The best things to do in Columbia

20 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Dave & Buster's

Entertainment

Round up the crew for Dave & Buster's, where you can crush High-Tech Darts and Social Shuffle, dive into The Arena with up to seven…

100 Columbiana Cir Ste 5 · ✓ checked Jul 30

Round up the crew for Dave & Buster's, where you can crush High-Tech Darts and Social Shuffle, dive into The Arena with up to seven friends, then stick around to watch the big games on giant screens while you fuel up. Perfect for cheering the Fireflies without leaving town.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Two championship layouts, serious practice space, and a roomy clubhouse with a pro shop, snack bar, and lounge make Fort Jackson Golf Club…

3652 Inchon Rd · ✓ checked Jul 30

Two championship layouts, serious practice space, and a roomy clubhouse with a pro shop, snack bar, and lounge make Fort Jackson Golf Club an easy yes for your next tee time. It’s open to the public, and the Wildcat 17th tee even serves up a skyline peek at Columbia.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Charwood Golf Club

Entertainment

Public golf course featuring a pro shop and a grill, as well as a driving range.

222 Clubhouse Dr #2589 (West Columbia)

Public golf course featuring a pro shop and a grill, as well as a driving range.

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Family-friendly cinema offering free refills at the concession stand and comfortable seating, as well as clean facilities.

201 Columbia Mall Blvd Ste 211

Family-friendly cinema offering free refills at the concession stand and comfortable seating, as well as clean facilities.

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Waterfall Junction

Entertainment

Water park featuring a splash pad, playground, tree house, and dinosaur fossil-themed play area, plus a snack bar.

1300 Botanical Pkwy (West Columbia)

Water park featuring a splash pad, playground, tree house, and dinosaur fossil-themed play area, plus a snack bar.

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Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements.

140 Parkridge Dr

Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements.

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Golf club featuring a driving range, and an 18-hole course with fast greens.

201 Powell Rd

Golf club featuring a driving range, and an 18-hole course with fast greens.

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Zoo with African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, a farm & botanical gardens.

500 Wildlife Pkwy

Zoo with African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, a farm & botanical gardens.

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Linrick Golf Course

Entertainment

Established in 1972, this 18-hole public golf course features a challenging layout.

356 Camp Ground Rd

Established in 1972, this 18-hole public golf course features a challenging layout.

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Trampoline-filled indoor park for kids and adults, featuring dodgeball and wipeout zones.

2245 Charleston Hwy (Cayce)

Trampoline-filled indoor park for kids and adults, featuring dodgeball and wipeout zones.

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Roller skating rink with an arcade and mini golf, plus music, and adult nights.

2724 Emanuel Church Rd (West Columbia)

Roller skating rink with an arcade and mini golf, plus music, and adult nights.

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Escape room outfit with multiple themed rooms, some offering private experiences.

717 Lady St Ste D Ste D Suite D

Escape room outfit with multiple themed rooms, some offering private experiences.

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Wall-to-wall trampoline park also offering rock climbing and ninja warrior courses.

230 Business Park Blvd

Wall-to-wall trampoline park also offering rock climbing and ninja warrior courses.

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Sprawling pool with slides & islands set on a military base (background check required for entry).

6511 Marion Ave

Sprawling pool with slides & islands set on a military base (background check required for entry).

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Par Tee Golf Center

Entertainment

Golf facility featuring a driving range plus a par 3 course, mini golf and more, as well as a pro shop.

3209 Charleston Hwy (West Columbia)

Golf facility featuring a driving range plus a par 3 course, mini golf and more, as well as a pro shop.

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Popular interactive experience simulating the excitement of being on a game show.

823 Gervais St Ste 120

Popular interactive experience simulating the excitement of being on a game show.

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Nickelodeon Theater

Entertainment

Patrons sip beer & wine while watching independent & foreign films at this small nonprofit cinema.

1607 Main St

Patrons sip beer & wine while watching independent & foreign films at this small nonprofit cinema.

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Golf course where people praise the greens and wings, as well as the space available for events.

100 Norse Way

Golf course where people praise the greens and wings, as well as the space available for events.

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Wedding venue, golf club and country club hosting events such as birthday parties and reunions.

300 Spring Valley Rd

Wedding venue, golf club and country club hosting events such as birthday parties and reunions.

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Oak Hills Golf Club

Entertainment

Golf club featuring a course that's in good shape and a restaurant.

7629 Fairfield Rd

Golf club featuring a course that's in good shape and a restaurant.

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