The Vista, SC
Columbia
Popular places to visit
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to 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.
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 theater 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 theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
The Vista Hotel Deals
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The staff was super nice! It’s a good location to lots of stuff to
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Spotless room. Very courteous staff.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Friendly staff
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Hilton Columbia Center
What stood out the most is the young lady at the front desk check-in, Chelsea! She was very informative, cheerful, and energetic; she seemed very happy and pleased to be at work! Thank you Chelsea for looking out for my best interest!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
This was a great choice and I would not hesitate to stay there again.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Aloft Columbia Downtown
Great
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Other neighborhoods around The Vista
Downtown Columbia
Travelers come to Downtown Columbia for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like 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 Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse while you're exploring the area.
University Hill
University Hill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium.
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travelers 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
While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Robert Mills Historic House and Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street might 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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
