Melrose Heights Travel Guide
Columbia
Visit Melrose Heights
Popular places to visit
![Riverbanks Zoo and Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/33d9f9b929f1ff1f7f60dfab2cff2661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
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.
![South Carolina State House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184008-State-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
![Columbia Museum of Art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/184000/184221-Columbia-Museum-Of-Art.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Columbia Museum of Art
Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.
![Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7143e38f1eff3631a5e61b8ba4a79060.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Fort Jackson
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.
University of South Carolina
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Melrose Heights
![La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43600/43541/49fa4ff4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025
![Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77820000/77814700/77814689/d118c8de_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025
![Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1513800/1513707/2583c688_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
![Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36270000/36264300/36264221/1a165862_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025
![Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76599300/76599223/7a7921a5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025
![Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1810000/1805100/1805074/200d7d37_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose Heights
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Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital and Township Auditorium.
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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.
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Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Pinehurst
While Pinehurst isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Ponder Fine Arts Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.
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University Hill
Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and South Carolina State House might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.