The Vista
Columbia
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.
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.
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.
Koger Center for the Arts
Get tickets for a show at Koger Center for the Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Top hotels in The Vista
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
Hilton Columbia Center
My entire reason for staying at the Hilton was because you advertised having a shuttle service to CAE. When I arrived the male reception representative said “what shuttle, there is no shuttle”. I explained it was on Expedia . “Oh, we don’t”, I was told. No apology, or saying the need to rectify the ...
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
Spotless room
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Aloft Columbia Downtown
The room was very clean and housekeeping kept it clean throughout my stay. They did an excellent job. Front desk staff were very friendly, professional and very helpful. Hotel is in a great location, within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 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 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.
