Old Shandon Travel Guide
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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.
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

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Lighting in all areas is garish and operating room harsh.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Clean
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Sleep Inn Columbia
Very calm and quiet place. Rooms were out of date. Make sure to have a usb charger or brings block for a c charger. Beth the lady at night was so nice. The lady in the mornings is also sweet. The housekeepers were even super nice. The shower had amazing pressure and the beds were comfy!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Parking was easy, area and room was clean. Staff were helpful and nice! Breakfast was good. Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Staff was amazing! Property is a little older but very well kept.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC
The room was completely dirty when we went to the front desk, (nmitch) brought us cleaning supplies so that we could clean the room ourselves and said that if we kept bothering her she would call the police to have us removed from the hotel, since she had many people to check in.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.

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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium 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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

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.
