Columbia Family Hotels

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Columbia. If you have fun at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, you'll love Riverbanks Botanical Garden and South Carolina State Museum, both located nearby.

Find out about the history of The Vista when you spend time at South Carolina State House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

You can study the exhibits at Columbia Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to The Vista. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Fort Jackson is worth a visit, located 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from central Columbia.

If you'd like to get a taste of Columbia student life, check out University of South Carolina in Downtown Columbia.