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.
Finlay Park
Finlay Park 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.
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 30 January 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Easy, front desk staff was friendly and very welcoming.
Reviewed on 24 January 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
NIce staff with a wonderful hot breakfast. Great room.
Reviewed on 27 January 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 29 January 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Spotless room, excellent staff, convenient location, quite rooms, amazing breakfast.
Reviewed on 30 January 2026
Hotel Trundle
Clean room Helpful staff
Reviewed on 28 January 2026
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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.
Downtown Columbia, SC
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- University of South Carolina
- Colonial Life Arena
- Township Auditorium
- Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
- Benedict College
- Koger Center for the Arts
- South Carolina State House
- Allen University
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- South Carolina State Museum
- Columbia Museum of Art
- Segra Park
- Governor's Mansion
- Soda City Market
- Carolina Coliseum
- Finlay Park
- First Baptist Church
- Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
- Saint Peter's Catholic Church
- Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- Founders Park
- Robert Mills Historic House and Park
- Columbia Regional Visitors Center
- Wilson House
