Downtown Columbia
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Popular places to visit
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
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 theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Museum of Art
Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.
Finlay Park
Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Terrible. I was placed in a room with a leak in the ceiling. The leak may have been from a cooling unit on the floor above. There was one person on staff overnight for the entire building.I was told no one was on staff overnight and they were at full capacity. They refused to refund me because I ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Room was great
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Everything was really nice. Wednesday's happy hr was great and food was very good
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Clean, quiet
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Moxy Columbia Downtown
Clean room, great location!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Comfortable bed and pillow, a must for me! Clean room and great staff!
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbia
The Vista
The Vista is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts.
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
University Hill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium.
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travelers 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
While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Wilson House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
