What's Downtown Columbia Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Columbia, especially its bars. Enjoy the neighborhood's theater scene, live music, and museums. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of South Carolina. There's plenty more to see, including South Carolina State House and Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
How to Get to Downtown Columbia
Flying to:
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Downtown Columbia
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Columbia
What to See in Downtown Columbia
- University of South Carolina
- South Carolina State House
- Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
- Colonial Life Arena
- Carolina Coliseum
Things to Do in Downtown Columbia
- Columbia Museum of Art
- Soda City Market
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Township Auditorium
- South Carolina State Museum
Other Popular Downtown Columbia Attractions
- Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- Segra Park
- African American History Monument
- Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
When Is the Best Time to Visit Columbia?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 79°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 50°F)
- Rainiest months: August, July, December, May (average 5 inches of rainfall)