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
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Arsenal Hill
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Clean room and great location!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
The rooms were very clean with all about and put together also the staff was very polite to me and my family and the breakfast bar looked it fabulous the only thing that I wasn't pleased about is that they did not have complimentary breakfast that you didn't have to pay for wasn't included in this ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Hotel is old and could use some upgrades. Bathroom are old and the commode is low to the floor. Not ideal for seniors. Room was every clean but the window sills were dusty and dirty. The bed am was very nice and we slept well.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
The air conditioner in my room was a wall thermostat that was set at 75. When you tried to turn it down it went back to 75. Called front desk and he was clueless on what to do. It was so muggy it was miserable. For the price of two nights I would not stay again. I will say the rooms were very ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
We had no room service
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Nice clean room. Spacious
Reviewed on 2 May 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.
