| upgraded rooms add kitchenettes. children age 12 and under stay at no charge with an adult. pets are welcome for a surcharge. off the intersection of interstates 20 and 26, this unassuming hotel in a low-rise property is 4 miles from riverbanks zoo & garden and 6 miles from columbia museum of art, which is housed in a modern building. the unfussy rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves, as well as sitting areas. complimentary perks include parking and continental breakfast. there's also an outdoor pool, along with coin-operated laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Columbia Metropolitan Airport 14 min
Governor's Mansion (8 min) Columbia Museum of Art (10 min)
Paintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building. Saluda Shoals Park (13 min)
400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails. Robert Mills House and Gardens (11 min)
1820s neoclassical mansion by architect Robert Mills, featuring period decor & parklike grounds. Riverbanks Botanical Garden (12 min)
Gardens at Riverbanks Zoo featuring themed areas for native & exotic plants & a kids' splash zone. EdVenture Children's Museum (9 min)
Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers. South Carolina State House (11 min)
Grand edifice for the state's House, Senate & Governor's office, with free tours & leafy grounds. Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park (9 min)
Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (7 min)
Zoo with African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, a farm & botanical gardens. South Carolina State Museum (8 min)
Exhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill. Harbison State Forest (17 min)
This 2,137-acre forest offers an environmental education center, multi-use trails & a canoe landing. Frankie's Fun Park (9 min)
Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements. Soda City Market (11 min)
Lively Saturday gathering of trendy food trucks & tented stalls offering locally made wares. Finlay Park (9 min)
An outdoor oasis with waterfalls, a lake, playgrounds, a pergola with swings & seasonal concessions. Harbison State Forest (10 min)
Sprawling forest with 18 miles of hiking trails, a canoe landing, picnic shelters & a meeting space. | 
