Waverly 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.

University of South Carolina
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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.
Allen University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Allen University during your trip to 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

Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Waverly

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
"Did not have breakfast or the bar butnit seemed nice"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
"I wish we had known that the hotel was being renovated. We chose this facility based on the fact that it had a workout facility, but due to renovations it was closed. The pool was also closed due to a chemical imbalance. Neither of these things were mentioned on the website, which would have been ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Sleep Inn Columbia
"Ample parking. Nice staff. Clean room. Decent bed and pillows. Shower had shampoo and conditioner provided but not soap dispenser (bar soap was). Hair dryer provided. Breakfast minimal. No yogurt. No herbal teas. Had muffins, waffles, toast, bagels, apples, juices, coffee. Decent enough that I would ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
"Clean & comfortable, very quiet even though fully booked, excellent breakfast choices, fresh, well stocked and great choices for everyone’s taste"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
"The space was clean but you had to stand over the toilet to shut the bathroom door and there was no bathroom fan and the door itself looked like it had been chewed on by animals. Also the housekeeping kept knocking on the door, there was no do not disturb sign to hang, it was very annoying."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
"Arrived at 3:45pm to check in, but were told our room wasn't ready. Front desk indicated they were short-staffed and so had no idea when our room would be ready. We missed our dinner reservations. Finally, at 5:02pm we were given our room key. Thr room was cool and clean. The staff did the best they ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waverly

Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Columbia Urban League 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? Columbia Urban League and Township Auditorium are a few top sights nearby.

University Hill
Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Columbia Urban League and South Carolina State House might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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 Columbia Urban League and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

Pinehurst
While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Ponder Fine Arts Gallery are some notable places to visit 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 Columbia Urban League and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
