Things to see in Columbia SC near Edventure?

[KarenNC]

We are headed down to EdVenture on Friday, wondered if anyone had suggestions on what else we might want to catch while we're down there. I found a listing for Ed's Editions bookstore and I think we will hit that as we travel by used bookstore ;). Any other good used bookstores in the area in case we have time?

 

Good places to eat lunch? We like lots of different kinds of foods, including ethnic (especially Asian or Middle Eastern), but hoping to keep it fairly inexpensive (more money for books :D).

 

I don't know that we will have time/money to do the zoo this time (plus we prefer to do that sort of thing in the fall or spring). My daughter is almost 9.

[lovemyboys]

We are headed down to EdVenture on Friday, wondered if anyone had suggestions on what else we might want to catch while we're down there. I found a listing for Ed's Editions bookstore and I think we will hit that as we travel by used bookstore ;). Any other good used bookstores in the area in case we have time?

 

Good places to eat lunch? We like lots of different kinds of foods, including ethnic (especially Asian or Middle Eastern), but hoping to keep it fairly inexpensive (more money for books :D).

 

I don't know that we will have time/money to do the zoo this time (plus we prefer to do that sort of thing in the fall or spring). My daughter is almost 9.

 

Have fun!

 

Right in the same parking lot is a museum/state building, can't remember, but it has good exhibits, art, hands-on things sometimes. Sorry it's not more specific, it's been awhile, but hopefully it will give you an idea.

[Dana]

I probably should check out Ed's Editions, but we really don't have much in the way of good used bookstores (or regular bookstores other than the chains) that I'm aware of. (There was a wonderful used bookstore in Santa Barbara... but I don't know if it's still around - and that's of no help to you.)

 

State museum is in the same lot as EdVenture: http://www.museum.state.sc.us/

I like it a lot.

 

SC Confederate Relic Room and Museum is also in the same building as the State Museum: http://crr.sc.gov/about/

I haven't been to it.

 

If you're here this Friday, there's a piano competition at USC School of Music (Southeastern Piano Festival) and Friday is the free competition: http://www.music.sc.edu/

 

Columbia Museum of Art is downtown, but you'll probably have too much to do to go by. They do have free Saturdays though (I believe): http://www.columbiamuseum.org/

 

While you're driving around, you may want to swing by Tunnelvision: http://www.blueskyart.com/articles-id-4100.htm

I got a kick out of it as a kid and still enjoy driving by.

 

Hope you enjoy your trip!