Shandon Travel Guide
Columbia
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.
University of South Carolina
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Guided Congaree National Park Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Shandon
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Room was very clean, didn’t get stay until breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Perfect for overnight stay. We arrived late at night and left early morning and this hotel was the perfect choice. Felt safe in the area. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean; beds comfortable. Breakfast was nothing fancy but perfect to fuel us before our hike through Congaree National ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
This property serve breakfast in the morning. It was the same breakfast eggs hard boiled dried up sausage cereal. They never changed the menu couple times the coffee was ice cold I don’t like waffles so I was very disappointed that I did not get a good hearty breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Basic everything, rooms ok, pool 1 * Staff was nice
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
There weren’t any business accommodations which could have been handy
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC
Hotel is run down a bit, room smells clean bed was comfortable, staff was very pleasant and breakfast was average .
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shandon
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
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.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
