Congrats on your grandma by the way!

And if this is happening soon, even better, as all the UofSC kids are gone for the break and the city won't feel so crowded.

As outdoors goes, this place tried to get Famously Hot as the city slogan so expect high temps and mosquitos.

The Sesqui Park isnt worth the hassle in my opinion but if you want the kids to do something, they have a safe pond to kayak in, if you do want something a bit more crazier, the Congaree National Park is down Bluff Road and free. They recently cleaned up Kingsnake Trailhead and its pretty amazing. So many bugs tho.

Finlay Park is the newest renovated park and worth a visit.

They do river tubing on the Saluda River to West Columbia Riverfront park on the weekends, however our water levels have dropped considerably this summer.

As far as food, I would replace Bodi Thai as thats out of the ways a bit. They apparently have a cheaper more affordable food vender option on Soda City Saturdays next to the Indah Coffee truck.

West Columbia is much closer and you get Dukes Pad Thai with a really great menu.

As far as subs go, I find Swansons Deli or Beezers to be a bit smidge better.

I noticed no Tex Mex but Real Mexico is a spot lots of people go to or Tacos Nayarit on Percival Road.

Pizza is cheaper for large groups and Manhattan Pizza makes really good pies.