3 Best Day Trips from Charlotte

"Wander into the heart of Columbia's downtown on any given weekend, and you'll come upon the Soda City market and its multitude of offerings: food (doughnuts, kombucha, burritos, brunch), gifts, and more from 150 vendors. The market sets up every Saturday morning (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) year-round, rain or shine. One of the busiest stalls is City Roots, an urban farm; if you like to cook, don't miss its microgreens. Beyond that, it's best to simply wander until you find whatever strikes your fancy, whether it's a pound of parsnips or handmade scarves." - Stephanie Burt