Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Columbia Museum of Art
Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.
Founders Park
Catch an event at Founders Park during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Marvel at the stunning architecture and stained glass and examine the Civil War graves in this remarkable sanctuary in Columbia.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
clean room and courteous staff
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Friendly staff, good breakfast. Utilitarian rooms and have to pay for parking
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Nice room with lots of character!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Marriott Columbia
Staff was very helpful. Rooms were clean. It was right in the middle of downtown.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Peaceful
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG
Clean small room but sufficient since we just slept there one night and spent time with my daughter whose attending USC
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbia
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.
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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
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.
