The Vista 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.
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.
South Carolina State Museum
You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, 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.
Top hotels in The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Very nice rooms very clean. Everybody was pleasant and very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Paid parking was a surprise
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
The hotel was very difficult to find. Its downtown Columbia and the name of the hotel is not very visible. However when we finally got there, the parking, the staff and the hotel was perfect.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hilton Columbia Center
Efficient, friendly service. Very personable. Our room was clean and comfortable. Walking distance to restaurants and Colonial Life Arena.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Everything!!! The whole stay was fantastic.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Aloft Columbia Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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 Ponder Fine Arts Gallery.
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.
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- Colonial Life Arena
- South Carolina State Museum
- Koger Center for the Arts
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Columbia Regional Visitors Center
- Trustus Theatre
- Saint Peter's Catholic Church
- South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
- Nathaniel J. Frederick House
- Fort Jackson
- University of South Carolina
- Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
- Township Auditorium
- Congaree National Park
- Allen University
- Frankie's Fun Park
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- Polo Road Ball Park
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