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.
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.
South Carolina State Museum
You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
EdVenture Children's Museum
You can take time to visit EdVenture Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in The Vista
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The Tru brand is not to my liking. Small rooms with no carpeting or closets or drawers with a tiny workspace. That said this property is well run and maintained. Parking fees are extra and charged by a third party.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Heavenly and Gloria took good care of us and kept our room tidy. Heavenly was working in room next door and I was cold in the room and wanted to sit on couch…she left and got me a spare blanket to use. She went above and beyond for me and it was appreciated
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Nice hotel and super convenient. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hilton Columbia Center
Nice hotel. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
Ok
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Aloft Columbia Downtown
Diverse options? What happened to variety of options. Strangely worded question
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
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.
