Eau Claire Travel Guide
Columbia
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Eau Claire
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Better places to stay for less money with free breakfast in the area
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Good enough for the price. Sont expect mich from the breafast.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
There were 2 dogs across the hall from our room. Their owners left them all evening and went out for dinner with friends. The dogs barked all evening. People down the hall were shouting 'Shut UP!!!'. I called the front desk and they came up and first told me there were no rooms for me to move to. ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Breakfast was great. Nice variety of items. The lady taking care of the breakfast area kept the area clean and all the food items stocked. I think her name was Denise. The room smelled musty and a spritz of Lysol spray might help.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Breakfast was very good and fresh.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest
Front desk was wonderful, place was disgusting!!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eau Claire
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Imara Woman is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 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 Richard Samuel Roberts House 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.
