Visit Eau Claire
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.
Randolph Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Randolph Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Imara Woman
Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at Imara Woman. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
NOMA Bark Park
After visiting NOMA Bark Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Top hotels in Eau Claire
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
No problems
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
The hotel was fantastic. It’s in a bit of a sketchy neighborhood.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
Very healthy breakfast!!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Sleep Inn Columbia
Staff was very friendly and helped is get jointed rooms as we celebrated a birthday. Rooms were very clean and comfortably to sleep in. Only thing I see which had more variety on the breakfast menu. It wasn't much but it was good. Just need more choices then to wait long line for the waffle maker. ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC
From the front desk clerks to the cleaning staff to those who kept the breakfast buffet supplied each morning, the hotel was excellent. However, those planning to use this hotel should be aware that the bathroom is VERY small. The door barely misses the toilet when opened and the toilet is so close ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Breakfast was late getting out out and noisy room due to proximity to highway
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eau Claire
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
