Arsenal Hill Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Arsenal Hill
Popular places to visit
Finlay Park
Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.
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.
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Governor's Mansion
You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Governor's Mansion. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Arsenal Hill
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
One of my favorite hotels in Columbia sc.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
The staff was very friendly, clean room and quiet just the way I like it.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Great hotel, clean and the staff was welcoming
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Staff at front desk rude and dismissive.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
I like the room
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arsenal Hill
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.
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Imara Woman is a top attraction you might want to visit.
University Hill
Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travellers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
