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.
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.
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.
Koger Center for the Arts
Enjoy a performance at Koger Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in The Vista
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Breakfast was great and ao was parking
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Extremely polite and helpful. Very nice hotel, with great staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Great location for exploring downtown Columbia. We enjoyed the bar in the lobby and the outdoor patio space. Nice rooms, very comfy bed. Will definitely return in the future.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Lantern Columbia
This hotel is amazing. It is in a great location, the staff go above and beyond and our room was very clean. We highly recommend staying here and we will definitely book The Lantern for our next stay in Columbia.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
The charge for parking is ridiculous with as much as they charge for a night.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
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Reviewed on 18 Apr 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 Richard Samuel Roberts House 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.
