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The top spots for Halloween decor in Columbia, SC

Ghosts, and pumpkins, and dragons, oh my | Image via the Toogood family

We recently asked where we can find the best Halloween decorations around town, and you really delivered. Check out the list, load up the car, and take the family on a tricked out tour of Columbia’s most Halloween-themed streets + neighborhoods.

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It’s spooky season, y’all | Image via the Toogood family

Peninsula Neighborhood
Make a game of it and try to find all 17 scary skeletons in this yard at 3 Halyard Ct. in Lake Carolina.

Earlewood neighborhood
Check out the yard of the month and haunted honorable mentions in Historic Earlewood. Reader Kim G. recommends Beaufort Street, between River Drive + Clark Street.

Ashland Neighborhood
See this spooky display at 120 Abbeywalk Lane in Lake Carolina. Reader Kim T. tells us it’s even prettier in person, with lots of twinkling lights.

611 Galway Ln.
Reader Betty B. says, “we are spooking it up for Halloween night.”

212 Morning Dew Dr., Lexington
Reader Aaron D. sent us a spooktacular video of his Halloween decor.


You can find this haunted house at 212 Morning Dew Dr. in Lexington | Giphy via Aaron D.

Dogwood Street
Reader Peter S. says to visit Dogwood Street, in between Capers and Harvard Ave. Pro tip — Make a stop at Wando Street to see lots of decorated homes.

South Carolina State Farmers Market
Amanda P. gave Jacob’s Produce at the SC State Farmers Market a shoutout on Instagram for festive spots to visit.

Portobello Road
Reader Sallie M. recommends the decor on Portobello Road in the Lake Katherine Neighborhood.

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