The Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Koger Center for the Arts
Enjoy a performance at Koger Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Our pick of the best The Vista Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
The room really wasn’t cleaned at all and it was disappointing that the pool wasn’t open when that is one of the main reasons we chose to stay here. But other than that, everything was good. Unfortunately it seems like no hotel has truly clean rooms anymore. But not changing sheets and thoroughly ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Very nice accommodations. Best free breakfast ever.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Excellent Hotel. Very clean and well kept.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
The bathroom was disgusting! Notified front desk and nothing was done! The overall room was not clean at all!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
O
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Aloft Columbia Downtown
staff, location, clean, excellent location
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Vista
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.
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.
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
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.
