Melrose Heights Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Melrose Heights
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
University of South Carolina
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of South Carolina during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Guided Congaree National Park Kayak Tour
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Melrose Heights
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
The room was clean and the beds are comfortable. Wish the Keurig in our room had worked correctly.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
The staff was very helpful timely check in. Room was clean. The slide lock on room door was totally missing. The elevator ceiling tile was missing giving access to lighting overhead. Vulgar language was inscribed on wall of elevator.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Good
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The hotel is adorable and the beds are the best!!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Sleep Inn Columbia
Great value
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose Heights
Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital and Township Auditorium.
Shandon
While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Wilson House.
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.
Pinehurst
While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
