University Hill Travel Guide
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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 Museum of Art
Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.
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
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in University Hill
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Everything was awsome! My daughter had an exam early so we drove up the night before and it made everything perfect.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
The updated room is esthetically pleasing and modern. Best stay for your dollar in this area. The staff is all pleasant and even through the aging of the building they seem to be managing well. The elevators are a lil janky but they work. I didn't try the breakfast this visit.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
The hotel is clean but if you book the room with any kind of discount they will but you on the 3rd floor where they fill all the room and it gets noisy. I asked to be moved to the 2nd floor and told there would be a $90 charge for the same type room that I already had. Very strange.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Great staff
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Needs to do better and dusting and vacuuming.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
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.
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 Township Auditorium and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
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.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
