Downtown Columbia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Popular places to visit

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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.

South Carolina State House
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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.

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
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Columbia Museum of Art

Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.

Columbia Museum of Art
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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.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
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Carolina Stadium

Catch an event at Carolina Stadium during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Carolina Stadium
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Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Browse the range of ornaments in the picturesque gardens and explore the exhibits in the mansion designed by the architect of the Washington Monument.

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Our pick of the best Downtown Columbia Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
3 out of 5
630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC
The price is NZ$201 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
NZ$201
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff were very professional and sweet. Easy check in and check out."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Graduate Columbia, S.C.
Graduate Columbia, S.C.
4 out of 5
1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC
The price is NZ$236 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
NZ$236
per night
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Bed was amazing and was very clean. Room had a strange smell to it though."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2024

Graduate Columbia, S.C.
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
3.5 out of 5
1000 Lady Street, Columbia, SC
The price is NZ$204 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$204
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star property in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)
"great staff"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2024

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
3 out of 5
819 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$229 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$229
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Walkable"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1400 Main St, Columbia, SC
The price is NZ$201 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$201
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"All was well ."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2024

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
Marriott Columbia
Marriott Columbia
3.5 out of 5
1200 Hampton St, Columbia, SC
The price is NZ$291 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
NZ$291
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (850 reviews)
"Yo"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Marriott Columbia
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbia

Finley Park

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House.

Old Shandon
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Shandon

While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

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Earlewood

Travellers like the parks in Earlewood, and Imara Woman is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Earlewood

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