Eau Claire Travel Guide
Columbia
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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.
Randolph Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Randolph Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
NOMA Bark Park
After visiting NOMA Bark Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Imara Woman
Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at Imara Woman. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Top hotels in Eau Claire
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Great room and excellent staff. I was very thankful that Courtney kindly facilitated the return of an item I left behind :)
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Great room
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Latoya at the front desk was very helpful to us with places to eat. She has a very welcoming smile. Very clean rooms and breakfast area. Pat keeps a very clean breakfast area and is very friendly. Breakfast pancakes are a favorite. Adranna check us out when we left and we told her we would be back ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Staff were friendly, rooms were clean, pretty easy to get by and lots of stores around. Wished the shower pressure was stronger in the bathroom. Would visit again
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Danyell at the front desk was very welcoming, and went over and beyond to make sure that our stay was comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
Clean rooms, close to Fort Jackson, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eau Claire
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Imara Woman is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.
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.
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.
