Old Shandon Travel Guide
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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.
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.
University of South Carolina
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Old Shandon

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Shandon

Shandon
While Shandon may 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 South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

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.

Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Township Auditorium and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, 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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.

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.
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- Fort Jackson
- University of South Carolina
- Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
- Colonial Life Arena
- Congaree National Park
- Township Auditorium
- Allen University
- South Carolina State Museum
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Palmetto Health Richland Hospital
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Polo Road Ball Park
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- South Carolina State Farmers Market
- Sesquicentennial State Park
- Saluda Shoals Park
- Frankie's Fun Park
- Harbison Theatre
- Columbia Place Mall