The Vista
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 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.
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.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
South Carolina State Museum
You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Clean room, great staff, great location
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Staff was very nice. Facilities were clean and well layed out. We were there for a wedding in the area. The hotel lobby was big for visiting friends and family before and after wedding.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
We enjoyed our stay. The rooms were comfortable, they were very clean and had very nice employees.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
Beds were very comfortable in the entire hotel was very clean and quiet.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
The Lobby was very clean and tidy as well as the hallways and room..
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Clean rooms
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Vista
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.
Arsenal Hill
Unique features of Arsenal Hill include the restaurants and live music. Make a stop by Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse or Governor's Mansion 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 Township Auditorium and Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital.
