FUN! FUN! for...the Guys
Sports Bars
DAM bar & grill Enjoy live music every Thursday night as you compete on one of the 6 pool tables, play video golf or cheer on your favorite team on one of the 9 large plasma screens.
Liberty Tap Room and Grill Brewing their own beer like the Cooper River Red is an everyday event. Stop by and try out the extensive tap beer selection.
Carolina Ale House The only challenge you'll find here is which beer to pick. Ale House offers 30 different beers on draft from Amstel Light to Sierra Nevada and a selection of over 35 bottle beer.
Damon'sGrill Located in the heart of the Vista, you'll love their ribs. Great Food. Game day and Everyday!
Trivia Night every Thursday night at Harper's Restaurant in 5 Points. Test your knowledge of random facts as you enjoy the porch and fresh summer weather from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Wild Wing Cafe Every Tuesday night is Two for Tuesday...buy a dozen wings, get a dozen free!!! Plus there's live music every Thursday and Friday night and with more than 33 wing flavors available, a bucket of beer and enormous TVs...you'll be in heaven.
Outdoor Activities
Bicycling - Join other locals and members of the Carolina Cyclers as they take on bicycle rides from 10 miles to over 200 miles. You can join now for less than $20 and pick from their extensive calendar of rides, attend their non-riding events and receive their monthly newsletter. Overnight and weekend events are also offered for the serious riders.
Canoeing/Kayaking/Fishing/Hunting - Take a kayaking trip, fishing class, or learn the basics of backpacking at Adventure Carolina. Currently there are trips and classes scheduled for every Saturday and Sunday and plenty of the other days in between. Check them out and pick the one right for you.
Saluda Shoals Park offers canoe and kayak rentals and guided trips. If you're in the mood to stay on land, take your place on one of the horse trail rides where you can learn the basics or improve your horse back riding skills.
Go camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing or on walks and talks at Congaree National Park. You can choose one of 5 trails to hike or take a walk while learning of owls. Check out their site for all the other programs they offer.
For all your fishing needs and questions visit the Department of Natural Resources. Her you can find information on freshwater and saltwater fishing, locate fish attractor maps, purchase your license or renew your watercraft registration among other things.
For all you hunting needs, visit the Department of Natural Resources. Get area maps, license pricing, game and turkey information.
The Columbia Rowing Club offers introductory rowing classes. Call 608-3480 or visit them online.
Cooking - Improve your outdoor cooking skills at Adventure Carolina as they showcase the basics of outdoor cooking.
Games - Take a trip back to your younger years. Frankie's Fun Park has go carts, bumper boats, a rock climbing wall, miniature golf, laser tag, an arcade, batting cages, a fun house and a drop zone.
Muddin' - If you love a good mud run, take a little trip to Wagener, SC. Mud runs, mud bogs and rodeos are all events put on at the Wagener Salley Mud Racing Complex. Entering your truck costs only $30 and general admission to the runs/bogs is $10. Check out their site for additional information and their calendar of events.
Paintball - Get a group together and schedule a time for paintball. There are 2 locations in the Columbia area: TriggerTyme Paintball and Ballbusters Paintball in Lexington. Check 'em out.
Sailing - Lanier Sailing Academy offers sailing classes, sunset or special event sails and sailboat rentals.
Tennis - Tennis instructions are being offered by The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation for beginners or intermediate players on Tuesdays. Lessons are $40 per session (4 classes/60 minutes) and are held at Columbia Tennis Center and South East Park and Tennis Center.
Wakeboarding - Columbia's first wakeboard school is now offered at Carolina Wake. Day camps begin May 15 and run all summer from 9am-4pm. Come ride and learn from the area's most qualified coaches.
Sports
Baseball - Go out and support our USC Gamecocks Baseball Team...their season is ending soon!
The Columbia Blowfish's season kicks off May 28th with $1 sodas and 16oz drafts. Check out their schedule.
Basketball - Over-18 basketball games from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays at Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Pkwy. Call 545-3100 for more information.
Bicycling - Join other locals and members of the Carolina Cyclers as they take on bicycle rides from 10 miles to over 200 miles. You can join now for less than $20 and pick from their extensive calendar of rides, attend their non-riding events and receive their monthly newsletter. Overnight and weekend events are also offered for the serious riders.
Fishing - For all your fishing needs and questions visit the Department of Natural Resources. Her you can find information on freshwater and saltwater fishing, locate fish attractor maps, purchase your license or renew your watercraft registration among other things.
Take a fly fishing class offered through Adventure Carolina.
Rugby-The Columbia Olde Grey Rugby organization plays at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Owens field. No experience is necessary. Call 351-7878 or visit their Webster for more information.
Hockey/Football/Soccer - Plex Indoor Sports offers a variety of leagues for adults including: inline hockey, flag football and soccer at the Sandhills center and ice hockey at the Irmo Center. You can join a team for as little as $10/person.
Hunting - For all you hunting needs, visit the Department of Natural Resources. Get area maps, license pricing, game and turkey information.
Muddin' - If you love a good mud run, take a little trip to Wagener, SC. Mud runs, mud bogs and rodeos are all events put on at the Wagener Salley Mud Racing Complex. Entering your truck costs only $30 and general admission to the runs/bogs is $10. Check out their site for additional information and their calendar of events.
Paintball - Get a group together and schedule a time for paintball. There are 2 locations in the Columbia area: TriggerTyme Paintball and Ballbusters Paintball in Lexington. Check 'em out.
Tennis - Tennis instructions are being offered by The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation for beginners or intermediate players on Tuesdays. Lessons are $40 per session (4 classes/60 minutes) and are held at Columbia Tennis Center and South East Park and Tennis Center.
Volleyball - There is an Elite Co-Ed Volleyball team that meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Greenview Park. Call 545-3100 for more information.
Running - Strictly Running hosts group runs on Wednesdays. Visit their web site for meeting times and places.
