The Vista
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.
Things to do
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Top hotels in The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
clean room and courteous staff
Reviewed on 30 Oct, 2025
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Nice
Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2025
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Great!
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Hilton Columbia Center
The hotel was great as always. My only request would be multiple coffee machines in the lobby. Otherwise, it's perfect. Room is clean and spacious, bed is sooooo comfortable. I wish I had their sheets. You can't beat the walkability of the hotel, just a block off the Vista!
Reviewed on 23 Oct, 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
Location is ideal
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Great hotel, one of my favorite stays ever. Clean comfortable rooms and friendly staff. The downtown location was perfect, super short walk to plenty of bars and restaurants. Easy access in-and-out parking. Fast elevators. Decent breakfast included. Reasonable in priced. Basically everything was ...
Reviewed on 28 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, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
