The Vista Travel Guide
Columbia
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Koger Center for the Arts
Enjoy a performance at Koger Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Top hotels in The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The front desk staff and service were wonderful.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The room was excellent. The front desk staff was awesome. The only issue I had was the hot water for the shower was very inconsistent but I suspect it may be related to some sort of environmental thing.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Rooms were clean, staff was great & friendly, breakfast options were plentiful!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
Reception and service and location were great
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
The room was clean and perfect for our size family.There were three adults and three children. We were in town for my daughter's graduation.From basic training at Fort Jackson. Although it's a little distance from the base.We liked that we weren't congested with all the others who were in town for ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Aloft Columbia Downtown
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful…had a wonderful trip visiting my niece at SCU
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Vista
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.
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.
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.
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 Wilson House.
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.
