University Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University Hill
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.
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.
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.
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
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Our pick of the best University Hill Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Clean space, great amenities, quirky, and perfect for visiting USC
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
The staff was friendly and professional. I enjoyed my visit to this hotel
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
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Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Room was very clean, we had fresh towels everyday. I didn’t give five stars because I couldn’t find one banana or orange, or apple for breakfast. Everything else was super.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Parking was good and a lot of space
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Very clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
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 Robert Mills Historic House and Park.
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.
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.
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.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
