Best Dessert in Columbia

"From Coconut Cream Pie to Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake to Snickerdoodle Cake, you’ll be sorry if you don’t check it out for yourself. With a rotating selection of desserts, the only disappointing thing is that you won’t have room to try them all. We promise you’ll already be planning your next visit before you’ve even left."

"If you’re out in The Vista for dinner, swing by Kaminsky’s for a delicious dessert or drinks. They have a full bar and alcohol infused dessert drinks, but my favorite is the milkshakes or Sundays. They are perfect for splitting and enjoying one another’s company."

"Sweet Cream is a downtown ice cream shop open on Main Street every day of the week except for Tuesdays. The store offers a variety of original handmade flavors and, according to their web site, they use organic dairy and local blueberries (among other creative ingredients). They offer frozen treats for dog owners and donate a large portion of their pet treat proceeds to local animal rescues."

"Sweet Cream Co. on Main knows how to knock your socks off with their unique and one-of-a-kind ice cream flavors hand-made on location just for you!. Be bold and try Madagascar Vanilla, Honey Sunflower with Micros and Seeds or Chamomile with Honeycomb."

"Cupcake Down South was founded in the spring of 2006 by Kristin Kuhlke Cobb. They specialize in baking cupcakes which are all known to be concocted from the finest all-natural ingredients, such as vanilla beans, sweet cream butter, fresh fruit, and rich chocolate."

"The crunch of quickly hardened chocolate dip around soft serve vanilla and a complementary cone makes for all kinds of taste delights. This cone is so iconic that there’s a statue of it out in front of the restaurant. Hamburgers, chicken, fries, and ice cream is their stock in trade, but on this trip, it’s all about the cone."

"A cute little gelato shop in Five Points, Scoopy Doo has a lot to offer — awesome flavors (yeah, they have Nutella!) as well as gluten free and vegan options if you or your children have food allergies. Using the hot process, they make their own gelato, sorbetto and granita … and they are all DELICIOUS!. Stop by on a Tuesday to take advantage of their buy one get one free cones!"

"If you love gelato and sorbet you will not want to miss out on Scoopy Doo. With over a half a dozen constantly changing flavors at any given time, this shop is the definition of funky fresh!. My personal favorite is the Cranberry, Orange & Ginger sorbet, a homemade, family recipe perfect for enjoying on a hot summer day."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Scoopy Doo Gelato Shop (@scoopydoogelato)"

"A dessert and coffee restaurant, Nonnah’s is an awesome Columbia dessert spot located in the Vista. In addition to ice cream, Nonnah’s has delicious cakes, brownies, and cupcakes, as well as a selection of gluten free desserts. I can sit there for hours lingering over coffee and a brownie à la mode."

"DON'T MAKE US CHOOSE JUST ONE. Seriously, though - picking a favorite cake at Nonnah's is like picking a favorite child. We love the Chocolate Temptation and the Chocolate Chocolate Cake and the Strawberry Amaretto and the Strawberry Dream Cake and....."

"A post shared by Nonnah's (@nonnahs_vista) on Sep 5, 2018 at 5:51am PDT. Nonnah’s is popular in Columbia for its fine desserts. But now, they also serve lunch and dinner."

"The mother-daughter duo who own this spot are just as sweet as the treats coming from the kitchen. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, wedding or just making it through another work week, there's a delicious bite waiting for you up in the NoMa neighborhood at Main Street Bakery. Swing by and order from their list of everyday cakes or plan your visit around the daily cake specials."

"Main Street Bakery is focused on providing exceptional service and complete customer satisfaction. They will do everything they can to exceed your expectations and it’s their vision to be able to provide everything you may need by offering a variety of options."

"The little shop located in Five Points lets you build your own ice cream sandwich wedged between two cookies and covered in toppings of your choice. It’s so good it will make you question why you ever chose between the two desserts in the first place."

"EdVenture is the largest children's museum in the Southeast, located in Columbia. It opened to the public in 2003 and has 8 galleries covering 67,000 square feet (6,200 m2), plus hands-on exhibits, 2 resource centers, and a 200-seat theater. 40,000 square feet (4,000 m2) of the total 67,000 square feet (6,200 m2) is devoted to exhibit galleries, laboratories and visitor amenities."

"EdVenture is one of the best children’s museums in South Carolina. You kids will have a blast while learning. All their exhibits are hands-on and allow them to role play and explore the world around them."

"South Carolina's historical records dating back to 1671 can be viewed in these extensive archives. A changing but always fascinating schedule of exhibits delves deeper into the state's rich past. Read more about South Carolina Department of Archives and History →"

"Columbia’s cultural center has matured rapidly in the 20 years since it moved to Main Street. With 22,000 square feet of gallery space, the CMA has a custom-made Chihuly chandelier hanging at its main entrance and has hosted impressive traveling exhibits, including ones by Henri Matisse, Imogen Cunningham, and Salvador Dali. The permanent collection shows a timeline of American and European history from antiquity to modern times."

"Abundant with immaculate paintings and sculptures, a museum date through Columbia Museum of Art is always guaranteed success. Founded in 1950, Columbia Museum of Art is home to internationally renowned art pieces, some of which come from ancient Meditteranean times and showcases early Greek culture. Recently, the museum also opened galleries that feature modern artists such as Andy Warhol and Van Gogh."

"The Woodrow Wilson Family Home is where the 28th president of the United States lived as a young boy.|© Historic Columbia Foundation. The only presidential landmark in South Carolina, the boyhood home of President Woodrow Wilson now houses the only museum in the country dedicated to the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. Wilson lived with his parents in this house as a teenager in the 1870s."

"If you’re looking for a more unique local museum, you need to check out the Woodrow Wilson Family Home Museum. The Woodrow Wilson Family Home is the United States’ 28th president’s childhood home built by Wilson’s parents. This museum features the history of the post-Civil War Reconstruction and is the nation’s only museum to dedicate to having this."

"The Woodrow Wilson Family Home is South Carolina’s only presidential site. It was the home in which Woodrow Wilson, America’s 28th president, spent much of his boyhood years. The home is a manse built in the style of an Italianate villa, standing out well from the backdrop of Columbia."

"One of the most visited tourist attractions in the state, the South Carolina Statehouse is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture that was in style during the pre-Civil War period in the South (construction started in 1851, but wasn't completed until after the war). The highly-regarded design work of John Niernsee, the capital towers 180 feet high with a patinaed copper dome. Visitors exploring the vast capitol grounds get a sense for the complex state history here, viewing the Revolutionary War Generals Monument, American-Mexican War Monument, the African-American History Monument, the Confederate Monument, and other statuary honoring George Washington, S.C. Senators, and fallen State Law Enforcement Officers."

"Back in the center of town is another of Columbia’s standout symbols and sights – the stunning South Carolina State House. Home to the state’s seat of government, it exhibits some absolutely exquisite Classical Revival-style architecture with lush grounds lying all around it. Built in 1855, the important and impressive building showcases a fantastic facade with a distinctive copper dome resting atop of its humongous portico."

"History and architecture lovers will enjoy a visit to the South Carolina State House, a refined 19th-century building established in 1851, and a structure that took over half a century to construct. Today it houses the state government of South Carolina, and until 1971 it was home to the Supreme Court of the USA. Originally designed by architect P."