Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park Tours

Photo by Ryan Watts
Photo by Ryan Watts
You can take your workout out of the gym and into the open air at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park. It's a great spot to do a few pushups, stomach crunches or maybe even a little yoga.

You'll soon discover why this Downtown Columbia outdoor sports and fitness area is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for more to explore, University of South Carolina, South Carolina State House, and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are in this area too. They won't take you long to get to from Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park.

Plan a trip to see Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

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Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

2.5 out of 5
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia (CAE)
7.8/10 Good! (1,105 reviews)
Very nice location pool wasn’t open but everything else was great

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson

Wingate by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson

2 out of 5
per person
Oct 21 - Oct 27
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia (CAE)
6.6/10 (104 reviews)
Decent road side hotel overall road leading to the hotel has huge pot holes be careful

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia/At Fort Jackson

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia/At Fort Jackson

2 out of 5
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia (CAE)
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
The bathroom very small , floor get wet from the face basin , if I was a plus side I wouldn’t fit in shower .Breakfast options are terrible. The front desk staff and room service crew are very kind and helpful.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Popular places to visit

Finley Park

Finlay Park

Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.

Finlay Park
Columbia Museum of Art

Columbia Museum of Art

Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.

Columbia Museum of Art

Columbia Marionette Theater

Get tickets for a show at Columbia Marionette Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Columbia Marionette Theater

Richard Samuel Roberts House

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a visit to Richard Samuel Roberts House. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

Richard Samuel Roberts House

Randolph Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Randolph Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Eau Claire. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

Randolph Cemetery

Workshop Theatre

Enjoy a show at Workshop Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Workshop Theatre

Best Lodging Options Near Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2.5 out of 5
400 Gervais Street, Building 2, Columbia, SC
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

3.5 out of 5
1000 Lady Street, Columbia, SC
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

3 out of 5
819 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

3 out of 5
1913 Huger Street, Columbia, SC
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

3 out of 5
511 Lady Street, Columbia, SC
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
Hilton Columbia Center

Hilton Columbia Center

3.5 out of 5
924 Senate St, Columbia, SC
Hilton Columbia Center
Aloft Columbia Downtown

Aloft Columbia Downtown

3 out of 5
823 Lady St, Columbia, SC
Aloft Columbia Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

4 out of 5
1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
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