The Other Columbia

Columbia, S.C., locals recommend hot spots to Columbia, Mo., visitors.

That name sounds familiar…

The Tigers take on the South Carolina Gamecocks for Mizzou’s first road trip as a member of the Southeastern Conference at 2:30 p.m. central time Sept. 22, 2012. Like our own favorite college town of the same name, Columbia, S.C., is an energetic and eclectic city brimming with art, culture and great food.

If you’re planning on joining the team down south, you’ll be looking for some tasty and touristy destinations. Here are a few recommendations and links courtesy of the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism in South Carolina.

(Staying home? Catch the Tigers nationally on CBS for the first time since the 2006 Sun Bowl.)

Get Fed

Here is a sampling of some local dining favorites in the Columbia, S.C., region for breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks and dinner.

Café Strudel

116 State

Doc’s Barbeque

Palmetto Pig Barbecue

Pawley’s Front Porch

Hunter Gatherer Brewery

Cola’s

Motor Supply Co. Bistro

Gourmet Shop

Rosso Tratoria Italia

Za’s Brick Oven Pizza

Liberty Tap Room & Grill

Get Cultured

The local art and culture scene in Columbia is rich and vibrant.

Columbia Museum of Art

The Nickelodeon

Get Wild

The weather in South Carolina is beautiful in the fall.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Congaree National Park

Congaree River

Get Schooled

Opportunities abound to learn about this capital city’s history.

SC State House

Historic Columbia Foundation

SC State Museum

Pick up a visitors guide to the Columbia, S.C., region, or follow the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism on Twitter, @columbiasc, for all the latest updates on events and happenings.