Columbia has been in the middle of it all from the very beginning ... the city was founded in 1786 to be the state capital because of its location in the center of the state.

That tradition continues. Columbia has grown up to be a "capital place to be" – with outstanding shopping and dining opportunities, arts and culture offerings, and recreation and attractions that make together the city a great place to live, learn and play.

Village at Sandhill

Just moments away from Woodcreek Farms is one of South Carolina's premier new shopping and dining destinations. The Village at Sandhill covers 300 acres and has become the "downtown" of Northeast Columbia – its retail and entertainment hub.

The Village includes everything from banks, restaurants and groceries to a 16-screen cinema to high-end boutiques and salons – even an indoor soccer and multi-sports complex.

Here are just a few of the dozens of businesses you'll find there:

  • American Eagle
  • Ann Taylor LOFT
  • Arizona Steakhouse
  • Belk
  • Books-A-Million
  • Coldwater Creek
  • Cracker Barrel
  • GameStop
  • Golf Etc.
  • The Home Depot
  • J.C. Penney
  • Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
  • New York & Company
  • Old Navy
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
  • Red Bowl Asian Bistro
  • Rooms to Go
  • Starbucks
  • Strasburg Children
  • Talbots
  • ULTA
  • Victoria's Secret
  • Walgreen's
  • Wild Wing Cafe
  • Wisteria Aveda Salon Spa
  • World Market