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 Tega Cay Golf Club or Lake Wylie.
Rosewood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.
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.
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.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Didnt have breakfast, was not complimentary. Staff were friendly, comfortable beds, laundry facilities and pool area nice
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Florence
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
stayAPT Suites Columbia-Irmo Harbison
Great stay.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
stayAPT Suites Rock Hill
Everything was excellent. Like a small apartment
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Hangar Lofts Hotel
Nice space. Could have been a little cleaner and poor quality bath linens for the rates. No kitchen towels and limited kitchen accessories (coffee cups). Not much around the location.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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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.
Magnolia Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Magnolia Mall during your trip to Florence. While in this trendy 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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of South Carolina during your travels 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.
- Fort Jackson
- University of South Carolina
- Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
- Colonial Life Arena
- Darlington Raceway
- Township Auditorium
- Congaree National Park
- Shaw Air Force Base
- Lake Marion
- Magnolia Mall
- Mcleod Regional Medical Center
- Santee State Park
- Lake Wylie
- Novant Health BMX Supercross Track
- Bruce's Field
