There are more than 50 festivals in Woodfield and the surrounding areas. This means that you can find a festival to enjoy virtually every weekend of the year!
Woodfield, SC is a census designated place with a rough population of a little over 9,000. It's basically a suburb of Columbia but don't let that fool you-Woodfield has a lot to offer in its own right!
Moving Here
If you want to rent a home or apartment in Woodfield, then you're in luck. This is not tough to do and you will find plenty of southern hospitality to help you out along the way! You will, of course, need the standard first and last month's rent along with a security deposit. In this area pet deposits are the norm in apartment complexes but rather rare in single-family homes. A monthly fee for pets is even rarer.
You will need deposits for the utilities and it's generally a good idea to take your rental agreement with you when you apply for services. The deposits are run at about the national average for utility deposits; if you are moving from someplace within the service area you can generally transfer your electric service and skip the deposit.
Neighborhoods
There are no neighborhoods in Woodfield because this area itself is essentially a suburb of Columbia and is itself a neighborhood; you can thank the census for that. Finding apartments to rent or rental property in Woodfield is not a difficult task. You can drive around and scope out the area and see which parts appeal to you or you can simply check out newspaper and online ads. There are several apartments complexes that you will want to look into because of the amenities offered. The summers here are hot, and an apartment complex with a swimming pool brings welcome relief.
Woodfield South Point
This apartment complex features spacious apartments in a beautifully landscaped community. Amenities include appliances, a clothing care center, fitness center, cyber cafe, and the glorious swimming pool for those hot summer days! Here you are close to both Parson Jack's Cafe and the Angel Oak Restaurant.
Woodfield Long Point
This complex of luxury apartments features spacious living in your home and plenty of amenities nearby. There is a historic hiking trail, beautiful pool, a pet park, and a fitness center. Woodfield Long Point is nearby several chain restaurants, including a Starbucks. It's also close to the Long Point Grill restaurant if you're in the mood for something a bit fancier.
Living in Woodfield
This is South Carolina at its finest. You are fairly close to the city of Columbia so you can take advantage of the amenities offered there ,including fine dining, museums, and galleries. You have the advantage of living away from the city but don't worry, there are plenty of amenities in your immediate area!
The weather here is, in a word, superb! Winters are generally mild and spring and autumn are beautiful. Summer has its overbearing moments, but overall, this is a great place to live weather-wise. If you can, get a place where you have access to a pool or plan to spend time at the community pool during the summer.
Once you settle in and start looking around you are going to be pleased with what you find. If you are hungry, go to the Little Pigs Barbecue on Alpine Road for an all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet! There aren't many places that have all you can eat ribs on a buffet and these are some of the best ribs you will find anywhere. Over on Two Notch Road you will find Lizard's Thicket. This local favorite boasts some of the best fried chicken in America. The prices are great and you can stop in for an early breakfast; their ham slabs are the stuff of legend!
If you are in the mood for something more exotic, Woodfield has a Vietnamese restaurant on Decker called Pho Viet and their Vegetable Pho is especially good. Also on Decker you will find Korean O-Bok Restaurant with excellent Galbi.
If you want a really cool little bar to visit with your friends, head over to Pam's Front Porch on Parklane. This is a great place where the beer is always ice cold and the gossip red hot! Darrell's Place on Percival is another great bar to visit if you want to catch the game and hang out with other sports lovers. There isn't much hot gossip here but the wings are killer!
If it's festivals and the arts that interest you, then you have your work cut out trying to fit everything into your schedule. A few highlights include the World Beer Festival in January, the Carolina Cup, The April Wine Tasting at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, the Peach Festival in July, The Blues Festival in October and the Holiday Parade in December. That's barely the tip of the festival iceberg!
Museums feature prominently in this area and nearby Columbia is the home of the South Carolina State Museum. Just when you think you have seen everything they have to offer they will change the exhibits and you get to start all over again. There is also the Children's Museum located close by and it has plenty of hands-on exhibits to entertain kids and adults of all ages.
One of the finest and most beautiful zoos in the nation is located here. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has more than 2,000 animals and one of the most incredible botanical gardens in the world. This is a large zoo and garden area so plan to break your visit up and return often.
The area is also rich in history, especially that of the Civil War and Early America. This city has many self-guided walking tours so be sure and check those out. There are also guided home tours, colonial era farms, Civil War reenactments and a host of other activities of a historical nature that will keep you entertained for years to come.
