Eau Claire 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.
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.
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.
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
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Eau Claire Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
We wanted a cup of coffee before we left to come home, but there wasn’t any as it had been taken up around 1;30. All of the hotels where we’ve stayed had coffee most of the day or all day! The hotel was was very clean and nice however. We’d stay there again.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
The continental breakfast was a variety of different breakfast foods from yogurt to make your own waffles. There was ample parking and I felt safe especially traveling by myself. The room was extremely clean, considering the age of the building it is in very good condition.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Parking was easy, area and room was clean. Staff were helpful and nice! Breakfast was good. Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
The staff was really attentive and sweet. We had trouble with our door and she assisted and we had trouble with our tv and she helped. The lobby is beautiful and the breakfast and 24 hour coffee was great. It appears that the owner tried to make a fun outdoor games area; however, it was right outside ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Room not vacuumed. Rude restaurant manager. Beautiful hotel; convenient parking. Instant decaf (only) coffee and electric tea kettle in room!!!!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC
Dod not use breakfast,,,? Room (housekeeping left trash besode bed, and starting bottle ion refri. Strong smell clorox.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 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 Richard Samuel Roberts House 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.
