Columbia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial Columbia City with alleyway leading to courthouse
Wide aerial view of Columbia City and Whitley County courthouse on bright sunny day
Downtown aerial view of Columbia City courthouse and shops
Aerial front entrance of Columbia City courthouse and downtown
Columbia, South Carolina, USA State House Aerial

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Where to stay in Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Downtown Columbia

While visiting Downtown Columbia, you might make a stop by sights like Columbia Athenaeum and James K. Polk Ancestral Home.

Downtown Columbia
Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District

Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District

If you're spending some time in Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District, Columbia City Hall and aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District
Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia

Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia

2 out of 5
1558 Bear Creek Pike Columbia TN
The price is NZ$147 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$147
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tates Island and Hooper Island are located ...
6.4/10 (557 reviews)
No good

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia
Richland Inn of Columbia

Richland Inn of Columbia

2.5 out of 5
2405 Pulaski Hwy Columbia TN
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$156 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$156
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (577 reviews)
Overall a good place for a night. Felt comfortable, it was a little noisy at times from other people but still fine.

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Richland Inn of Columbia
Sleep Inn & Suites Columbia I-65

Sleep Inn & Suites Columbia I-65

2.5 out of 5
1605 Harley Davidson Blvd Columbia TN
The price is NZ$179 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$179
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tates Island and Hooper Island are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (908 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Easy in and out.

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Columbia I-65
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NEW CABIN ~HOT TUB IN THEATER~1 QUIET ACRE ~HIKING ~FIRE PIT ~KING SUITES

NEW CABIN ~HOT TUB IN THEATER~1 QUIET ACRE ~HIKING ~FIRE PIT ~KING SUITES

Columbia TN
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden.
10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
This house was very cute and cozy. The kitchen was well stocked and it is clear that the owner has paid attention to small details to make the stay comfortable. Host was easy to communicate with when needed. Thank you for a nice weekend!

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

NEW CABIN ~HOT TUB IN THEATER~1 QUIET ACRE ~HIKING ~FIRE PIT ~KING SUITES
Two Lanes Guesthouse - Historic Downtown Loft Apartment 45 miles S of Nashville

Two Lanes Guesthouse - Historic Downtown Loft Apartment 45 miles S of Nashville

Columbia TN
Stay at this apartment in Columbia. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions aMuse'um Columbia Children's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Awesome stay! Super clean and a piece of American history. If you love American Pickers you will love this place. Columbia is a fun town with shopping and Great food!

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Two Lanes Guesthouse - Historic Downtown Loft Apartment 45 miles S of Nashville
Mule Town Cottage, Historic Columbia TN. 3BR/2BA

Mule Town Cottage, Historic Columbia TN. 3BR/2BA

Columbia TN
Stay at this cottage in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions King's Creek Golf Club and Port Royal Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Staying at the cottage was amazing! The cottage is very charming and homey. Communication with Darrell and Bev was easy and they were flexible with us. Highly recommend staying here!

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Mule Town Cottage, Historic Columbia TN. 3BR/2BA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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