The Vista Travel Guide
Columbia
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.
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.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to 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 The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
This is a great property. It is within walking distance to shops, restaurants and just about anything you may want to do.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Great location in downtown Columbia! Convenient parking and nice amenities.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
The directions lead you to a door which was no longer the entrace. There is a sign on the door instructing you to enter on an entirely different street. It was a little cold that evening. You have to pay for parking which I wasn't aware since it was not stated. The ftont desk rep. Stated the parking ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
The bathroom was disgusting! Notified front desk and nothing was done! The overall room was not clean at all!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
Hotel was very clean and pool was clean too. The breakfast is full and even has fruit and lots of options, and Shirley keeps the breakfast stocked and piping hot.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Aloft Columbia Downtown
staff, location, clean, excellent location
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Vista
Downtown Columbia
Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
Arsenal Hill
Unique features of Arsenal Hill include the restaurants and live music. Make a stop by Governor's Mansion or Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
