Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
Columbia

Visit Downtown Columbia
Popular places to visit
James K. Polk Ancestral Home
You can browse the exhibits at James K. Polk Ancestral Home, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Columbia. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Columbia Athenaeum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Columbia Athenaeum during your trip to Columbia.
James K. Polk House
You can study the exhibits at James K. Polk House, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Columbia. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.
Columbia City Hall
After visiting Columbia City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum
You can take time to visit aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Discover the area's entertainment choices and churches.
Maury County Public Library
After visiting Maury County Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia

Richland Inn of Columbia
very helpful
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Comfort Suites Columbia I-65
The hotel itself was fine. It’s exactly what you pay for. My only issue and is there are no sit down restaurants anywhere nearby to walk to. After sitting in a car I like to walk to grab dinner. Nothing around but a Mexican restaurant, which is very good. However, I’d of liked more options.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Best Western Spring Hill Inn & Suites
Excellent experience. Friendly staff, good breakfast, clean rooms. Would definitely book again.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Columbia I-65
My partner and I drove over 7 hours from North Carolina to this hotel for a concert we were attending and we were very tired and looking forward to relaxing a bit. Upon checking in, we were informed there was no running hot water. We were not offered any discount or compensation for this. Once we ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

A Richland Inn Lewisburg
Very nice place and would gladly stay agin
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Spring Hill by IHG
Very clean, friendly and helpful staff!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbia

Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District
If you're spending some time in Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District, Columbia City Hall and aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
