A Forest Acres shopping guide in Columbia, SC

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Trader Joe’s | Photo taken by COLAtoday team

Forest Acres is a staple destination in Columbia, but if you haven’t been recently, it has changed quite a bit + we want to make sure you have a shopping guide for some things you may see in this section of Columbia in the stretch between Trader Joe’s to Zoë’s Kitchen.

Whether you’re looking to get crafty, sip on seasonal cocktails, or shop local for the holidays, there’s something for everyone.

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