Lake Carolina Travel Guide
Columbia
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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.
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
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Front desk staff was wonderful. I was in and out without issue. Check in was a sinch. Miesha texted to check in on me to make sure my stay was sufficient. I will always choose this location whenever I am in this area.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
No one at reception noticed 2 people out front vaping. It was the front desk person and another employee. She was very rude and unable to properly explain the pet policy. Told us to leave if we didn't like it. And refused to call the manager when requesting it. Said she didnt want to. Several people ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Friendly and clean
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Breakfast was great. Nice variety of items. The lady taking care of the breakfast area kept the area clean and all the food items stocked. I think her name was Denise. The room smelled musty and a spritz of Lysol spray might help.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest
The cleaner they use on the floors is slimy. No wi-fi the entire weekend. Loud banging above. No tv couldn’t even watch a movie on my phone because it just kept buffering. Yes I called the front desk and they were no help. They didn’t even bother to ask me how my stay was when I checked out. I should ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
