The best movie theatre in Columbia!! Great atmosphere, great food, wonderfully kind staff.read more

I love "The Nick". It's a very intimate theatre with comfortable and clean seats. The ambience is…read morespecial. The popcorn and tickets are a good deal. The movies shown are cutting edge; both artsy and top new releases. My favorite activity in the Columbia area.

This place is AMAZING!!! There are so many fun machines to choose from and the hangout space in the…read moregame room is epic. The bartenders were so sweet and helpful, and they told us about a lot of super fun promos the lounge runs for frequent players. I took my sister here for her 21st birthday, and she said she's super stoked to bring her friends back here the next time she's looking for a night out.

Cool space with well-maintained pinball machines! We stopped in here on the eve of the Five Points…read moreSt. Patrick's day music festival. The place was packed with cool folks (mainly young) playing pinball. Most of their machines were a dollar per play. I tried the Iron Maden, the John Wick, the Game of Thrones and a couple others. All the games were in working order, from what I could tell. Even though it was a busy night, it wasn't difficult to get in on a machine. I also got the BBQ jackfruit bao buns. I was so stoked to find a tasty veg-friendly option! I ate my food so fast I didn't get a pic, but it was delish! The jackfruit was a bit saltier than average, which I liked. But just a heads up. Overall, the vibes here are great. There were TVs showing various things like Game of Thrones and Stranger Things. Definitely a welcome break from the sports bar scene! If you're a lil nerdy, like pinball, and like cool food- this is your spot!

Love this spot for many reasons, the classic and modern pinball machines, the rotating different…read moregames, the classic arcade style games like Galaga, the vegan menu options, the affordable food and drinks, the vibe it has in general. My wife and I enjoy date nights here as it's close to the jazz / live music spot that's right next door. They always have fun tunes playing if we step outside for some air. The bartenders are pleasant and the seating is first come but finding a spot is not that difficult most of the time.

The food was amazing. It was a fun place to hang out at the bar and I meant interesting people…read more Plus, the games are very interesting and they have the classics as well Pac-Man centipede and pinball.

We took advantage of the CoolPASS offered by Experience Columbia, SC getting us access to the South…read moreCarolina State Museum, EdVenture Children's Museum, and the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! Great dollar value if you're interested in all locations mentioned. The museum was easy to find and offered plenty of parking in a lot shared with the EdVenture Children's Museum. They had many exhibits that our 7 & 12 year old enjoyed but they thoroughly enjoyed the second floor galleries with the dinosaur exhibit and the habitat exhibits. Staff was very friendly and helpful when fielding our questions. They also enjoyed seeing the the history of SC through the years represented through artifacts and the changes from the colony, war, and industrialization of the city with mills and the railroad. They also have a planetarium and a 4D shows offered throughout the day. Highly recommend adding this to your itinerary if you are in the Columbia area! The selection of exhibits were fun to see and educational.

My family had such a wonderful time at the museum. We loved the mix of science and history. We…read morereally enjoyed the natural history and telescope exhibits. My son really enjoyed an old theater where you could see vintage cartoons. And one area you could see a picture of what the building looked like when it was a factory. They have a nice gift shop and a café. If you do not want to leave to eat lunch. We left and came back for lunch and there was still plenty of parking. We would definitely come back to the museum and see the war part that we didn't get a chance to see.

My sisters and I had fun exploring the museum! We didn't know the second floor was up for…read morerenovations until sometime mid January so we got to explore the first floor only. It was still fun and interesting to catch out. The staff were kind and informative as well!

A great art museum in Columbia SC. We went to see the French painters exhibition…read more The exhibition was well worth the trip.

I visit One Eared Cow Glass about twice a yr to see what they have available. One of my favorite…read morethings to to when I was living in Germany. Of course the glass blowing is alot cheaper and more abundant all over Europe. The store is clean, good parking, all the staff where friendly and wearing mask. They have alot of beautiful glass project to choose from on their website. Hopefully this yr I will be able to actually take a class! Great day out for groups, couples and families. Will update this review once I take a class.

Myself and two friends when to One Eared Cow for an Glass Ornament class…read more After safety instructions, Tommy and his staff stated that they would be "hands off" on the process of us making our ornament. Unless there was a moment of safety, he would let us do everything. Other than gathering the glass on the blow pipe, he was true to his word. His manner of teaching was one of the best that anyone could ever ask for. He was kind in how he spoke, he was direct in his instruction. Because of his directness, which was as polite as anyone could hope for, we all knew what he and Ryan (other instructor) wanted from us. Tommy's demeanor is the reason that I will be back to the store and future classes. Customer service is at its greatest when one can ask a question and get an answer that explains everything.

A great zoo experience!…read more We took advantage of the CoolPASS offered by Experience Columbia, SC getting us access to the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, EdVenture Children's Museum, and the South Carolina State Museum and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! This also covers your parking for the zoo. Easy to redeem by going to Will Call. A short 2.5hr drive from Savannah, GA was well worth it! Staff was helpful for any questions. General admissions gets you access to the Zoo, Botanical Garden, Waterfall Junction, and Saluda Skyride. They do have additional experiences at an additional costs but not necessary if you are okay with missing out of the petting zoo, animal feedings, the carousel, train, and the Sky High Safari. A couple of food options are available such as burgers, chicken fingers, pizza, sandwiches/wraps, and Kona Ice. Meals are easily $20 per person if you are purchasing drinks. No outside food and drinks are permitted into the zoo but you can bring refillable water bottles. Picnic tables are available outside of the park and same-day re-entry is possible if you show your original receipt. We easily spent 5 hours at the zoo without any of the "Explore More" options. A full day at the zoo is very possible! Plenty of shade and things to see and do! Drop-off or 15-minute parking is available if you have someone in your party who may struggle with walking from the parking lot. Bring your own stroller or they have them available for rent if you needed. We saw many families with wagons/carts.

Do you or your kids love animals? If so, this is the place for you! They have a little bit of…read moreeverything - an aquarium, a petting area where you can brush goats, train rides, carousel, giraffe feeding, bird feeding, obstacle course, playgrounds, a botanical garden, and plenty of animals to check out. Certain attractions are at an extra cost, and you have to load a card for these or have membership to participate. They have flamingos, birds, snakes, gorillas, sea otters, baboons, zebras, koalas, and more! You can take the skyride up to the botanical garden (strollers are allowed). There is so much to see and do for the whole family!

The music was EXCELLENT! The environment seemed a bit cluttered, however the staff was helpful…read moreand friendly. The fruit plate we had contained wilted grapes but the cheese and bread were very tasty. They don't serve meals, so we had no expectation of snacks. They do serve dessert and wine. The wine selection consists of inexpensive French varieties. We will most certainly return after a nice meal elsewhere.

Excellent service, food, and entertainment! Great date spot.read more

Yearly event in downtown Columbia at the Greek Orthodox Church. They have music, food, and…read morevendors. I try to go every year. It is free and a lot of fun for all ages. I have elementary school children that really hard a good time. The live music and the dancing were the biggest hits for them. I loved the food. I cannot wait until next year

This festival is held yearly and typically, every year I go…read more This year was a great one like all the rest. I made a purchase for gyro's and two chicken plates. I bought the plates for my kiddos! Sorry, no pics. This year, the crowds were nice. As you might know, the past two years, it wasn't as large. It was nice to attend and I am definitely looking forward to going next year