1
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Zoo
Zoo with African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, a farm & botanical gardens.
4.70 (19.7K reviews)
2
Columbiana Centre
Shopping mall
100 stores in a 1-level indoor mall open since 1990, plus a spacious food court & a carousel.
4.40 (7K reviews)
3
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Buffet restaurant
Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
$$ $$
4.10 (6.2K reviews)
4
Dave & Buster's Columbia
Restaurant
Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
$$ $$
4.10 (5.6K reviews)
5
Turkey Hill Experience
Tourist attraction
17,000-sq.-ft. center exploring ice cream & iced tea making via interactive activities.
4.40 (5.4K reviews)
6
Columbia Mall
Shopping mall
Stylish mall stocking global & local brands, with 3 department stores, a food court & a carousel.
4.20 (5.2K reviews)
7
California Dreaming
American restaurant
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
$$ $$
4.20 (5.1K reviews)
8
Texas Roadhouse
Steak house
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
$$ $$
4.20 (5K reviews)
11
South Carolina State Fair
Fairground
👍 Our family had the best time! There is always so much to do, that you can easily fill up an entire day. Our only complaint is there was only one booth for redeeming online purchased wristbands for the rides. Most (including us) waited more than half an hour and the line spiraled in on itself. Otherw...
4.30 (4.2K reviews)
12
Colonial Life Arena
Arena
Indoor arena hosting University of South Carolina basketball games & shows by iconic music acts.
4.60 (4K reviews)
13
Frankie's Fun Park
Amusement park
Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements.
4.40 (3.8K reviews)
16
Twin Peaks
Sports bar
Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
$$ $$
4.30 (3.6K reviews)
19
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Italian restaurant
Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
$$ $$
4.50 (3.4K reviews)
20
BRAZA DO SUL
Steak house
Upscale Brazilian steakhouse offering meats carved tableside, an extensive salad bar & cocktails.
$$$ $
4.50 (3.4K reviews)