University Hill Travel Guide
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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 Museum of Art
Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.
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.
University of South Carolina
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of South Carolina during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre 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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Top hotels in University Hill
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Room was not only beautiful but very clean. Staff was gracious - it was a perfect stay.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
It’s a pretty nice hotel. Lobby is nice and room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was not included but there is coffee
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Great room, recently renovated.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Room was good, but not as accessible as some. Breakfast had fruit available which is always nice
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Perfect
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Yes and yes!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
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.
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.
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.
Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may 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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
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.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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