City Market Antiques Mall 701-709 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Congaree Vista, 803-232-1587, Over 75 dealers are located at this antique mall where you can buy items such as porcelain, silver, crystal, European and American furniture, and many other high quality antiques and collectibles. 

Old Mill Antique Mall 310 State Street, Columbia, SC 29169, Located in Historic West Vista, 803-796-4229, Nestled just across the river from downtown Columbia, this lovely antique mall sells a wide range of antiques, collectibles, and furniture by over 75 dealers. 

Charlton Hall Galleries 912 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-779-5678, Founded in 1929, this leading auction house specializes in antique appraisals and auctions and is known for offering high quality, fine art, 18th and 19th century antiques, and decorative art. more... 

Chic Antiques 602 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-765-1584, A large selection of antique furniture from different periods is available at this lovely antique shop that also offers collectibles, such as sports cars and advertising items. 

First Light Antiques and Gifts 831 Meeting Street, Columbia, SC 29169, West Columbia, 803-926-9139, Specializing in antique furniture, this antique store also features handmade antique reproduction furniture and accessories, as well as hunting and fishing collectibles. Refinishing and restoration services are available.  

Fontenay 2716 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-254-1352, A little gem of a shop specializing in quality hand knotted Persian rugs, antique and reproduction European and American furniture, antique and contemporary fine art, unique decorative accessories. A full service framing shop is also on site.

Vista-On-The-West Antiques & Gifts 351 Meeting Street, Columbia, SC 29169, West Columbia, 803-739-6610, A huge selection of high quality English and French antique furniture is available at this quaint antique shop that carries a wide variety of unique antiques and gifts. 

Sure Shot Photo Gallery and Studio 1012 Main street, Columbia, SC 29108, Located in Newberry, 1012 Main street, Sure Shot Photo Gallery and Studio is a fine art gallery and studio featuring several of the historic buildings and talent in the area. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. more...

Blue Sky Gallery 707 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-779-4242, Fine art gallery that represents the artist and muralist Blue Sky, who is best known for his 50-foot by 70-foot Tunnelvision in Columbia. An array of prints, originals, and Tunnelvision posters are available, as well as custom framing services. 

City Art (circa 1928) 1224 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-252-3613, 800-535-5908, City Art is not only Columbia's largest gallery, but it's also one of only a small handful of private local galleries that consistently seeks out and presents the most talented and thought-provoking local and regional artists. The gallery's annual "Emerging Artists of the Southeast" series is especially noteworthy for its scope, ambition and overall contribution to the local visual arts scene.---Dan Cook, Editor, Free Times, October 27- November 2, 2004 more... 

I Pinkney Simmons Gallery 1012 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-771-8815, This fine art gallery offers a beautiful array of original art including 19th and 20 century European and American paintings. They also carry hand blown glass, designer jewelry, bronzes, and sculptures. Custom framing services are available. 

Mad Platter, The 3101 Milwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205, Downtown Business District, 803-771-8080, A paint-your-own pottery studio that features over 200 styles of pottery and over 60 different kinds of paint. Once you paint your piece, the store will glaze it and fire it; you can then pick up your unique piece within three to four days. 

One Eared Cow Glass 1102 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-254-2444, Unique glass gallery and studio that features award-winning, one-of-a-kind hand blown glass created using techniques dating back thousand of years. Each piece is individually hand crafted on site and visitors can watch the artists at work. more... 

Thomas Kinkade at the Columbiana Centre Gallery 100 Columbiana Circle, Columbia, SC 29212, Columbiana Centre Mall, 803-749-0403, The only Signature gallery in Columbia, this gallery features over 50 beautiful limited edition canvases and hundreds of prints from the master of light, Thomas Kinkade. 

Capital Newsstands 1204 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-252-0812, The most complete and diverse line of books and magazines in South Carolina is located at this newsstand that also features Cliff Notes and over 100 local, regional, national, and world newspapers. 

G & G Cigar & Coffee Shop 3795 East North Street, Suite 16, Columbia, SC 29615, 864-292-2100, Featuring a variety of only the finest made cigars. A Cigar Aficionado retailer. 

Intermezzo 2015 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-799-2276, A Cigar Aficionado retailer, this cigar shop offers a wide variety of only the finest made cigars, as well as a variety of smoking products, personal smoking accessories, desk items, and magazines. 

Modern Age Tobacco & Gifts 1410 Colonial Life Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29210, 803-772-2217, Walk-in humidor featuring one of the largest selection of premium cigars in the midlands. more...

Balladea 2900 C Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-252-4484, Lovely contemporary ladies' boutique that offers a wide range of high quality women's clothing and accessories. 

Granger Owings 1333 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-252-6714, This men's specialty store offers a wide range of high quality, name brand clothing for men including suits, dress shirts, pants, jackets, coats, and sportswear. Formal wear is also available for rent or purchase. Sales representatives are available for private consultations in your home or office. more... 

Suitable 1722 Crestwood Drive, P.O. Box 50012, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-256-2354, Selling suits and blazers to the individual, business and groups.  more...

Stamping Place & Scrapbook Station, The 153 Dreher Road, Columbia, SC 29169, West Columbia, 803-791-1440, A full service rubber art stamp and scrapbooking store that carries a large inventory of rubber art stamping and scrapbook supplies from over 100 companies with items available including art stamps, decorative papers, photo albums, and accessories. Beginner and advanced stamping and scrapbooking classes are available. more... 

Abella's Spa 910 Daly Street, Columbia, SC 29205, Downtown Business District, 803-779-6661, Full service day spa that provides eight different kinds of massage therapy services, as well as facials, manicures, pedicures, body waxing, toning, nail care, and body wraps. 

Carolina Massage Clinic and Day Spa 2277 Sunset Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29169, West Columbia, 803-796-3403, Pamper yourself at this full service day spa that provides an array of services including relaxing massages, nail care services, skin care services, body treatments, and hydrotherapy services. 

Logan Raye Spa-Salon-Gallery 801 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-929-1130, A unique full service day spa, salon, and gallery that offers an array of fine services including hair services, massages, body therapy, nail services, and tanning services plus sells the most elite retail products and the latest in personal care products. more... 

Tranquil Moments Day Spa 715 Queen Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-254-4055, The ultimate spa experience comes to Devine Street. Salon and spa services include hair care, massage therapy, body and facial treatments, manicures, and pedicures. In addition, Tranquil Moments Salon carries, Devine Image, its own signature private label skin care and personal image product line. These products can be purchased exclusively at Tranquil Moments Salon & Spa. When you are in the mood for a few moments of tranquility, stop by Tranquil Moments and let them relax your cares away. more...

Blossom Shop 2001 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, Downtown Business District, 803-799-3730, 800-864-7820, One of the finest florist in the Columbia area, this full service florist has been serving the Columbia area since 1947 and specializes in exotic and Holland flowers, as well as European designs. A large variety of roses and floor plants are available, as well as an extensive line of fine gifts and the largest inventory of blooming and indoor foliage plants in the area. more... 

Floral Arts and Basquettes 923 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-256-3495, 800-211-2321, Specializing in unique, professionally designed floral arrangements, this full service florist also offers a wide variety of fresh flowers and blooming plants, as well as gourmet and aromatherapy gift baskets. Catering service for special events is available. more... 

Rish Flower Shop 146 State Street, Columbia, SC 29169, West Columbia, 803-791-0300, Award-wining designers create beautiful and unique floral arrangements for weddings, parties, and special events at this full service florist shop that also carries a great selection of fresh flowers, silk flowers, and blooming plants.  

Clayborne's Amish Furniture 4414 Augusta Road, Barnyard Fleamarket, Lexington, SC 29073, Located Approximately 20 Miles from Columbia, 803-356-7100, Sells Amish made furniture of solid oak, cherry and more.  more...

M. Craig Cabinetmakers 807 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-243-5994, Specializing in producing some of the finest bench-made furniture in the world, this company sells an array of high quality, contemporary American designed wood furniture with all pieces being original and one-of-a-kind. more... 

Case Plants 1001 Bluff Road, PO Box 13525, Columbia, SC 29201, South Carolina State Farmers Market, 803-799-3301, Offers a wide and often unusual variety of plant material (including pre-planted and custom planted containers), pottery, garden art and gifts, plant food & fertilizers, incectacide and fungacide, soils, conditioners, tools and very friendly, knowlegable service. Everyone and their garden is important at Case Plants. more...

Grice's Market 1025 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-779-2744, A wide variety of plants, garden items, fresh local produce, pots, potting soil, garden decor, and fruit baskets is available at this market that offers delivery services to anywhere in the Metropolitan Columbia area. 

Sterling Garden Center 320 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-252-7333, Specialty retail garden center that offers a great selection of perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, garden furniture, pond plants, and accessories. 

Cromer's Peanuts 1700 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-779-2290, Revisit your childhood at this lovely store that carries all of the things you loved as a kid including cotton candy, candy apples, novelties, peanuts, flags, costumes, decorations, gift items, and party favors. more... 

Cloud Nine Market 916 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-256-0043, 4000 square feet of gourmet baskets, and bath and body products. The new and improved Cloud Nine market now offers dynamic array of coffees, light caterings servicses along with a beautiful patio and fountains to entertain your friends with.  more...

Cloud Nine 1219 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-256-0043, World class gift-basket and speciality emporium featuring Caswell Massey, Joseph Schmidt Chocolates, International wines and more.  more... 

Especially for You 1318 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-748-7657, Lovely gift basket shop that specializes in unique, custom designed gift baskets filled with South Carolina food products, USC and Clemson items, and a wide variety of novelty items. They also sell South Carolina cookbooks, baby items, and gift items. 

Marilyn's Loft Gift & Basket Shop 840 Sox Street, Columbia, SC 29169, West Columbia, 803-926-9290, Specialty store that specializes in unique and highly creative gift baskets, as well as lovely gifts, home interior items, and gourmet food items. 

Gourmet Shop 724 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-799-3705, A specialty food and wine store that offers a great selection of gourmet foods and delicious wines plus features an onsite cafe with indoor and outdoor seating available. 

Palmetto Candy and Tobacco Company 1225 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-779-2888, The oldest operating elevator in South Carolina is located at this unique store that was established in 1913 and sells a wide variety of gourmet and traditional candy products, as well as a large selection of fine tobacco products and accessories. 

Beautiful Windows Fabric & Curtain 10014D Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-865-2935, Products and services offered at Beautiful Windows Fabric & Curtain include: custom window treatments, custom bed ensembles, fabric, trimming & home accessories, body & bath products, accent furniture, sewing classes, pillow forms, readymade curtains & valances and interior design services. more... 

Carl Thomas Lamps 724 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-256-3713, A lovely specialty store that specializes in creating custom designed lamps and shades plus offers repairs and restorations of chandeliers. 

Gibson Jewelers 2701-C Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29205, Downtown Business District, 803-256-1161, An array of fine jewelry, sterling silver, loose stones, and custom made jewelry is available at this lovely jewelry store that also offers repair services and appraisals. 

Gudmundson and Buyck Jewelers 2931 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, Downtown Business District, 803-799-7223, Browse through a great selection of fine jewelry, pearl jewelry, and diamond colored stones at this unique store that also offers an array of gifts for babies, as well as adults. 

Heathcliff Jewelers 1000 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Historic Vista, 803-256-8362, An exclusive jewelry store that offers a wide selection of fine, high quality jewelry, precious stones, and sterling silver pieces. 

King's Jewelers 1611 Main, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-252-2168, Serving the Columbia area for over 55 years, this full service jewelry store specializes in diamonds plus offers a great selection of fine jewelry, custom designed jewelry, wedding rings, ten karat to 18 karat gold, and fine watches. 

Palmetto Gems PO Box 448, Columbia, SC 29177, Located in White Rock, 803-407-6661, Certified gemologists offering custom designs, loose diamonds, rare gems, and appraisals. more...

Sylvan & Dubose 622 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29205, Downtown Business District, 803-799-5417, Full service jewelry store that carries a wide variety of diamonds and precious stones, as well as pearls, 14 karat and 18 karat gold, silver jewelry, platinum and crystal pieces, clocks, and watches. 

Cucina 1001 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-779-9288, Find everything from the latest kitchen gadgets to stylish cookware at this kitchen and cookware store that also offers free gift wrapping and a gift registry. 

Star Music 1322 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-252-8133, This music store carries a wide variety of high quality, name brand band and orchestra instruments, as well as a great selection of guitars, drums, and amplifiers. Repair services are also available. 

Wisebay-eBay Drop Off Store 104 West Fifth Street, Columbia, SC 66762, 620-231-0239, Offers to sell your items on eBay for you. Just send it or drop it off and they take care of the rest and send you a check.  more...

Columbia Place 7201 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-788-4676, 800-699-2857, Columbia's largest mall, this “great shopping place” features over 100 of your favorite stores and restaurants including Dillard's, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Steve and Barry's, New York and Company, Zales, Macy's, American Eagle, Charlotte Russe, Subway, Victoria's Secret, Chick-fil-A, and Old Navy. more... 

Columbiana Centre 100 Columbiana Circle, Columbia, SC 29212, 803-732-6255, Williams-Sonoma, Cajun Café, Abercrombie & Fitch, Motherhood Maternity, Starbucks Coffee, Chick-fil-A, Victoria's Secret, Coldwater Creek, Delia's, Gap, Hollister, Banana Republic, Arden B., Miyabi Kyoto, Dillard's, Dairy Queen, and Caché are just some of the specialty stores and eateries at this full-service shopping center.  more... 

Doors of Devine, The Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, Located in the Historic Shandon Area, 803-799-7405, Enjoy unique, upscale shopping and dining along this beautiful shady street where you can purchase clothing, home furnishings, antiques, art, and gifts. more... 

Dutch Square Center 421 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, 803-772-3864, The first enclosed mall built in South Carolina, the Dutch Square Center features over 50 specialty stores such as Office Depot, Belk, Burlington Coat Factory, and Dress Barn. An AMC Dutch Square 14 theatre and a wonderful food court are also in the mall. more... 

Midtown at Forest Acres 3400 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204, 803-782-7575, Midtown at Forest Acres more...

Village at Sandhill 481 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC 29229, Located at Town Center Place, 803-419-0235, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Regions Bank, Ultra Tan, Sylvan Learning Center, Old Navy, T.J. Maxx, Ashley Furniture, American Eagle, Christopher & Banks, Ann Taylor Loft, Gymboree, Belk, Kirkland's Home, Sandhill Stadium 16, Victoria's Secret, Talbots, the Children's Place, Wisteria Aveda Salon Spa, Books-A-Million, Bombay, First Citizens Bank, and Lady Foot Locker are just some of the establishments found at Village at Sandhill. more...

Cotton Mill Exchange 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, South Carolina State Museum, 803-898-4967, The largest museum store in the Southeast, this store offers a wide selection of items that reflect the history and culture of South Carolina with specialties in the store including educational toys, corporate gifts, and South Carolina cookbooks. more... 

Backpacker, The 1215 Wayne Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Downtown Business District, 803-799-7571, 800-404-1990, Specializing in outdoor equipment, this 8,000 square foot sporting goods store also carries a wide variety of sportswear for men and women. more... 

Jeff Price Tennis and Ski 2127 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, Five Points Village, Next to Bank of America, 803-256-3511, This 6,000 square foot sporting goods store provides a wide range of top name, high quality sporting equipment including Alpine skis, inline hockey equipment, tennis equipment, inline skates, and a variety of apparel for many different sports. more... 

Peter Glenn Ski & Sports 2127 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-256-3511, Peter Glenn Ski & Sports is an excellent establishment to find all of your equipment, clothing, and accessories for such adventures as snow skiing, kayaking, snowboarding, camping, skating, water skiing, and skateboarding.  more...

Columbia Flag & Banner 790 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29210, 803-798-3524, 800-922-2176, Specializing in custom flags, this unique store offers a wide variety of flags including all state and foreign flags, decorative flags, special event flags, and decorative banners. Custom banners of any size and design are also available plus they also sell and install flagpoles. more... 

Harmon's Family Fun Farm and Christmas House 3152 Augusta Highway, Columbia, SC 29054, Gilbert, 803-359-4454, Very unique Christmas tree farm and house that lies on 75 beautiful and historical acres and features a children's playground and many farm animals. A large selection of holiday decorations, collectibles, lights, and gifts are available, as well as activities such as haunted hayrides, a haunted house, Easter egg hunts, and group tours. more... 

Names & Notes 914 Aiken Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-237-8830, This is a new and exciting media that will make children dance and sing. They offer personalized children's music and storybook CDs. Each music CD contains between seven to ten tracks that include the child's name an average of forty times throughout the songs. There are ten different CDs to choose from (one is even offered in Spanish). They also offer one personalized interactive storybook CD that can be tailor-made to fit the child (sex, Race, eye/hair color, etc.).  

Pupcakes Pet Boutique 2732 C Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-461-0236, Pet boutique specializing in unique pet products including apparel, collars and leashes, travel accessories and gifts for pet lovers. more...

Zayne's Zoo 1010 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29108, Located in Newberry, 803-319-1312, Zayne's Zoo is a pet store that specializes in corals.