Shandon
Columbia
Popular places to visit
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.
Columbia Museum of Art
Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.
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.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shandon
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Staff! Breakfast! Cleanliness! Location***
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
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Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Room was very clean, we had fresh towels everyday. I didn’t give five stars because I couldn’t find one banana or orange, or apple for breakfast. Everything else was super.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
clean room
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Great customer service and the showers were wonderful nice and clean.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
From registering to my departure everything was top shelf!
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shandon
Old Shandon
Though Old Shandon might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House.
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.
Melrose Heights
While Melrose Heights isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and South Carolina State 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 Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
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.
Waverly
While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Robert Mills Historic House and Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
