Timeline
16:37
Start with a coffee at College Grounds Cafe. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the rush of evening.
17:07
Walk east to The Horseshoe. This historic district on the University of South Carolina campus is the perfect vantage point. Arrive thirty minutes before sunset to find a spot on the grass or benches facing west.
17:37
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts around 17:00, casting a warm glow on the historic buildings. Stay for the final colors as the sky darkens.
18:07
End the evening with Lowcountry seafood at Blue Marlin. It is located just five minutes from the anchor. Open until 22:00 on weekdays, it is a great place to warm up with shrimp and grits or she-crab soup.
Local tip
Check the route if you need specific directions from the cafe to the campus. The walk is short and pleasant.
Check before you go
- Blue Marlin is open until 22:00 on weekdays.
- College Grounds Cafe is open until 22:00 on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- Blue Marlin is open at 18:07 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Columbia (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).