Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Downtown Columbia
Popular places to visit
James K. Polk Ancestral Home
You can browse the exhibits at James K. Polk Ancestral Home, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Columbia. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Columbia Athenaeum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Columbia Athenaeum during your trip to Columbia.
Columbia City Hall
After visiting Columbia City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
James K. Polk House
You can study the exhibits at James K. Polk House, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Columbia. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.
Maury County Public Library
After visiting Maury County Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum
You can take time to visit aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Discover the area's entertainment choices and churches.
Things to do
4 Hour Back Country Can-Am Experience
Big Machine Distillery Guided Distillery Tour With Tastings
4 Hour Can-Am Experience to Hampshire Wineries
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Richland Inn of Columbia
"I have to go through way too much to get the security deposit I put down to get a room back! My bank said the property released it back to my card & my bank said the Richland inn did not."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Columbia I-65
"Overall our one night here was great. Check in was fast and smooth, and the gentleman who checked me in was very nice. Everything in the lobby appeared to be clean and in good order. The room was very spacious and clean with a king bed, sofa and chair. So why three stars? The breakfast bar is open ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia
"The room was disgusting. Lights did not work, floor was sticky, towels were discolored, no soap or shampoo provided, the chair was cracked and the mattresses were terrible. I will never stay here again!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Best Western Spring Hill Inn & Suites
"great place to stay. breakfast was very good"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
A Richland Inn Lewisburg
"hot even with air at max sheets terrible room bathroom clean breakfast ok"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Spring Hill by IHG
"Choose this over any other hotel in the area. Trust me."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Columbia
Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District
If you're spending some time in Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District, Columbia City Hall and aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
