Lake Carolina Travel Guide
Columbia
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Stay near popular Lake Carolina attractions
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
"Wonderful staff also very clean"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Sleep Inn Columbia
"Part of my low rating wad due to reconstruction that I wish I had know about. The breakfast kitchen lady on morning 1 was rude. On morning 2 she seem to hate her job. The walls were paper thin and we could hear our neighbors intimacy sessions. I did get to move to another room but there were no more ..."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
"The hotel is wonderful. Best breakfast at a hotel of this caliber. Love the self serve store downstairs. My only gripe is the parking. 60% of all parking spaces are labeled "compact" and suck even for a midsize car. I've stayed here more than once so it's not stopping me BUT definitely a consideration ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Where to stay in Lake Carolina
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.
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.
Rosewood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.
Shandon
While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.
