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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 Museum of Art
Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.
Imara Woman
Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at Imara Woman. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Randolph Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Randolph Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
NOMA Bark Park
After visiting NOMA Bark Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Activities
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Eau Claire Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Nice property, clean room.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
“Free” breakfast was overpriced. Simple stuff (like no salt & pepper, not to mention other missing items, like a meat offering in the chafing dish next to the scrambled eggs). Not like dish was dirty because it had been emptied. Looked like nothing had ever been in it yet, at 7:45 AM (opened at 6:30). ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Rooms were clean and staff very friendly
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Easy parking. Clean, spacious room at a good price in a decent location for walking to the convention center and downtown.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Very nice rooms very clean. Everybody was pleasant and very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
A bit pricey but nice rooms
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eau Claire
Earlewood
Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Township Auditorium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.
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.
