Lake Carolina Travel Guide
Columbia
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Harborside Circle Park
After visiting Harborside Circle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
Lake Carolina
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Carolina during your travels in Columbia.
Woodleigh Green
After visiting Woodleigh Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
This hotel was exceptional! Very clean whirlpool tub was nice and having all the amenities needed in the room was great ! I would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
The staff was very helpful timely check in. Room was clean. The slide lock on room door was totally missing. The elevator ceiling tile was missing giving access to lighting overhead. Vulgar language was inscribed on wall of elevator.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Left early didn’t take breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Loved our stay .
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Beth ably assisted our later in the evening check in 5 stars for courtesy and information she provided. Lobby, room and dining area were very clean. Room and hallway carpet looked new - great. Bed was very comfortable. Bʻfast was typical continental breakfast with edition of self made waffles. Recommend ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Carolina
Rose Creek
While Rose Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like North Springs Lake and Village at Sandhill Mall.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Township Auditorium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pinehurst
While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Wilson House.
