The Vista Travel Guide
Columbia
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.
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.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
South Carolina State Museum
You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels 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 The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The staff was amazing, especially the front desk manager Anna. The room was very clean. I did eat dinner once on property and the bartender Tania was very attentive and nice.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Very clean, excellent staff, the breakfast is fully cooked hot breakfast with a lot of different options. The only thing is there is no vent in the bathroom, so very humid when you shower.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
We enjoyed our stay. The rooms were comfortable, they were very clean and had very nice employees.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
Chelsea was the highlight of our stay! She was super friendly and extremely helpful and nice!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
The Lobby was very clean and tidy as well as the hallways and room..
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Vista
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.
Arsenal Hill
Unique features of Arsenal Hill include the restaurants and live music. Make a stop by Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse or Governor's Mansion while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Wilson House.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
