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 Canal and Riverfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in 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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of South Carolina during your travels 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
The hotel & the room itself was clean. The staff was was very courteous and nice. I will definitely stay there again and again.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
We enjoyed our stay here during the most recent holiday. Check-in was smooth, the room and main areas were spotless. Overall great property!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
All good
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Loved our stay .
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Very friendly staff, clean room and comfortable bed. Very quiet location (not much going on in the area but right next to the highway). Not much choice for breakfast but at this price, one can't ask for too much.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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 South Carolina State House.
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.
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.
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.
