Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Downtown Columbia
Popular places to visit
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.
Three Rivers Greenway
Explore the great outdoors at Three Rivers Greenway, a lovely green space in Downtown Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Marvel at the stunning architecture and stained glass and examine the Civil War graves in this remarkable sanctuary in Columbia.
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.
Things to do
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Room not vacuumed. Rude restaurant manager. Beautiful hotel; convenient parking. Instant decaf (only) coffee and electric tea kettle in room!!!!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Breakfast was great and ao was parking
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Extremely polite and helpful. Very nice hotel, with great staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Marriott Columbia
yes, food was really good
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
So hotel was really convenient to the university right around the corner from the honors dorm. I love that it had a pool as well.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The breakfast was good. We had the buffet. In town for a concert and would do it again. Very clean
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbia
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.
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.
