Historic Shopping Areas
Congaree Vista
This historic area of downtown Columbia (Gervais Street west of downtown) has undergone a recent revitalization. Vista attractions include art galleries, antique shops, and fine restaurants.
Five Points
Five Points borders the University of South Carolina campus and features a variety of specialty shops, galleries, bars, and ethnic restaurants. Many, but not all, businesses are geared to a college-age crowd. The area also offers non-specialty conveniences such as a hardware store, post office, and clothing resale shops.
Devine Street
Just down the road from Five Points, this slightly more upscale shopping area includes clothing, home furnishings, gifts, art galleries, antiques, and restaurants.
Malls
In addition to multiple neighborhood "strip mall" centers, Columbia has four large, conveniently located, indoor shopping malls. Most of these malls also feature food courts, movie theatres, and various attractions for children of all ages.
Columbia Mall is located on Two Notch Road at Parklane, just south of I-20 and west of I-77. It is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6:00 p.m. Anchor stores are Dillard's, JC Penney, Rich's, and Sears.
Columbiana Centre is located off I-26 on Harbison Blvd.
It is open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Anchor stores are Belk, Dillard's, Parisian, and Sears.
Dutch Square Mall is located off I-20 and I-26 on Bush River Road at Broad River Road. It is open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Anchor store is Belk.
Richland Fashion Mall is located on Forest Drive at Beltline Blvd. It is open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Anchor stores are Belk, Dillard's, and Parisian.
Natural Foods
Whether you follow a strict macrobiotic regimen or just need some Vitamin C for that cold, Columbia's natural food stores will keep you well supplied.
Rosewood Market & Deli, 2803 Rosewood Drive
765-1083
Corma's, Inc. Health Food Store, Trenholm Plaza
782-8896
Garner's Natural Foods, Dutch Square Mall
798-0606
Nature's Way Nutrition Center, 1300 Augusta Rd., West Columbia
796-3908
NatureWell, Columbiana Centre
732-3699
Farmer's Market
If you are looking for great deals on fresh produce as well as an enjoyable outdoor atmosphere, this is the place to go. The State Farmer's Market is the largest produce market of its kind in the Southeast.
The State Farmer's Market is located on Bluff Road across from the University of South Carolina Football Stadium. It's open for business Monday - Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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