Best points of interest near Columbia
65 points of interest · 65 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Columbia, South Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 65 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
National Loan and Exchange Bank Building
3.5 mi away
National Loan and Exchange Bank Building, also known as the Barringer Building, is a historic bank and office building located at 1338 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina. It…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
90Elite
S⛰
#2
South Carolina State House
3.6 mi away
The South Carolina State House is a historic governmental building located in Columbia. Visitors can explore the capitol complex, which serves as the seat of South Carolina's…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#3
South Carolina State Armory
3.7 mi away
The South Carolina State Armory, built in 1905, is an historic National Guard building located at 1219 Assembly Street near the State House in Columbia, South Carolina. (Source…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#4
South Carolina State Museum
4.3 mi away
The South Carolina State Museum in Columbia offers visitors exhibits on the state's history, natural science, and culture. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#5
Benedict College
2.6 mi away
Benedict College is a monument located in Columbia, South Carolina. The site sits at coordinates 34.013°N, 81.022°W in the state's capital region. Visitors to this historic…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Columbia Fire Department Museum
2.8 mi away
The Columbia Fire Department Museum is located in Columbia, South Carolina. This museum showcases the history and heritage of the local fire department, offering visitors insight…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
House of Frames and Paintings, Inc.
2.8 mi away
House of Frames and Paintings, Inc. is an art gallery located near Columbia, South Carolina. The gallery specializes in framed artwork and paintings, offering visitors the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
P⛰
#8
Preston C. Lorick House
2.9 mi away
Preston C. Lorick House, also known as the Lorick-Baker House, is a historic home located at Columbia, South Carolina. It was built before 1840, and remodeled in the late 1800s in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
U⛰
#9
Unique Gallery
2.9 mi away
Unique Gallery is an art gallery located near Columbia, South Carolina. Visitors to this venue will find artwork on display in a gallery setting. The gallery is situated in the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
A⛰
#10
Alston House
3.0 mi away
Alston House is a historic monument located near Columbia in South Carolina. Situated in the Midlands region of the state, this landmark represents an important part of the area's…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
H⛰
#11
Hampton-Preston House Museum
3.0 mi away
The Hampton–Preston House located at 1615 Blanding Street in Columbia, South Carolina, is a historic mansion that was the home of members of the prominent Hampton family. It was…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Robert Mills House
3.0 mi away
The Robert Mills House, also known as Robert Mills Historic House and Park or the Ainsley Hall House, is a historic house museum at 1616 Blanding Street in Columbia, South…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Woodrow Wilson Museum
3.0 mi away
The Woodrow Wilson Museum is located near Columbia, South Carolina, at an elevation of 305 feet. Visitors to this museum can explore exhibits related to the 28th U.S. President…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Columbia
The Columbia area has 65 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Columbia
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
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