Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Courteous staff. Convient location.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Easy, front desk staff was friendly and very welcoming.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Nice room, great fitness facility, very good breakfast, helpful staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
The staff was very friendly. Loved the bar and food. Great location for Gamecocks basketball games
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
The toom was spotless! The entire staff was awesome! The location was great! The amenities were amazing! We loved everything about this hitel.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Trundle
Friendly staff and accommodations are spacious
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
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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, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
