Columbia, SC
Travel Guide
Visit Columbia
Where to stay in Columbia
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.
Rosewood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.
Shandon
While Shandon 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 South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
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.
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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
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.
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.
University of South Carolina
Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Other places like Columbia
- Fort Jackson
- University of South Carolina
- Williams Brice Stadium
- Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
- Colonial Life Arena
- Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
- South Carolina State Fairgrounds
- Township Auditorium
- Benedict College
- Village at Sandhill Mall
- Columbiana Centre
- Hilton Field
- Allen University
- South Carolina State House
- South Carolina State Museum
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Palmetto Health Richland Hospital
- William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Polo Road Ball Park
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- Sesquicentennial State Park
- Columbia Museum of Art
- Saluda Shoals Park
- Frankie's Fun Park
- Columbia Place Mall
- Segra Park
- Harbison State Forest
- Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
- Palmetto Health Heart Hospital
- Carolina Coliseum
- Soda City Market