Arsenal Hill Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Arsenal Hill
Popular places to visit
Finlay Park
Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.
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.
Governor's Mansion
You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Governor's Mansion. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Things to do
Top hotels in Arsenal Hill
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Hotel needs some work. Not the best value.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
very disappointed, check in was supposed to be at 3pm and when we arrived at 4pm there was a line of people waiting on rooms and they told me they had no ETA of when my room would be read and to come back in a few hours and they would call me. They never called and I went back at 7pm and checked ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Everything was good except for the terrible breakfast.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
The shower and bath towels were awesome! The parking behind the hotel was ok, very crowded. The breakfast looked really good, but the eggs and sausage were not real warm. Staff was nice
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Room was newly remodeled. Very clean. The bathroom door needed to be wiped down. The breakfast was good. The coffee, Seattle’s Best, was very good. Great value!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC
not terrible
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arsenal Hill
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.
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.
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
