Enjoy A Boutique Bowling Experience, Then Stay At An Art Deco Hotel In South Carolina's Capital City
By AnneMarie|Published July 25, 2023
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South Carolina has been home for AnneMarie since 2001. Her favorite part of the state is Lake Jocassee. An App State alumna, it's always the mountains; the lake bonus makes it heavenly. When not writing about the state, she may be spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, or out somewhere enjoying nature.
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South Carolina’s capital city, Columbia, is a great day trip destination. But there are many options for things to do and places to eat, so you may wish to opt for an overnighter or weekend adventure if you’d like more time to explore this neat city. And where better to start in any place than Main Street? For this adventure, we’re starting out at The Grand on Main, a fun boutique bowling alley that’s so much more than just bowling. Then, it’s just a few steps or quick drive to the next block over for a stay in the best hotel in Columbia, S.C., Hotel Trundle.
Boutique bowling alleys have been on the rise in recent years as interest has risen in social types of places for people to go with friends, family, and colleagues that are outside of a traditional bar or restaurant setting.
The Grand on Main opened in 2017 after delays due to a tragic fire that started from a spark from a welder's torch while renovations were being completed on the building dating back to 1866.
It's the only destination on Main Street with fun activities besides going to the movies. Enjoy bowling in one of seven state-of-the-art Brunswick bowling lanes with automated scoring, retractable bumpers, and mechanisms to measure the speed of the bowling balls – a rainbow range of colors from purple to green to hot pink.
But in fact, the building used to house The Grand Theatre, which opened in 1909 as a vaudeville house that offered both live performances and moving motion pictures. This history inspired the name for the bowling alley and the old sign was kept. And along with bowling, you can enjoy a delicious meal in an upscale casual dining atmosphere.
The Grand on Main also has an arcade, pool, shuffleboard, and other classic games available to play.
If you'd rather check in to your hotel before bowling, Hotel Trundle is located on Taylor Street in the block adjacent to the one where The Grand on Main sits.
This top Columbia hotel offers modern rooms and amenities with fun, artistic decor, and you'll be greeted with welcome drinks, a really nice touch. This unique boutique hotel resulted from the renovations of three historic buildings, and the end result is an incredible place some have said will be their go-to when traveling to or through Columbia!
Choose from the following packages: Summer, The Sweet Stay, Outdoorsy, Birthday, Classic Night Out, Foodie, Life is a Zoo, Movie Night, Brewery, and Picnic Fancy. Military discounts are also available!
Book this best hotel in Columbia, S.C., Hotel Trundle, now to get this adventure started! It will be one you won’t soon forget.
Have you ever explored South Carolina’s capital? What is your favorite thing to do or see there?
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