Columbia, S.C. City Guide

A neutral fan guide to game weekends in Columbia, S.C., home of South Carolina.

Getting There

  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport is west of the city.

The Stadium and Campus

Williams-Brice Stadium is just south of downtown Columbia and the University of South Carolina campus.

Game Day Parking

  • Check gamecocksonline.com for official gameday parking and shuttles.

Where to Stay

  • The Vista, downtown.
  • Five Points, near campus.

Food and Drink

  • Jake’s in Five Points.
  • Village Idiot Pizza in Five Points.
  • Motor Supply and Blue Marlin in the Vista.

On a Non-Game Day

  • Explore the Vista’s restaurants and bars.
  • Five Points, next to campus.

South Carolina Team Page

Schedule, results and more for South Carolina.

Sources: Jake’s; Village Idiot Pizza; The Vista directory; SEC facilities list (Wikipedia). Checked Oct. 28, 2026. Hours change, so call ahead.

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