Lake Carolina
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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.
Harborside Circle Park
After visiting Harborside Circle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia.
Pinnacle Park
Pinnacle Park is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Harborside Village Green
Harborside Village Green is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Things to do
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
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Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Overall stay was good. Front desk and staff were nice folks. Hotel is outdated but kept well. Breakfast is fair but appreciated given the affordability of the stay. The only thing that was dissapointed was the toilet not flushing well.. Otherwise, this hotel is decent.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
We had no room service
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Always nice to stay at The Graduate in any college town I visit.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
The air conditioner in my room was a wall thermostat that was set at 75. When you tried to turn it down it went back to 75. Called front desk and he was clueless on what to do. It was so muggy it was miserable. For the price of two nights I would not stay again. I will say the rooms were very ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Room and bathroom were clean and neat. Super convenient location and everything was as they said online. I will definitely stay here again when I come home to visit Family
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Carolina
Rose Creek
While Rose Creek may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like North Springs Lake and Village at Sandhill Mall.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pinehurst
While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
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.
