Eau Claire Travel Guide
Columbia
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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.
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.
NOMA Bark Park
After visiting NOMA Bark Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Randolph Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Randolph Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Imara Woman
Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at Imara Woman. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Eau Claire
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
I booked this stay at the last minute because of a family emergency when I say this is one of the best hotels I have stayed at in a long time. The staff was awesome. The food was great and freshly cooked. The hotel room was so clean. The amenities was awesome. I was able to get a piece of mind and ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Convenient location. Budget friendly facility with reasonable amenities.
Reviewed on 4 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
Extremely noisy road traffic and construction all night long. Fitness center was very limited. Rooms and the facilities are clean and nice and convenient location. Just way too noisy all night long.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Nice clean room. Spacious
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC
Like many hotels in the Choice portfolio this one could use cleaning and better maintenance. Room was ok and breakfast was better than expected.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eau Claire
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.
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.
