Visit Eau Claire
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.
NOMA Bark Park
After visiting NOMA Bark Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Randolph Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Randolph Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Imara Woman
Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at Imara Woman. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Eau Claire
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
The room was clean and the beds are comfortable. Wish the Keurig in our room had worked correctly.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Great for the price point.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Good
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Excellent, very attentive staff, delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The hotel is adorable and the beds are the best!!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eau Claire
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.
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.
