Lake Carolina Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Lake Carolina
Stay near popular Lake Carolina attractions
Things to do
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Lake Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Sleep Inn Columbia
"Everything was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was not the best we've ever had but was enough to get us on our way."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
"Loved my stay. Would stay here again"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
"It was pretty clean there doing alot of remodeling! Staff was ahhh not friendly just wanted to rush you to go to room or check out. My issue was the 3 rd floor smelling like Weed/Maryjane I got in the elevator with the young lady who worked there and she smelled like she was the one smoking it was ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Quality Inn Columbia Airport
Where to stay in Lake Carolina
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.
The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.
Rosewood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina Military Museum and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Shandon
While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.
