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Groucho's Deli

Original store of the mainly S.C.-based chain, serves liberally decorated deli sandwiches with tart dipping sauces.

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District of Columbia that features a wide selection of primarily locally-owned shops and boutiques, including a unique bookstore and music store. A must-visit for shoppers in Columbia.
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Mr. Friendly’s
People dress up to visit the celebrated (and busy) Mr. Friendly’s, known for its meaty Southern cuisine.
Mon-Thu 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30-10PM; Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30-10:30PM; Sat 5:30-10:30PM
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Melton Memorial Observatory
The Melton Observatory is open to the public every Monday night when the sky is clear. Drop by to see planets, stars, nebulae, or whatever else is visible in the night sky.
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South Carolina Gamecocks
One of Columbia's great institutions is University of South Carolina sports. The Gamecocks compete in 9 men's and 12 women's sports, almost all in the Southeastern Conference. As with most large schools, their hot-button sports are traditionally football and men's basketball, although their most nationally competitive have been women's basketball (in which they frequently lead the entire NCAA in attendance, and often outdraw the men) and baseball. Most athletic facilities are on campus, with the best-known venues being Williams-Brice Stadium (football), Colonial Life Arena (both basketball teams), and Founders Park (baseball).
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