Lyon Street Travel Guide
Columbia
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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.

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.
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.
University of South Carolina
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of South Carolina during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do

Guided Congaree National Park Kayak Tour

Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Lyon Street

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
The room was clean and the beds are comfortable. Wish the Keurig in our room had worked correctly.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Great for the price point.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Good
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Excellent, very attentive staff, delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The hotel is adorable and the beds are the best!!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lyon Street

Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.

Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.

Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pinehurst
While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Shandon
While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
