The Vista Travel Guide
Columbia
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
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Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
The staff was very friendly. Loved the bar and food. Great location for Gamecocks basketball games
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The hotel was very new and very clean. The staff was extremely helpful and obviously well trained. Convenient location, short walk to city hall, restaurants and bars.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
Check-in was easy; parking was convenient to the lobby, albeit expensive for the duration of our stay and length of time spent in the parking deck. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, and the pillows were dilapidated and provided zero support. The mattress was lumpy. The linens were clean, and we ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Clean, great staff. Nice rooms in walkable area.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Aloft Columbia Downtown
The staff were incredibly courteous and consummate professionals!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
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.
