Shandon
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 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.
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.
University of South Carolina
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of South Carolina during your travels 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.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Walking Tour: Beers, Bites & Local Markets
Top hotels in Shandon
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
This hotel was exceptional! Very clean whirlpool tub was nice and having all the amenities needed in the room was great ! I would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Very Clean and newly renovated. Decent breakfast and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Left early didn’t take breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Loved our stay .
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Great value
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shandon
Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital and Township Auditorium.
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.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital 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 Wilson House.
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.
