University Hill, SC
Columbia
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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.
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
Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
University Hill Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Clean space, great amenities, quirky, and perfect for visiting USC
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
The staff was friendly and professional. I enjoyed my visit to this hotel
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
It helps that the attendant knows me by face and always makes me feel welcomed and safe.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 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 Nov 12, 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Parking was good and a lot of space
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
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
Other neighborhoods around University Hill
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.
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.
Old Shandon
Though Old Shandon might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House.
The Vista
The Vista is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts.
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.
