Lake Carolina Travel Guide

Columbia

A wooden pier extending into calm water during sunset.

Stay near popular Lake Carolina attractions

Harborside Circle Park

After visiting Harborside Circle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
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Things to do

Columbia, SC

Capital City Heritage Walk Guided Tour

฿1,230
per adult
Capital City Heritage Walk Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Lake Carolina

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

3 out of 5
434 Columbiana Dr Columbia SC
The price is ฿2,806 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,806
฿3,143 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,277 reviews)
"The bed was not that great."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

3 out of 5
7333 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia SC
The price is ฿3,356 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,356
฿3,759 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Williams Brice Stadium and Colonial ...
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Sleep Inn Columbia

Sleep Inn Columbia

2.5 out of 5
1901 Rockland Rd Columbia SC
The price is ฿2,769 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,769
฿2,991 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sleep Inn Columbia
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

2.5 out of 5
1539 Horseshoe Dr Columbia SC
The price is ฿2,570 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,570
฿2,879 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,531 reviews)
"This Wyndham Garden doesn’t represent the Brand!!!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2.5 out of 5
400 Gervais Street Columbia SC
The price is ฿3,211 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,211
฿3,596 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Colonial Life Arena and Riverbanks Zoo and ...
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3 out of 5
630 Assembly St Columbia SC
The price is ฿4,168 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,168
฿4,668 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
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Where to stay in Lake Carolina

Find the best Lake Carolina areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Trinity Episcopal Church with a cemetery and a fence.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a well-lit street.

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.

A cityscape with prominent government buildings, including a large white structure with columns and a dome, surrounded by smaller buildings and a mix of green spaces and urban development.

Rosewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.

A cityscape with a large stadium, dense urban buildings, and surrounding greenery.

Eau Claire

Travellers like the parks in Eau Claire, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A cityscape with a prominent historic building with a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a mix of greenery.

Shandon

While Shandon may 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.

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