The Vista
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.
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.
Koger Center for the Arts
Enjoy a performance at Koger Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Top hotels in The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The room was very clean and the staff was very pleasant
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Ye
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Clean, quiet
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
Clean room and amenities.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
Spotless room
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Aloft Columbia Downtown
Great staff, friendly, accommodating and professional. Great lobby/ bar area.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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.
