Arsenal Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Arsenal Hill
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Governor's Mansion
You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Governor's Mansion. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Activities
Our pick of the best Arsenal Hill Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Check in was at 3pm room was not ready until 6pm and bath shower was Dirty!!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
If you want to check in was really nice and the room was really clean. I really enjoyed my day.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Very nice stay
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Loved the place very convenient to alot of eatery…
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Very nice play to stay great staff,quiet,walkable,shopping near by.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arsenal Hill
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.
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
