South Carolina State Fairgrounds Tours

If you're craving some good old-fashioned fun, see if an exhibition or carnival is being held at South Carolina State Fairgrounds. All the excitement of the fair awaits!

This Columbia outdoor exhibition area is a good spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's loads to see and do in the area, including University of South Carolina, South Carolina State House, and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Wander around at your leisure at South Carolina State Fairgrounds before hitting up these other fine sights.

Plan a trip to see South Carolina State Fairgrounds

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Sleep Inn Columbia

Sleep Inn Columbia

2.5 out of 5
Price was $415, price is now $327 per person
$327
per person
Nov 5 - Nov 8
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Upon returning each evening, the room had been cleaned and bed was made.

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

4 out of 5
Downtown Columbia
Price was $815, price is now $649 per person
$649
per person
Nov 5 - Nov 8
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly and helpful staff! Would definitely stay again

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Sleep Inn Airport

Sleep Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
Price was $448, price is now $359 per person
$359
per person
Nov 5 - Nov 8
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)
7.8/10 Good! (789 reviews)
Area felt a bit sketchy but the employee I dealt with was awesome and the bed was super comfy. Worth the money, wish they had less scary looking folks walking around shirtless.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Popular places to visit

2010 National Champs

Founders Park

Catch an event at Founders Park during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Founders Park
Columbia

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Marvel at the stunning architecture and stained glass and examine the Civil War graves in this remarkable sanctuary in Columbia.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
South Carolina State House

South Carolina State House

4/5(269 reviews)

Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.

South Carolina State House

Williams Brice Stadium

4.5/5(267 reviews)

Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Williams Brice Stadium

Eugene E. Stone III Stadium

Catch an event at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Eugene E. Stone III Stadium

South Carolina Military Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in South Carolina Military Museum in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

South Carolina Military Museum

Best Lodging Options Near South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

2.5 out of 5
621 S Assembly Street, Columbia, SC
Gallus Stadium Park Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
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
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

4 out of 5
1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3 out of 5
630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
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
LOCATION! 1 mile from William Brice Stadium - Close to Campus! Close to IT ALL!

LOCATION! 1 mile from William Brice Stadium - Close to Campus! Close to IT ALL!

Columbia
LOCATION! 1 mile from William Brice Stadium - Close to Campus! Close to IT ALL!
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
Marriott Columbia

Marriott Columbia

3.5 out of 5
1200 Hampton St, Columbia, SC
Marriott Columbia
The Hangar Lofts Hotel

The Hangar Lofts Hotel

2.5 out of 5
724 S Edisto Ave, Columbia, SC
The Hangar Lofts Hotel
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