Visit Eau Claire
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.
Imara Woman
Learn about the local history of Columbia with a stop at Imara Woman. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Randolph Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Randolph Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.
NOMA Bark Park
After visiting NOMA Bark Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Top hotels in Eau Claire
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 Eau Claire
Earlewood
Travelers like the parks in Earlewood, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
St. Andrews
Travelers come to St. Andrews for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.
Downtown Columbia
Travelers come to Downtown Columbia for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
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.
