This was such a great gift shop! They had so many cool South Carolina related items that I wish…read morethat it was its own standalone store. I loved their selection of South Carolina hats, artworks, household items, clothing, etc. Also, as a philatelist, (one who loves mail) this is one of the few places in Columbia to buy postcards (and they're affordable as well!) They also had a lot of cool Carolina and Clemson merchandise, as well as items that highlight the history of the state of South Carolina. All-in-all, it was a great store, and my only complaint is that it's not its own standalone location! Would highly recommend!

Cotton Mill Exchange is often thought of as the gift shop located within the South Carolina State…read moreMuseum. However, it's really more than that. It doesn't just handle museum related items and souvenirs. Its inventory is related to everything of the entire State of South Carolina. As they state, they've "...explored every corner of the state to bring you the best of South Carolina," and from what I've seen they have done that and then some. It's a really big store and has most everything one can think of that would be South Carolina related and most of the goods are of superior quality, not just cheap Chinese built trinkets. But the best part is the selection. They have everything from jewelry to clothing to home decorator items and the staff is more than willing to assist. It's really one of the better shops I've seen within or a part of any public museum.

This cute little shop carries something for everyone. There is a great selection of Nora Fleming…read moreand Happy Everything. Local gifts too!

Like most people, everytime I travel out of town, I like to bring back souvenirs for my family…read more Uptown Gifts is perfect for picking out souviners by maintaining a traditional atmosphere and a no pressure expierence. I really appreciate that while I was leisurely exploring the store nobody followed me around, repeatedly asked me if I needed help, or had their eyes on me as if they were assuming I was going to steal something. The only time I had someone in close proximity to me is when I asked questions about their products; furthermore, they just display excellent customer sercive here. I had found quite a bit of stuff for my mother and niece. The clerk even offered to gift wrap my items into a customized gift baskets tied with a beautiful ribbon free of charge. If you're in town looking for beautiful souviners I highly reccomend Uptown Gifts.

Had a wonderful experience at Nonesuch today. Marie was so helpful and cheerful. Their tasteful…read moreselection made it very fun... specially if you want to get a classy gift for that special person.

Beautiful store that is a long-standing denizen of Devine Street. A great place to shop for home…read moreaccessories and gifts. I registered here as a bride in the 1980s and they continue to carry a lovely selection of fine china by Herend, Limoges, Mottahedeh, etc. They have updated to modern trends by also now carrying a wide selection of Juliska and more casual chinas that are more accessible and desired by the modern bride. Only store in Columbia that I am aware of that carries the Croghan's Goldbug collection! They even have the newer palm pieces! They also carry a nice selection of medium priced stylish necklaces and earrings. Huge selection of Herend animals in a variety of sizes. They also have a cute children's boutique that is great for that perfect baby present. Easy parking on the street or in lot at back. Support local business and shop at this wonderful store!

Had an absolutely incredible time at Tiny Paris this weekend. The word all around chapin is how…read moreamazing and adorable this place is, so with a friend in town, figured it was the perfect time...no disappointment here!! We thought it was a 'pour your own candle' type place/experience, but really it's a bistro restaurant that also sells amazing candles (in addition to other cute items.) We were starving, and looking forward to lunch, which was one of the most incredible meals I've ever had. Everything is made fresh to order and 'from scratch' and not only does the flavor reflect this, but every sibgle detail and aspect of the meal. We couldnt decide what to order so decided to just share everything. We started with the half baguette with olive tapenade and herbed butter. It cane out warm and the tapenade was obviously homemade...it was at this point we knew we were in for a treat! Next up was the lemony caesar salad with lobster salad added and the watermelon feta special salad. I literally licked the plate with both. The caesar dressing was SPECTACULAR, a secret recipe and perfect. The watermelon salad hit the spot on an excruciatingly hot day. Following that we got shrimp bruschetta and the marinated crab cake special over gazpacho and artichoke hearts. The bruschetta was delicious, but that crab cake was five star. With no room at all for dessert, we took in the charming decor, purchased a few items and made a note to come back asap. One note...the prices run about $20 per plate and the portions are fair, but modest be prepared to spend about $50-60 per person with a glass of wine and tip, but it is worth EVERY penny.

Break away from the bbq and grills that are everywhere here, this gem is a must try in downtown…read moreNewberry! Family run, small business. You can tell the owners pride themselves on personal touches and making their guests happy. The food isn't cheap but made to order freshness shouldn't be! You deserve this meal.

I live in Northern Virginia and visited this shop while I was in town. Typically, I shop in Macy's…read moreor Nordstrom, but this store is my new favorite. I bought dresses, rompers and blouses and receive so many compliments when I wear these items I went 3 times and the employees were kind each time. I want to give the owner a high five for finding such stylish finds. I continue to order from them because the clothes are stylish and classy and I loved the treatment that I received when shopping.

It was as if I was invisible. Browsed the entire store while 2 workers talked to each other but not…read moreonce towards me. No greetings or inquiries of needing assistance.

Cool place to go spend some time. They have a nice planetarium show which my son loved. We love to…read morelook at the Megalodon mouth and the Mastodon. They always have different shows or exhibits that come through. I was overjoyed at the Disney Costumes exhibit that came at the end of last year! We have gone to the Children's museum across the street to let the kids get some energy out, then gone to the State museum so they can be a little calmer and more focused. Great to do on rainy or super hot days so being inside is still fun.

We took advantage of the CoolPASS offered by Experience Columbia, SC getting us access to the South…read moreCarolina State Museum, EdVenture Children's Museum, and the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! Great dollar value if you're interested in all locations mentioned. The museum was easy to find and offered plenty of parking in a lot shared with the EdVenture Children's Museum. They had many exhibits that our 7 & 12 year old enjoyed but they thoroughly enjoyed the second floor galleries with the dinosaur exhibit and the habitat exhibits. Staff was very friendly and helpful when fielding our questions. They also enjoyed seeing the the history of SC through the years represented through artifacts and the changes from the colony, war, and industrialization of the city with mills and the railroad. They also have a planetarium and a 4D shows offered throughout the day. Highly recommend adding this to your itinerary if you are in the Columbia area! The selection of exhibits were fun to see and educational.

This review is based on item received as a gift. I havent not been to the store so I can not…read moreattest to customer service or what they sell. My MIL sent our LO a monogrammed bib and its adorable. The bib is of excellent quality, heavier than any bib I've ever purchased. Nice abd thick. Its almost too cute to use for spit up. I definitely will keep it as memorabilia and probably use it for special occasions.

Very good experience overall. The bouquet was elegant and beautifully wrapped. The flowers smelled…read moreamazing. The only reason for four stars is that it looked a little smaller than expected.

What a pleasure to deal with a truly professional florist!…read more "Dot" took my order, fulfilled it on time with a beautiful arrangement and delivered on time. The recipient and we senders were very happy

What an amazing store. Stuffed with amazing finds for everyone. Really great prices…read more Don't judge the outside!!!! Really really clean inside. The shop lady not sure if she was the owner was really really nice. Can't say enough about how fantastic this store is. Will be telling everyone about this wonderful store.

I just got off work and this place was near and wow I really got lucky ! The lady at the front was…read moresuper nice and I immediately saw things I wanted to get. I'm 24 and have been looking for a certain style. Lots of selection and the prices are just so good. I called my 19yo sister who doesn't live far and FaceTimed her to show how cool the place was and she came right over. I got a lot of really cool things and honestly the pricing is so affordable and hard to beat from amazon to even goodwill. Will definitely come back. There's something for everyone here for all ages they even have cute vintage toys

I absolutely LOVED my visit to the Columbia Museum of Art! It might not be the Louvre or the Met,…read morebut for a city the size of Columbia, I don't know if it's possible to craft and curate a better art museum. They had such a great collection, replete with amazing religious artwork, postmodernist works, artifacts from ancient China, and... a work from Claude Monet! As someone who's a huge fan of Impressionism, the fact that a piece from Claude Monet is sitting in Columbia is simply amazing. Kudos to the CMA for being able to procure this painting, and I hope that it remains at the museum in perpetuity.  In terms of the lesser-known works, they had a really cool exhibit from a local artist (well, from Spartanburg, which I'll consider "local",) which detailed the ever-increasing melding of technology and humanity. The exhibit displayed what was essentially a set of bronze busts that served as a combination of human and robot heads, with which the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI,) is as important and prescient as ever.  Finally, they had a cool section for kids called "The Cross Hatch," where kids could experiment and learn about the different art techniques in a fun and interactive environment. In addition, when I walked into the museum, they were setting up for a corporate event, and I was told by the gentleman working the front desk that the museum also serves as an event venue for all sorts of different occasions.  The only, very very *very* minor complaint that I have is that the downstairs rooms were closed, as they were busy setting up a new exhibit. Of course, I understand that the rooms have to be closed in order to set up a new exhibit, I just wish that they weren't closed when I happened to visit. Lol.  All-in-all, the Columbia Museum of Art is an amazing art museum, I'd recommend that anybody pay it a visit, and I hope that it's around for a long, long time!

My sisters and I had fun exploring the museum! We didn't know the second floor was up for…read morerenovations until sometime mid January so we got to explore the first floor only. It was still fun and interesting to catch out. The staff were kind and informative as well!