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Aerial view of Main Street District buildings at sunset

You can’t beat a Soda City sunset. | Photo via Main Street District

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Fall Saturdays in SC can’t be beat. And if you’re in town for a UofSC football game (go Cocks), you’ll likely end up in the Main Street District, where you can explore boutiques, local restaurants, and more.

Staying overnight?

The Holiday Inn is the latest edition to Main St.’s hotel roster (and if you’re bringing the kids, they stay free). Boutique experiences more your style? Hotel Trundle — which just made USA Today’s list of 2021’s 10 Best Historic Hotels — is the art-deco destination of your dreams.

Forgot to pack your tailgate t-shirt?

Just make a stop at Miss Cocky. You’ll find gameday apparel galore, and we wouldn’t be surprised if you walk out with a new outfit, too.

Searching for Sunday brunch?

Market on Main has you covered. Let the group choose from sweets like the Grilled Banana Bread or savory items like the Everything Bagel sandwich topped with grilled pancetta and fig jam. Main St. has tons of tasty options for your brunch needs — see a full list.

Want to score a gameday giveaway package?

Think: a weekend stay at the Holiday Inn, a $100 gift card for a pregame brunch at Market on Main, and a $100 gift card for a garnet + black shopping spree at Miss Cocky.

Enter to win on @mainstcolasc’s Instagram. 👀

More Main St. magic

We rounded up a few other food + drink hot spots so you can make the most of your next Main Street District visit. Here are a few options to get you started:

  • Starting with a morning coffee at Drip on Main
  • Shopping local at The Shoppes on Main
  • Lunch at Cantina 76
  • Enjoying a glass of wine at Lula Drake
  • Finishing a day with dinner at Hall’s Chophouse + a nightcap at Hendrix
  • Getting your skeeball on at Transmission Arcade
  • Checking out the many fall events on the horizon Ⓟ
Three glasses of red wine sitting on table with candles and menu

Stop by for a glass of wine from Lula Drake’s rotating menu to go with their housemade pasta | Photo from Main Street District Facebook

Photo from Main Street District Facebook

Outside patio of Hendrix with tables and lights hanging

Hendrix took home the crown for Best Bar Service, Best Cocktail Program + Best Outdoor Deck in the Free Times’ Best of Columbia this year | Photo by Hendrix

Photo by Hendrix

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