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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 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.
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Founders Park
Catch an event at Founders Park during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Find out about the history of Columbia when you spend time at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Moxy Columbia Downtown
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbia
The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.
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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
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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- University of South Carolina
- Colonial Life Arena
- Township Auditorium
- Allen University
- South Carolina State Museum
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- Segra Park
- Carolina Coliseum
- Founders Park
- First Baptist Church
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- Finlay Park
- Eugene E. Stone III Stadium
- Trustus Theatre
- Saint Peter's Catholic Church
- Robert Mills Historic House and Park
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