Title: Lake Carolina Travel Guide: Best of Lake Carolina, Columbia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lake Carolina](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Carolina-Columbia-Hotels.0-n553248635976478007-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Columbia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Columbia.d764.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Columbia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Columbia.d764.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lake Carolina Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Carolina.d553248635976478007.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lake Carolina Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Carolina.d553248635976478007.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lake Carolina Travel Guide ## Columbia ![Lake murray south carolina coast near columbia city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976421810/63976abe-57bb-424c-b223-848c07590296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Carolina Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Columbia travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbia.dx764) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Fort Jackson](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057938/2ddeb1a4-c92a-48ad-8b20-07f4aa5c89bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Jackson 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Jackson-Columbia.d6145263.Attraction) ![Animals in the zoo. Wild African animals in a summer forest on a sunny day. Outdoor activities with children. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia, South Carolina, USA. American flamingos in the zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082673/ab3425f0-7f32-4cc8-8563-e91db4581d1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riverbanks-Zoo-And-Garden-Columbia.d6082673.Attraction) ![South Carolina State House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082681/4efca34f-5130-4307-8d64-c467e4ac2eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Carolina State House 4/5(1 review) Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Carolina-State-House-Downtown-Columbia.d6082681.Attraction) #### Harborside Circle Park After visiting Harborside Circle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harborside-Circle-Park-Lake-Carolina.d911207584602869760.Attraction) #### Lake Carolina Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Carolina during your travels in Columbia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Carolina-Lake-Carolina.d911208694562512896.Attraction) #### Sunset Park at Lake Carolina After visiting Sunset Park at Lake Carolina, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunset-Park-At-Lake-Carolina-Lake-Carolina.d911206975248105472.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Family photo with one of the awesome bald cypress trees in the park.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50023681/a59493af-02c5-4305-881d-269253cfc2ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Congaree National Park Kayak Tour £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-congaree-national-park-kayak-tour.a50023681.activity-details) [See all activities in Columbia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Columbia.d764.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Lake Carolina ![Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1513800/1513707/f8933df9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison 434 Columbiana Dr Columbia SC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £81 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,997 reviews) Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1513707&PinnedHotelID=1513707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478007) ![Sleep Inn Columbia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/127000/126908/de238acf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sleep Inn Columbia 1901 Rockland Rd Columbia SC £69 20 Apr - 21 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,031 reviews) Did not partake of btekfast this trip. Have in past. Good selection to choose from, hot and cold. Great hosts and thr room eas clean and bed very comfortable. Best bang for buck. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=126908&PinnedHotelID=126908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478007) ![La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5100/5038/e9b1ea9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson 7333 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia SC £77 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Millwood Plantation Ruins and Palmetto ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews) Room was very nice. Just renovated BUT do not get an “adjoining” room. You can hear the people next door like they were standing beside your bed. Also, the key lock on the side door of the hotel didn’t work consistently. Had to keep playing with it. Very frustrating. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=5038&PinnedHotelID=5038&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478007) ![Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77814700/77814689/e6cbdb45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson 1539 Horseshoe Dr Columbia SC £76 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,406 reviews) Terrible Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=77814689&PinnedHotelID=77814689&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478007) ![Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17600/17541/5be6ae86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest 347 Zimalcrest Drive Columbia SC £48 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and AMF Seven ... 5.6/10 (1,004 reviews) The cleanliness was poor. and there was no proper disinfection, bugs were crawing on the pillows and blankets and the furnithre was broken and creaky. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=17541&PinnedHotelID=17541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478007) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/202900/202867/04e820c9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC 220 E Exchange Blvd Columbia SC £75 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,087 reviews) This is your typical Country Inn and Suites. A good value, but nothing special. Certainly a fine place to spend a night or two. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=202867&PinnedHotelID=202867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478007) [See all 906 properties in Lake Carolina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248635976478007) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbia-Rose-Creek.dx553248635975855605) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Colonial Heights Colonial Heights might not have many top sights, but Segra Park and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbia-Colonial-Heights.dx896347074923278336) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pinehurst While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbia-Pinehurst.dx896346174504779776) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Melrose Heights When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbia-Melrose-Heights.dx896347640074293248) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbia-Lyon-Street.dx896347438500220928) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbia-Waverly.dx6346761) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Lake Carolina Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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