Highest-rated things to do in Columbia, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Columbia using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. African American History Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1100 Gervais St. South Carolina State House Grounds Columbia, South Carolina
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#29. Township Auditorium
- Rating: 4/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1703 Taylor St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#28. Harbison State Forest
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 5500 Broad River Road Columbia, South Carolina
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#27. Fort Jackson Museum (not open to All public)
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 4442 Jackson Blvd. Columbia, South Carolina
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#26. Founders Park
- Rating: 5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 431 Williams Columbia, South Carolina
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#25. Segra Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 1640 Freed St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#24. Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
- Rating: 4/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1615 Blanding St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#23. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1100 Sumter St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#22. Fort Jackson National Cemetery
- Rating: 5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 4170 Percival Road Columbia, South Carolina
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#21. Anne Frank Center
- Rating: 5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1731 College St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#20. Robert Mills House & Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 1616 Blanding St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#19. Five Points
- Rating: 3.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: Intersection of Greene St. and Harden St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#18. Sea Lion Landing
- Rating: 5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 500 Wildlife Pkwy Columbia, South Carolina
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#17. The Final Door Escape Room Columbia
- Rating: 5/5 (1,930 reviews)
- Address: 930 Knox Abbott Drive Columbia, South Carolina
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#16. Colonial Life Arena
- Rating: 4/5 (199 reviews)
- Address: 801 Lincoln St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#15. Saluda Shoals Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (234 reviews)
- Address: 5605 Bush River Road Columbia, South Carolina
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#14. Tunnel Vision Mural
- Rating: 4/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 1550 Marion St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#13. Williams-Brice Stadium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
- Address: 1127 George Rogers Blvd. Columbia, South Carolina
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#12. Fort Jackson
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd. Columbia, South Carolina
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#11. South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Address: 301 Gervais St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#10. Sesquicentennial State Park
- Rating: 4/5 (188 reviews)
- Address: 9564 Two Notch Road Columbia, South Carolina
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#9. EdVenture Children's Museum
- Rating: 4/5 (404 reviews)
- Address: 211 Gervais St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#8. Columbia Museum of Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (286 reviews)
- Address: 1515 Main St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#7. Soda City Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 1300-1600 Main St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#6. South Carolina Military Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 1 National Guard Road Columbia, South Carolina
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#5. University of South Carolina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (423 reviews)
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#4. Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (388 reviews)
- Address: 312 Laurel St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#3. South Carolina State Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (650 reviews)
- Address: 301 Gervais St. Columbia, South Carolina
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#2. South Carolina State House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (667 reviews)
- Address: 1100 Gervais St. 1100 Gervais St, 29201-6215, Columbia, South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina
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#1. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,961 reviews)
- Address: 500 Wildlife Pkwy Columbia, South Carolina
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
