Lake Carolina
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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.
University of South Carolina
Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Nice and clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
This moderate price La Quinta was a pleasant surprise for the money. Very clean facility, rooms seem all upgraded (mine was) and the standard item free breakfast bar. It was the perfect stop off for a pet owner right on the highway. I regularly travel between Ohio and Florida through Columbia, South ...
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Convenient location right off the highway. Clean. Would stay again.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Nice location and up to date!!
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Clean very nice room and lobby.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
I would give it five star but unfortunately there’s one thing that i disliked. everything about the hotel was nice, they even give a paper with all of the local restaurants and things to do in the area along with having a bar. the room was clean and accessible and very accommodating however my dislike ...
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Carolina
Rose Creek
While there might not be top attractions in Rose Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Village at Sandhill Mall and Richland Library Sandhills.
Colonial Heights
While Colonial Heights isn't home to many top sights, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and Segra Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pinehurst
While there might not be top attractions in Pinehurst, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Ponder Fine Arts Gallery.
Melrose Heights
While Melrose Heights isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Columbia Urban League 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 Columbia Urban League.
Waverly
While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
