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Columbia SC / Fort Jackson - Travel tips needed.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 6/11/26 at 7:14 pm
Hopefully going to see someone graduate US Army boot camp in July. Planning on spending an extra few days and was wondering where the best area to rent an Airbnb would be. Will be flying in and have a rental.
Is there a safe downtown area or is the Lake too far from the base etc.
We are already planning on going to Congaree NP. Are there any other sites to visit or things to do that should be missed while in that area.
Any restaurant or food suggestions would also be appreciated
Is there a safe downtown area or is the Lake too far from the base etc.
We are already planning on going to Congaree NP. Are there any other sites to visit or things to do that should be missed while in that area.
Any restaurant or food suggestions would also be appreciated
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Posted on 6/11/26 at 7:38 pm to Crow Pie
When I spend a few days in that area I spend them in Charleston. That is what we do when LSU plays South Carolina. We stay in Charleston and commute.
Nothing against Columbia but Charleston is a much better vacation destination with things to do and plenty of good restaurants.
Nothing against Columbia but Charleston is a much better vacation destination with things to do and plenty of good restaurants.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 4:55 pm to geauxpurple
quote:Yes Charleston is a nice spot but we want to be close to the base because we do not know the visitation schedule other than Family Day and Graduation are on Wed/Thu.
Nothing against Columbia but Charleston is a much better vacation destination with things to do and plenty of good restaurants.
I just dont want to rent an AirBnb in a bad area.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 7:43 pm to Crow Pie
The Vista in Columbia is what you seek. Lots of good restaurants and several hotels.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 7:50 pm to weagle1999
quote:Thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for.
The Vista in Columbia is what you seek. Lots of good restaurants and several hotels.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 8:30 pm to Crow Pie
If you pass by Alpha 1-34 tell them to suck my balls.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 10:12 pm to Crow Pie
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Congaree NP
In July? Be prepared to sweat off 10 pounds or more.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:26 am to PJinAtl
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In July?
My thoughts exactly. It’s a swamp, which is beautiful, but there’s no breeze in there.
Definitely try the state museum to cool off during the day, and Riverbanks Zoo is really nice.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:41 am to Crow Pie
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AirBnb in a bad area.
Stay at a Marriott.
Assuming it's not your kid, tell the parents to rent an inexpensive hotel room for the graduate, so they don't have to stay on base and can "have a few friends over" after graduation.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 3:12 pm to Crow Pie
Downtown Columbia has a fair amount of vagrants. I’ve never felt unsafe but I’ve had to tell multiple people to bug off.
The hotel situation in Columbia sucks. Happy to be proven wrong but I’ve yet to find a good place. I’ve stayed at the Graduate once. It is fine. I’ve stayed at the Marriott multiple times. Probably the worst actual Marriott I’ve ever stayed at. Have ended up staying at the Sheraton as of late. It’s okay.
I like Bourbon a lot. I’ve had good meals at Saluda and Tupelo Honey. Halls is a solid steakhouse. Avoid Market on Main.
The hotel situation in Columbia sucks. Happy to be proven wrong but I’ve yet to find a good place. I’ve stayed at the Graduate once. It is fine. I’ve stayed at the Marriott multiple times. Probably the worst actual Marriott I’ve ever stayed at. Have ended up staying at the Sheraton as of late. It’s okay.
I like Bourbon a lot. I’ve had good meals at Saluda and Tupelo Honey. Halls is a solid steakhouse. Avoid Market on Main.
Posted on 6/16/26 at 2:49 pm to dirtsandwich
I live in Columbia and near Ft Jackson in the Forest Acres area. It's a great place to live, but hotel situation near the fort isn't great. I would recommend staying in the Vista - there's a Hyatt on Gervais that's nice and a Hilton (along with several others). I can make some food recommendations if you'd like.
It's oppreisvely hot in July, but if you are looking for an activity - floating the congaree is great (water is cold as it comes from the bottom of Lake Murray).
I have lived in Charleston and Columbia, Columbia is a better place to live (considering COL) but Charleston is definitely a better visit.
It's oppreisvely hot in July, but if you are looking for an activity - floating the congaree is great (water is cold as it comes from the bottom of Lake Murray).
I have lived in Charleston and Columbia, Columbia is a better place to live (considering COL) but Charleston is definitely a better visit.
This post was edited on 6/16/26 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 6/17/26 at 9:23 am to CidCock
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I have lived in Charleston and Columbia
Whereabouts in CHS did you live?
Posted on 6/17/26 at 1:09 pm to Chucktown_Badger
James Island off of Harbor View.
I love Charleston, but I had to drive to Daniel Island daily and it was awful.
I know Columbia > CHS is sacralidge to Charleston people. I get it, Chas is obviously a world class city and Cola is not.
But I go to work, take my kids to school, go to the dr, grocery store, church, etc....it's just an easier life in Cola for me.
I love Charleston, but I had to drive to Daniel Island daily and it was awful.
I know Columbia > CHS is sacralidge to Charleston people. I get it, Chas is obviously a world class city and Cola is not.
But I go to work, take my kids to school, go to the dr, grocery store, church, etc....it's just an easier life in Cola for me.
This post was edited on 6/17/26 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 6/17/26 at 3:19 pm to Crow Pie
Maurice's BBQ as far a lunch spot
Posted on 6/17/26 at 6:54 pm to ArmydawgMD
quote:Real Barbeque is hard to find here in Louisiana..Thanks as this will be on my list. We are staying in a nice neighborhood a few blocks from USC and there is a Maurice's less than 2 miles from there.
Maurice's BBQ as far a lunch spot
Also based on your username: Is my kid selling all these boots (4 pairs so far) I am sending or really wearing them out?
Posted on 6/17/26 at 8:30 pm to Crow Pie
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Is my kid selling all these boots (4 pairs so far) I am sending or really wearing them out?
hard to say but in my experience you don't fully know how a pair fits until you've been in the field a couple days...and so you get a replacement pair...and of course it's always worth while to have a backup pair.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 9:49 am to CidCock
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James Island off of Harbor View.
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I had to drive to Daniel Island daily and it was awful.
That'd do it to anyone
I live downtown and work remotely so I very rarely experience the pains many others do when it comes to traffic.
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