Old Shandon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Shandon
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
Our pick of the best Old Shandon Hotel Deals
Sleep Inn Columbia
Very nice stay
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
If you want to check in was really nice and the room was really clean. I really enjoyed my day.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Breakfast was ok but no variety of hot food. Was the same choices all week. Pool wasnt cleaned. Room was good for the price but is under remodel. Overall was good for the price of the room for the week.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
The breakfast was okay....would've liked to have had a better variety. The lounge was closed, so you have to go off the property or order online. The bathroom is small, and drained really slow. Even the sink was slow to drain. Other than that, the stay was good.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest
The cleanliness was poor. and there was no proper disinfection, bugs were crawing on the pillows and blankets and the furnithre was broken and creaky.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC
The property is not well maintained, cleanliness was not good at all. Furniture in rooms we had were stained and looked dirty, carpet was dirty granddaughter was crawling on floor and pants were nasty when she was done. My daughter n laws bathroom was dirty when checked in and asked for someone to ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Shandon
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
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.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
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.
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.
