Lake Carolina Travel Guide
Columbia
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Popular places to visit
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.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your holiday in 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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Harborside Circle Park
After visiting Harborside Circle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
Lake Carolina
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Carolina during your travels in Columbia.
Harborside Village Green
Harborside Village Green is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Staff was courteous. Hotel was very clean. Great amenities.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Room was great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
The room met up to my expectations. The staff was.. GREAT!! Whenever I comeback into town. I will most definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The hotel was unique from lobby to room. Exceptionally clean and a fun place to stay.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Everything about my stay was nice, the property was clean and how the court yard is set up with all the games. My room was nice and clean and the bed was very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and nice.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The room was located across from a crazy loud bar with nightly music until 2am then people hanging out after. Garbage trucks outside around 5am the room above was sounded like people were moving furniture at 6ish it was absolutely insane. And despite multiple requests to have the room cleaned over ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Carolina
Rose Creek
While Rose Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Village at Sandhill Mall and Richland Library Sandhills.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Township Auditorium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pinehurst
While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Wilson House.
