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.
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.
Founders Park
Catch an event at Founders Park during your trip 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.
Downtown Columbia Hotel Deals
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Excellent staff, very clean
Reviewed on 20 October 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Very clean and the breakfast was beyond my expectations.
Reviewed on 29 October 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Peaceful
Reviewed on 26 October 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Great staff
Reviewed on 26 October 2025
Marriott Columbia
Staff was very helpful. Rooms were clean. It was right in the middle of downtown.
Reviewed on 30 October 2025
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Great!
Reviewed on 27 October 2025
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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens 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
- Colonial Life Arena
- Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
- Township Auditorium
- Benedict College
- Allen University
- South Carolina State House
- South Carolina State Museum
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- Columbia Museum of Art
- Segra Park
- Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
- Carolina Coliseum
- Soda City Market
- Founders Park
- First Baptist Church
- Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- Governor's Mansion
- Finlay Park
- Eugene E. Stone III Stadium
- Wilson House
- Trustus Theatre
- Saint Peter's Catholic Church
- Robert Mills Historic House and Park
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