Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
Columbia
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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.
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Finlay Park
Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.
Founders Park
Catch an event at Founders Park during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Marvel at the stunning architecture and stained glass and examine the Civil War graves in this remarkable sanctuary in Columbia.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Columbia
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Easy parking. Clean, spacious room at a good price in a decent location for walking to the convention center and downtown.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Very nice rooms very clean. Everybody was pleasant and very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Room were great. Staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The room was very clean!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Marriott Columbia
Very staff. Christopher was very personable and helpful with check in.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG
The room was clean and the staff were helpful and friendly! Definitely will stay again when I’m in town!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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 Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse 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 Ponder Fine Arts Gallery.
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.
