10 places for students to visit in West Columbia
by Jackson W.
West Columbia is a town in eastern Lexington County,SC.It was founded in 1894 and was originally named Brookland but in 1936 it was renamed to “West Columbia”.West Columbia has a population of around 18,000 and has a lot of things to do.
10.Old Mill Antique Mall
Old Mill sells a wide variety of collectables, antiques and furniture. There are over 75 shops in the store.
310 State St A, West Columbia, SC 29169
9.Gervais Street Bridge
Probably one of the more historic venues on this list, Gervais street bridge has connected West Columbia to Columbia since 1926 and has great views of the city.
8.Maurice’s Piggie Park | 1600 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia, SC 29169
Maurice's Piggie Park is a local favorite because of its signature BBQ sauce and burgers.
7.The Bin Store Columbia | 2814 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
The Bin Store has a wide range of products that are all in one place. They have over 50,000 new products every week s o they’ll always be something new every time you go.
6.Palmetto Outdoor | 131 Alexander Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
At Palmetto Outdoor you can book a canoe tour down the cedar creek and see some of the tallest trees in eastern U.S and enjoy views of Congaree park.
5.Guignard Park | 964 Axtell Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
A great and peaceful place to visit if you're looking for a good walk or to simply relax. There is a lot of shade and it is cleaned up regularly.
4.West Columbia Riverwalk Park | 109 Alexander Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
The riverwalk spans 12 miles where you can get great views of the Columbia skyline and the bridges that go over the river. “I like to go there to exercise," says Cooper L., [and] I love the views.”
3.Riverbanks Botanical Gardens | 1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia, SC 29169
Riverbanks Botanical Gardens is one of the premier attractions in West Columbia with tremendous views of the river and the wildlife within the garden itself.
2.Riverbanks Zoo | 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210
Probably one of the most famous tourist spots in the state is Riverbanks Zoo. It is home to thousands of animals. Millions of people from all over the nation visit the zoo.
1.Zestos of West Columbia | 504 12th St, West Columbia, SC 29169
Zestos of West Columbia has been the go-to restaurant for people all across the state for almost 75 years with their famous burgers, ice cream, and probably their most famous menu item, roasted chicken. "Ice cream and chicken are my favorites,” says AHS student, Cooper L.