South Carolina Midlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Carolina Midlands
Where to stay in South Carolina Midlands
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.
Tega Cay
You'll enjoy the theme parks and golf courses in Tega Cay. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Wylie or Tega Cay Golf Club.
Rosewood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina Military Museum and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Seven Oaks
Seven Oaks is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saluda Shoals Park and Three Rivers Greenway.
Shandon
While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Nice property, clean room.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
“Free” breakfast was overpriced. Simple stuff (like no salt & pepper, not to mention other missing items, like a meat offering in the chafing dish next to the scrambled eggs). Not like dish was dirty because it had been emptied. Looked like nothing had ever been in it yet, at 7:45 AM (opened at 6:30). ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Rooms were clean and staff very friendly
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
stayAPT Suites Columbia-Irmo Harbison
Great stay with even better staff. Amenities are great. Parking is easy.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
stayAPT Suites Rock Hill
Clean and staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Carowinds Camp Wilderness
Cleanest place to stay we have ever had Staff was friendly and efficient Area is conveniently located near grocery store Aldis, and several restaraunt choices However, lots of noise from near by airport
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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.
Magnolia Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Magnolia Mall during your trip to Florence. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
University of South Carolina
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
