - 211 Lanneau Court 34.075286, -81.159480 Junction I-26 and Harbison Blvd (Exit 103) ☎ +1 803-732-2229 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 12PM Amenities include free breakfast, free internet, a business center and a fitness center. Microwave and refrigerator in each guest room. Free pass to Gold's Gym, across the street from Columbiana mall, directly next door to Bailey's Sports Grill and Carmike movie theater

• Inn at USC - 1619 Pendleton Street 34.001096, -81.025097 +1-866-455-4753
• Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel | 1400 Main Street 34.004245, -81.034550 ☎ +1 803 988-1400 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: Noon Located in an architecturally pleasing building, but that's about the only good view of the hotel - the area surrounding the hotel crucially offers views of parking garages. Located in the central downtown area of Columbia.

• Staybridge Suites Columbia - 1911 Huger Street 34.007711, -81.049775 +1-866-406-4650 Extended-stay suites. Free breakfast, 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool. Free internet, free evening reception Monday - Thursday, business center. Spacious guest rooms offer a fully equipped kitchen (microwave, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, cooking utensils), flat screen TV and free internet.

• Wingate by Wyndham | 217 Lanneau Court 34.075165, -81.160336 Junction I-26 and Harbison Blvd. (Exit 103) ☎ +1 803 407-6166 +1-800-826-5570 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM Free breakfast, free internet, microwave and refrigerator in each room, outdoor pool, indoor whirlpool, business center, fitness center, free pass to Gold's gym, directly next door to Bailey's Sports Grill and movie theater. Discount coupons to local restaurants and attractions at front desk

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Columbia (South Carolina)

• Congaree National Park 100 National Park Road 33.783333, -80.783333 ☎ +1 803 776-4396 +1 803 783-4241 Opening Hours: The Harry Hampton Visitor Center is open from 8:30AM until 5PM. During daylight savings time (DST) and the Harry Hampton Visitor Center will be open until 7PM on Fridays and Saturdays Entrance and tours are free Congaree National Park - A548, Congaree National Park, South Carolina, USA, 2012 - A75688 - Closed Christmas Day Located about twenty miles south of the city, Congaree National Park and the nation's newest, doesn't even have admission gates yet, leaving you the pleasure of federally-protected landscape without the price. One of the last old-growth forests in the southeast and the swamp actually isn't a swamp at all, but a floodplain of the nearby Congaree River. Wild pigs, deer, turkey, alligators, and other wildlife abound; the largest cypresses in the world are located here. The cypress knees and tupelo trees create something that looks like a set of Lord of the Rings. The boardwalk is several miles long and handicapped accessible; the park contains great hiking trails and even the opportunity for canoeing (rent in Columbia). The visitor's center has useful information and a helpful staff, but if you're planning on returning to your vehicle after five, be sure to leave it in the overnight parking lot near the entrance of the park.

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