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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.
Things to do
Top hotels in University Hill

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The atmosphere in The Graduate is so fun but cozy at the same time!. The decor is beautiful and the staff are so nice. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Better places to stay for less money with free breakfast in the area
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Sleep Inn Columbia
Room was clean, but ceiling of shower was dirty in room 116
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
There were 2 dogs across the hall from our room. Their owners left them all evening and went out for dinner with friends. The dogs barked all evening. People down the hall were shouting 'Shut UP!!!'. I called the front desk and they came up and first told me there were no rooms for me to move to. ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Breakfast was great. Nice variety of items. The lady taking care of the breakfast area kept the area clean and all the food items stocked. I think her name was Denise. The room smelled musty and a spritz of Lysol spray might help.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Breakfast was very good and fresh.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.

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, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.

