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All about SC’s Capital City

Thirsty Fellow Columbia, SC Review

February 19, 2026February 17, 2026

Thirsty Fellow in Columbia, SC, or to be exact, Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub, is one of our favorite spots for pizza, pub food, and drinks in Columbia. It also …

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Categories Columbia Food and Drinks

Carolina Ale House Review

February 12, 2026

I popped into Carolina Ale House in Harbison, South Carolina, one of Columbia’s busiest shopping districts for lunch recently. I had a pretty decent lunch and a couple drinks, and …

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Categories Columbia Food and Drinks

What’s the Best Riverbanks Zoo Membership Level?: A Practical Guide

April 8, 2026February 10, 2026

Do you live in or near Columbia, South Carolina and like animals? Then you will definitely want to visit Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and you really ought to consider getting …

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Categories Columbia Things to Do

When Are Riverbanks Zoo’s Free Fridays?

January 11, 2026

Would you like to learn how to get free admission to Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC? For two months out of the year, Riverbanks Zoo’s Free Fridays lets you do …

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Saluda’s Restaurant in Columbia’s Five Points Review

January 4, 2026

If you’re looking for fine dining in South Carolina’s capital city, Saluda’s Restaurant, in Columbia’s Five Points district, has to be among your considerations. This local favorite manages a near …

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Categories Columbia Food and Drinks

Riverbanks Zoo Animals List and Guide to Seeing Them

November 10, 2025

Riverbanks Zoo is possibly Columbia, SC’s best attraction, especially for families and kids. Before visiting you might be asking yourself what animals can you see at Riverbanks Zoo? The nice …

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D’s Wings in Cayce, SC Review

October 29, 2025October 28, 2025

The Original D’s Restaurant and Bar, probably better known affectionally as D’s Wings or simply D’s is a long time favorite gathering spot, most well known for being one of …

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About SC Explorer

Photo of a couple in front of the South Carolina statehouse with fireworks overhead.

Hey ya'll! My name is Adam McConnaughhay, a Columbia, SC native. After a decade abroad in Cartagena in the country of Colombia (learn about it at my other site CartagenaExplorer.com), I returned to my hometown in 2022. I started this site to share all there is to explore in the great state of South Carolina.

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