Shandon Travel Guide
Columbia
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
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 Shandon

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
clean hotel
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
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Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Room was good, but not as accessible as some. Breakfast had fruit available which is always nice
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Perfect
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Sleep Inn Columbia
Fast Check In
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Yes and yes!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shandon

Old Shandon
While Old 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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.

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 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.

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.

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