Lake Carolina Travel Guide
Columbia
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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.
Harborside Circle Park
After visiting Harborside Circle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
Lake Carolina
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Carolina during your travels in Columbia.
Harborside Village Green
Harborside Village Green is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
It’s a pretty nice hotel. Lobby is nice and room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was not included but there is coffee
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
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Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Room was good, but not as accessible as some. Breakfast had fruit available which is always nice
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Perfect
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Yes and yes!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The clean room, delicious breakfast and friendly staff at checked out
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Carolina
Rose Creek
While Rose Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Village at Sandhill Mall and Richland Library Sandhills.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pinehurst
While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Township Auditorium and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
