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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Top hotels in Arsenal Hill
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
The hotel was nice enough. I just stayed for 1 night.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Clean rooms, friendly service. The only hold bace was only a few towels.We called the desk and they never brought us towels. Plus they charged us 14.99 + tax for. Breakfast.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
“Free” breakfast was overpriced. Simple stuff (like no salt & pepper, not to mention other missing items, like a meat offering in the chafing dish next to the scrambled eggs). Not like dish was dirty because it had been emptied. Looked like nothing had ever been in it yet, at 7:45 AM (opened at 6:30). ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Great staff. Literally working non stop
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Fast service and great perks!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The best staff, and great location
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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 Three Rivers Greenway 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 Robert Mills Historic House and Park.
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.
