Lake Carolina Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Lake Carolina
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.
Harborside Circle Park
After visiting Harborside Circle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
Lake Carolina
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Carolina during your travels in Columbia.
Woodleigh Green
After visiting Woodleigh Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
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 Lake Carolina
Rose Creek
While Rose Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Village at Sandhill Mall and Richland Library Sandhills.
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.
Pinehurst
While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit 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.
