Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
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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 theatre 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 theatre 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 theatre 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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre 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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Yes and yes!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Room was not only beautiful but very clean. Staff was gracious - it was a perfect stay.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The clean room, delicious breakfast and friendly staff at checked out
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Marriott Columbia
Stayed for a quick night of a concert. Everything was clean and easily accessible. Overall great experience.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
It was so brief, couldn’t tell you
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Staff were very friendly. Rooms clean and well maintained. Food was good. Great location
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbia
The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.
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
Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travellers 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
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Robert Mills Historic House and Park.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- University of South Carolina
- Colonial Life Arena
- Township Auditorium
- South Carolina State Museum
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Allen University
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- Segra Park
- Finlay Park
- Carolina Coliseum
- Founders Park
- Columbia Regional Visitors Center
- First Baptist Church
- Robert Mills Historic House and Park
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- Nathaniel J. Frederick House
- Town Theatre
- Eugene E. Stone III Stadium
- Mann-Simons Cottage
- Saint Peter's Catholic Church
- Trustus Theatre
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