Arsenal Hill Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Arsenal Hill
Popular places to visit
Finlay Park
Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your holiday in 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.
Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Governor's Mansion
You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Governor's Mansion. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Richard Samuel Roberts House
You can learn about the history of Columbia with a visit to Richard Samuel Roberts House. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Top hotels in Arsenal Hill
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Great hotel with friendly staff, clean rooms and a great continental breakfast. The only negative was that my room faced the main road and it was noisy all night long.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Room was amazing and clean. Night desk was super courteous and accommodating.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
Everything was great
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Sleep Inn Columbia
Staff was very friendly and helped is get jointed rooms as we celebrated a birthday. Rooms were very clean and comfortably to sleep in. Only thing I see which had more variety on the breakfast menu. It wasn't much but it was good. Just need more choices then to wait long line for the waffle maker. ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC
Room was very clean and bed extremely comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Arsenal Hill
Downtown Columbia
Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
University Hill
Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travellers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
