Downtown Columbia, SC
Columbia
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Popular places to visit
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Museum of Art
Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.
Finlay Park
Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Downtown Columbia Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Helpful staff. Cozy room. Great location. The bathroom needed an updated toilet and cleaner shower.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Easy, front desk staff was friendly and very welcoming.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
NIce staff with a wonderful hot breakfast. Great room.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Everything was clean and the staff was nice and helpful. The hotel was very close to the center of town and the State House. Special thanks to Emilla at the checkout.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Spotless room, excellent staff, convenient location, quite rooms, amazing breakfast.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Hotel Trundle
Clean room Helpful staff
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Columbia
The Vista
The Vista is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts.
Arsenal Hill
Unique features of Arsenal Hill include the restaurants and live music. Make a stop by Governor's Mansion or Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse while you're exploring the area.
University Hill
University Hill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium.
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
Waverly
While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Robert Mills Historic House and Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
