Visit Eau Claire
Popular places to visit
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
NOMA Bark Park
After visiting NOMA Bark Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Randolph Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Randolph Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.
Imara Woman
Learn about the local history of Columbia with a stop at Imara Woman. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Eau Claire Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Staff was courteous and room was clean. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Rooms updated excellent appearance. Room ac had some extra vibration sound to deal with and bat vent fan a little noisy needed to be tightened up. Food good coffee and hot water not enough closer to warm. Arrival erson was more friendly and pleasant compared to check out person. Overall very impressed ...
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The Graduate is our go to while in Columbia. Great stay.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Excellent
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
The staff was friendly. The breakfast was okay. The king suite was great. It had a living room & bedroom with doors in between. Clean, quiet updated room.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Eau Claire
Earlewood
Travelers like the parks in Earlewood, and Imara Woman is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Colonial Heights
While Colonial Heights isn't home to many top sights, Segra Park and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
St. Andrews
Travelers come to St. Andrews for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.
Downtown Columbia
Travelers come to Downtown Columbia for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
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.
