The Vista Travel Guide
Columbia
Popular places to visit
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.
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 theatre 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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Great, clean room and so walkable to so much.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Very clean and well decorated lobby. They also had surprise wine and beer evening with soup and salad. This was very nice. Room well set up and very comfortable. Nicely done breakfast and coffee area, plenty of room to accommodate lots of guest without feeling crowded. Only complaint is the $12 parking ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Spacious room and super clean!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hilton Columbia Center
Great staff and service.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Rick from front desk was very nice and friendly. Gave us all kind of recommendation. He definitely makes a difference when you come in. Huge shout out for him!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
Our second stay in your hotel. Our room is always clean and the breakfast is great. I called ahead to try and get my reservation put on to my Bonvoy app. I was assured that even though I booked through Expedia, they would put it on there, just wouldn’t have points. That’s fine. I don’t care about ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Vista
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.
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
Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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 Robert Mills Historic House and Park.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
