The Vista Travel Guide
Columbia
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.
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.
Koger Center for the Arts
Enjoy a performance at Koger Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in The Vista
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Room was pretty clean. Train noise was a bit loud. Valet parking was inconvenient, took a while to get car back. Room was in a good location. Breakfast could use some improving.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Staff was not quite as friendly as my others, starting right after you opened. Front desk, bartender. Hope they have plenty of support and appreciation.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Lantern Columbia
Our stay at The Lantern Hotel was truly incredible. This brand-new hotel is such a special addition to Columbia, and we feel so lucky that we were able to stay in the Fire Tower, it made the experience even more unique. Everything about the property was wonderful. The hotel itself was incredibly ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
excellent hotel and great customer service
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
The staff and breakfast were excellent. Location was great for what we needed. I only gave 4 stars because the bathroom in the room was not great. They had sliding glass doors that did not fully close. Being a private bathroom person that was very uncomfortable. The rooms did have 2 sinks though ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Aloft Columbia Downtown
Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 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 Governor's Mansion or Richard Samuel Roberts House 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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
