University Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Activities
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best University Hill Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Great coffee and front desk service!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Nice
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Everything was great and I especially liked the No Smoking rule. Finally a Hotel that doesn't smell like a smoke shop. We felt very safe staying here and of we need a Hotel in this area again, it will be this one
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
The staff was excellent and the hotel was very well kept.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Great location, easy to get to USC campus. Staff were friendly and helpful. Property and room was clean and comfortable. Parking $10 per day but you could come and go - there were spaces but a little tricky to get in and out of if you have anything larger than a sedan. Overall great stay!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Great location and comfort for my stay.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
