Downtown Columbia, SC
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South Carolina State House
Find out about the history of Columbia when you spend time at South Carolina State House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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
You can study the exhibits at Columbia Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Downtown Columbia Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The Graduate is our go to while in Columbia. Great stay.
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Great hotel, highly recommend it
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
The staff was kind and helpful. The room was spotless. The location was great
Reviewed on 15 January 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The hotel was very new and very clean. The staff was extremely helpful and obviously well trained. Convenient location, short walk to city hall, restaurants and bars.
Reviewed on 17 January 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
Friendly staff | convenient location |
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
Hotel Trundle
They have great amenities. Clean rooms and great walkable neighborhood.
Reviewed on 10 January 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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 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 Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Downtown Columbia, SC
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- University of South Carolina
- Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
- Colonial Life Arena
- Township Auditorium
- Benedict College
- South Carolina State House
- Allen University
- South Carolina State Museum
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Columbia Museum of Art
- Segra Park
- Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
- Soda City Market
- Carolina Coliseum
- Governor's Mansion
- First Baptist Church
- Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
- Saint Peter's Catholic Church
- Founders Park
- Finlay Park
- Columbia Regional Visitors Center
- Robert Mills Historic House and Park
- Wilson House
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
- Trustus Theatre
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