Congaree Vines Guidebook
Parks & Nature
Excellent walking trails! Check out alltrails.com
Lovely Unique Cypress Knee Trees and three mile boardwalk along with other trails, kayaking and interpretive center! Dogs are welcome!
110 locals recommend
Congaree National Park
100 National Park RdLovely Unique Cypress Knee Trees and three mile boardwalk along with other trails, kayaking and interpretive center! Dogs are welcome!
Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve
883 Peachtree Rock RdA lovely nature walk just 15 minutes from Gaston!
Saluda Riverwalk
650 Candi LnLovely 7 1/2 mile walk or biking trail!
Gervais Street Bridge
Gervais Street BridgeLovely walk along the Congaree and Saluda River in downtown Columbia!
A pleasant walk and playground for kids across from a tasty Mexican Restaurant near downtown Columbia!
7 locals recommend
Cayce Riverwalk
Cayce RiverwalkA pleasant walk and playground for kids across from a tasty Mexican Restaurant near downtown Columbia!
Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage
312 Laurel StThis trail goes from the mountains to the sea!
Lake Murray Dam Recreation Park
2101 N Lake DrNice place to picnic, walk, and enjoy the lake!
Oldest Oak East of the Mississippi 400-500 years old! Charleston, SC
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdOldest Oak East of the Mississippi 400-500 years old! Charleston, SC
Where Indians took the Civil War wounded men to be healed! Lunch at Mennonite General store nearby!
7 locals recommend
God's Acre Healing Springs
Springs CourtWhere Indians took the Civil War wounded men to be healed! Lunch at Mennonite General store nearby!
This 2000 acre Mission Lake Wilderness Prayer Garden is open Saturday Only from 10-4 @ 680 Pine Plains Rd, Gaston, SC
Mission Lake
State Pond RoadThis 2000 acre Mission Lake Wilderness Prayer Garden is open Saturday Only from 10-4 @ 680 Pine Plains Rd, Gaston, SC
Sightseeing
The Capitol on Main Street, Columbia have beautiful grounds and many restaurants in front of it on Main Street!
104 locals recommend
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StThe Capitol on Main Street, Columbia have beautiful grounds and many restaurants in front of it on Main Street!
U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum
4442 Jackson BlvdWhere our brave men and women train!
We are only 1 1/2 hours from Historic Charleston! Lovely history and beaches!
329 locals recommend
Charleston
We are only 1 1/2 hours from Historic Charleston! Lovely history and beaches!
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
300 State Park RdOn the way to Charleston!
Oldest Church Ruins in America, continuously active! -1745 - Near Beaufort!
61 locals recommend
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
Old Sheldon Church RoadOldest Church Ruins in America, continuously active! -1745 - Near Beaufort!
Falls Park, Greenville with hiking trails and waterfalls! Just 1 1/2 hour from Gaston in the Blue Ridge Mts.
210 locals recommend
Greenville
Falls Park, Greenville with hiking trails and waterfalls! Just 1 1/2 hour from Gaston in the Blue Ridge Mts.
Entertainment & Activities
Hidden Valley Golf Club
147 State Rd S-32-1144Local Gaston Golf Course
Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and Water Park for kids in Columbia!
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyZoo, Botanical Gardens, and Water Park for kids in Columbia!
EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais StFun place for the kids in downtown Columbia!
Petro Travel Center
2154 South Beltline BoulevardBOWLING!! 🎳 Hwy 77 to Bluff Exit, same as Congaree National Park exit!
Arts & Culture
It's located on Main Street near the Capital and The Vista. Free!
139 locals recommend
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StIt's located on Main Street near the Capital and The Vista. Free!
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais St
Governor's Mansion
800 Richland StGovernor’s Gardens and fountain are lovely to walk around! Free!
Shopping
Theater 🎭 and beautiful outdoor European style mall!
16 locals recommend
Regal Cinemas Columbiana Grande 14
1250 Bower PkwyTheater 🎭 and beautiful outdoor European style mall!
A little of everything including international cuisine and a lovely large Merry-go-round!
68 locals recommend
Columbiana Centre
100 Columbiana CirA little of everything including international cuisine and a lovely large Merry-go-round!
This Saturday Market on Main Street, Columbia, is two blocks from the Capitol!
133 locals recommend
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StThis Saturday Market on Main Street, Columbia, is two blocks from the Capitol!
Food scene
California Dreaming is excellent food in the original Train Depot!
14 locals recommend
California Dreaming Restaurant
401 Main StreetCalifornia Dreaming is excellent food in the original Train Depot!
“Market on Main” -Fantastic food with live music outside Thursday-Sunday evening!
6 locals recommend
Main Street
Main Street“Market on Main” -Fantastic food with live music outside Thursday-Sunday evening!
Finest blend of African, West Indian & Caribbean food in the Vista, Columbia!
39 locals recommend
Blue Marlin
1200 Lincoln StFinest blend of African, West Indian & Caribbean food in the Vista, Columbia!
Also downtown Columbia by the river with skyline view and deck with excellent food!
19 locals recommend
Black Rooster
201 Meeting StAlso downtown Columbia by the river with skyline view and deck with excellent food!
This is romantic and has a skyline view of Columbia with excellent food!
10 locals recommend
Al's Upstairs Italian Restaurant
300 Meeting StThis is romantic and has a skyline view of Columbia with excellent food!
Lake Murray Marina
1602 Marina RdThe marina has a nice restaurant overlooking the lake!
Doc's Barbeque
1601 Shop RdExcellent Southern BBQ for Lunch Only, before or after Congaree National Park hike!
Cafe Strudel
300 State St
Country Cafe
4930 U.S. 321This Gaston Cafe is open 6am- 2:00pm for Breakfast & Lunch!
Domino's Pizza
Excellent pizza just 2 miles away in Gaston, SC!
Sports Bar and excellent Wings just 10 minutes away in Cayce!
6 locals recommend
Carolina Wings & Rib House
1767 S Lake DrSports Bar and excellent Wings just 10 minutes away in Cayce!
Paparoni's Pizzeria & Grill
1120 Mack StPaparoni’s in nearby Swansea (10 mins) has a broad Italian menu!
In Swansea (10 mins), The Rock “Mocajeta” for two w/sizzling beef, shrimp, pork, & chicken in a black stone pot!
Pedro's Mexican Restaurant
745 S Church StIn Swansea (10 mins), The Rock “Mocajeta” for two w/sizzling beef, shrimp, pork, & chicken in a black stone pot!
CountrySide BBQ
706 Saint Matthews RoadSmall - Southern Buffet in Swansea! (No alcohol)
KFC
5230 U.S. 321Kentucky Fried Chicken, Gaston, SC!
New Panda 2
1132 Mack StChinese on Mack Street in Gaston!
Chile Caliente
5345 US-321This Taqueria is now Guanajuato’s here in Gaston!
Essentials
Food Lion
5204 US-321Local Gaston groceries with good selection!
Dollar General
A little of everything just 2 miles away!