Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
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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 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.
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.
Finlay Park
Finlay Park is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Very clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Nice hotel. Walkable to USC. Great staff.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Friendly staff, very clean room and common areas, great location, cute decor and nice bar!
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Spotless room. Very courteous staff.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
I will be coming back to the Sheraton for sure great hotel amazing service and staff rooftop bar is really great as well.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Marriott Columbia
Great! Clean, Gym was nice, good breakfast, free coffee/tea. Pool under construction but hotel is very nice. Parking is in garage so safe, downtown hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 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 Robert Mills Historic House and Park.
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.
Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
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- University of South Carolina
- Colonial Life Arena
- Township Auditorium
- South Carolina State Museum
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Allen University
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- Segra Park
- Carolina Coliseum
- Founders Park
- Finlay Park
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- First Baptist Church
- Saint Peter's Catholic Church
- Trustus Theatre
- Mann-Simons Cottage
- Robert Mills Historic House and Park
- Columbia Marionette Theater
- Town Theatre
- Eugene E. Stone III Stadium
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