Events,Things and Places to Stay:

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Kinetic Derby Day: April 20th, 2024 ( City of West Columbia)                                                                          More Details: https://www.kineticderbyday.com/

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Art on State: May 10th:  https://westcolumbiasc.gov/

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Rhythm on the River: Presented by The Greater CWC Chamber:  https://www.cwcchamber.com/

 

 

• Explore the 3 Rivers in the CWC with Tubing Trips: Palmetto Outdoor- Tubing info.

• Visit Savage Craft Ale Works for drink and bite to eat! - Located at: 430 Center St., West Columbia, SC

• Pop In Always Original Bakery for your sweet cravings - Located at: 501 Meeting St., West Columbia, SC

• All you can eat Crab Legs at Vella' s Restaurant and Tavern - Located at: 829 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce, SC

• Visit and buy some amazing art at State of the Art Gallery - Located at: 2007 State St.,  Cayce, SC

• Local Neighborhood Coffee Shop- Piecewise Coffee - Located at: 2001 State St., Cayce, SC 

Stay in one of our amazing local hotels:

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Stay the weekend or a whole week … there's plenty to do! Spend your Spring and Summer holidays in an instagram-worthy town with art murals, parks, mild temps, parades, and more.

 Hotel discount rates for you:

Wingate by Wyndham - click here for Discount Rate

DoubleTree by Hilton - click here for Discount Rate & Free Breakfast

 

The Meeting Street Artisan Market, pictured above, is also open every Saturday from 11:30 am-3:30 pm at 415 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC

Our outdoor parks, river, patio cafes, Zoo, a National Park nearby, local craft beer & live music, a thriving and walkable Arts District, and antiques make this a perfect vacation destination for anyone.

Walk under the Spanish moss at the Riverbanks Zoo West Columbia entrance OR canoe down the Congaree National Park with  Palmetto Outdoor!

In West Columbia, SC, any night is cause for celebration! Head outdoors for a glass of wine or craft beer from WECO Bottle & Biergarten (626 Meeting St. West Columbia, SC) with local food trucks on site or try Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St.). Another place to try, New Brookland Tavern (122 State St.), offers a full bar with friendly service. For a gourmet meal that is just as tasty as it is gorgeous, make a reservation at Black Rooster (201 Meeting St.) for rooftop dining with views of the River!

Black Rooster rooftop dining also offers local eats. Warm up with this French onion soup or try their trendy Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich.

The Nashville Chicken sandwich (it's spicy!) pictured above is from Savage Craft Ale Works.

Start your Saturday morning at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, held every Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, in the Interactive Art Park, at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC. You can also take some cool pics for your Instagram page at the Art Park there! There are unique shops you can access from right here, along Meeting and State Streets like State Street Trading Co (134 State St.) and look for treasures next door at West Point Coins.

The West Columbia Interactive Art Park, pictured above, is located at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC. It offers Art Sculptures, FREE Public Wi-Fi, Parking, Electric Car Charging Stations, and local eats nearby.

While you’re at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, grab some breakfast or brunch at the nearby Café Strudel, The Hideout in Weco, D' Wings. If it’s already lunch time, you might want to head to Zesto West Columbia (504 12^th St.). Just look for the giant ice cream cone in the sky.  If someone is having a birthday, grab a few cupcakes to take to the park from nearby Buttercream Dreams (1230 C Ave.) or Always Original Bakery (501 Meeting St, West Columbia, SC)

Shopping & Parks

If you’re looking for vintage stuff like vinyl records or mid century modern décor, browse blocks of antiques at Old Mill Antique Mall (310 State St.), The Warehouse next door,  Three Rivers Antiques (615 Meeting St.), and 763 Antique Mall (763 Meeting St.). Next, walk off some calories and dip your toes (or, go fish with your SC fishing license purchased online!) in the grand Congaree River at the West Columbia Riverwalk (121 Alexander Rd.). A kid-friendly park is located just across the street from the Riverwalk, the all-inclusive Carraway Park. It’s a place where all kids can play together. The Carraway Park  features an all-inclusive playground, clean restrooms, covered picnic tables, and butterflies! West Columbia is located within driving distance and convenient access to the Interstate to Congaree National Park - stay here when visiting the Park!

Parking

The following free public parking spots in West Columbia, SC will place you near all of these places . . . all within short distance:

• Carraway Park - 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, SC - clean restrooms during daylight hours!
• Free Public Parking Garage - 310 Court Avenue, West Columbia, SC
• Capitol Square - 483 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC
• Interactive Art Park at the Meeting Street Market - 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC

If it’s Sunday, have no fear. There’s plenty of weekend time left to enjoy brunch and the day …

Sunday brunch places in West Columbia, SC:

• Savage Craft Ale Works Brunch – 430 Center St. - Sundays 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• Café Strudel West Columbia – 300 State St. - Sundays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• The Hideout in WECO – 118 State St. -Sundays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Lizards Thicket West Columbia location - 2234 Sunset Blvd. - Breakfast served daily 6:00 am-11:30 PM
• Original Brunches – 2245 Leaphart Rd. - Sundays 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Sunday brunch places in Cayce, SC:

• • Lizard’s Thicket - Breakfast served daily 6:00 am-11:30 PM - 501 Knox Abbott Dr.
  • Steel Hands Brewing offers a great brunch! Click for menu! Pet-friendly. Sundays 10 am - 2:00 pm

CAYCE, SC: Explore friendly Cayce, SC. Our public art, miles of parks along the river, cafes, history tours, Steel Hands Brewing, and art make this a perfect low-key, relaxing vacation destination for anyone. 

In nearby Cayce, any night is cause for celebration! Head outdoors for a glass of wine or craft beer from Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St., Cayce, SC). Enjoy live music on the weekends and their full kitchen on site. You can also bring your dog to the beer patio (on a leash, please). Or try drinks and a gourmet meal at Henry’s of Cayce (2018 State St.) in the Arts District. If you’re trying to catch the big game on TV or a good burger and quesadilla, go to Vella’s Restaurant and Tavern (829 Knox Abbott Dr.) or Carolina Wings & Rib House Cayce (2423 Fish Hatchery Rd.). Of course, the legendary steak and salad spot in Cayce is The Kingsman (935 Axtell Dr.).

Steel Hands Brewing, pictured above, is the largest local brewery in the region. Located at 2350 Foreman St., Cayce, SC. And, it's very dog-friendly.

Start your Saturday morning at the Cayce River Arts District to view the 7+ art murals and take some artsy photos for your Instagram page. Free public parking for the art murals is located at 1908 State Street, Cayce, SC. There is a unique art gallery you can access from here, the State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio (2007 State St.). Don’t worry, there’s coffee next door at Piecewise Coffee Co.

Grab some breakfast nearby at Lizard’s Thicket (501 Knox Abbott Dr.) for southern style biscuits, bacon, eggs, and grits. If it’s already lunch time, you’ve got to try Duke’s Pad Thai (904 Knox Abbott Dr.) flounder tacos and noodle dishes that were recently ranked as “Columbia Essentials.” Lots of restaurants line Knox Abbott Drive, so you will be sure to find a variety of local eats and popular venues as well (including a Starbucks).

Vella's Restaurant's quesadillas pictured above. Vella's is located at 829 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce, SC and offers a full bar as well.

Parks & History  in Cayce, SC

Next, walk off some calories at the Cayce Riverwalk (201 Naples Ave. - clean restrooms during daylight hours here!) which leads all the way to the Timmerman Trail. Walk or bike as little or as much as you like along these 15+ miles of connected trails.

History buffs will enjoy the 12,000 Year History Park (1120 Fort Congaree Tr,), an ancient floodplain with educational signs along the path. There’s a nice hotel next door to the 12,000 Year Park, the Courtyard by Marriott Cayce (click here for hotel site)where birders and photographers stay right near the action. You’ll also want to visit the Cayce Historical Museum (1800 12th St.) for all the fascinating stories about the area. Take a photo here on the old railcar and at Granby Park with the vintage Cinderella’s carriage that was once housed at a popular hotel chain … all cool, vintage Americana history. There’s a covered picnic area and playground at the museum to enjoy a delicious deli sandwich and sweet tea from Sub Station II (503 Knox Abbott Dr.) or East Bay Deli at 917 State St., Cayce.

You'll find this vintage carriage at Granby Park located at 1800 12th St, Cayce, South Carolina 29033. Makes for a great photo opp!

Live Music

While you’re in town, check Chayz Lounge to see who’s playing this weekend! Bill's Music Shop & Pickin' Parlor is a legendary spot for wholesome, family-friendly music. Every Saturday night, they feature a DJ or a live band playing a variety of dance music from shag, rock'n'roll, 50's, 60's, classic country, and more.  Their dance floor is open for you to dance the night away!  Dancing runs from 6-10 pm.

Keep in mind, you are less than 10 miles away from Columbia's Art Museum, Edventure Children’s Museum, the Riverbanks Zoo, the Columbia Fireflies baseball park, Segra Park, and the University of South Carolina's Founders park baseball, where you  might “catch” a game, no pun intended.

Escape your town and vacation in West Columbia and Cayce, South Carolina . . .

ENJOY THE CWC!