Downtown Columbia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Columbia
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.
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.
Finlay Park
Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.
Activities
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Columbia Hotel Deals
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Great customer service and the showers were wonderful nice and clean.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
The hotel was nice and clean. It was walking distance from the arena HOWEVER. There is a train track very near and it seems to run at night. The hotel offered ear plugs - that should give you an idea as to how loud it is.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Clean space, great amenities, quirky, and perfect for visiting USC
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Spotless room. Very courteous staff.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
I will be coming back to the Sheraton for sure great hotel amazing service and staff rooftop bar is really great as well.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Marriott Columbia
Great! Clean, Gym was nice, good breakfast, free coffee/tea. Pool under construction but hotel is very nice. Parking is in garage so safe, downtown hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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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 Robert Mills Historic House and Park.
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.
