Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
Columbia
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Popular places to visit
James K. Polk House
You can study the exhibits at James K. Polk House, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Columbia. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.
Columbia Athenaeum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Columbia Athenaeum during your trip to Columbia.
James K. Polk Ancestral Home
You can browse the exhibits at James K. Polk Ancestral Home, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Columbia. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Polk Home
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Polk Home during your trip to Columbia.
Columbia City Hall
After visiting Columbia City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum
You can take time to visit aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Discover the area's entertainment choices and churches.
Things to do
Big Machine Distillery Guided Distillery Tour With Tastings
4 Hour Back Country Can-Am Experience
Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Private Tour from Nashville
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Best Western Spring Hill Inn & Suites
Spotless courteous. A+
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia
There was a big crack in the bathtub and an electrical outlet had no cover. Also...it's just us ...but we expected more than a breakfast sandwich to unwrap and microwave, waffles, and yogurt fir breakfast....there was coffee and orange drink..no milk.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Comfort Suites Columbia I-65
Very spacious, clean room, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Columbia by IHG
Everything was fine. Nice hotel. Would request a room on the back side of the hotel next time. Highway noise is very loud.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Richland Inn of Columbia
Don't smoke just outside your room, they will accuse you of smoking inside and charge your card an extra $120, staff is rude, room smelled like paint thinner
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Spring Hill, TN
Room was Great! Staff was Great!! Definitely staying there again!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbia
Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District
If you're spending some time in Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District, aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum and Columbia City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
