| this unpretentious budget lodging is off interstate 20, 8. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member. theres a seasonal outdoor pool and a coin laundry, in addition to complimentary morning coffee and free parking. the standard rooms include tvs with expanded cable channels, plus wifi (fee). 4 miles from the columbia international university
Columbia Metropolitan Airport 24 min
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (17 min)
Zoo with African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, a farm & botanical gardens. South Carolina State Museum (16 min)
Exhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill. Sesquicentennial State Park (7 min)
Forested park with a lake offering campsites, kayak & canoe rentals, a bicycle loop & nature trails. EdVenture Children's Museum (16 min)
Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers. Finlay Park (15 min)
An outdoor oasis with waterfalls, a lake, playgrounds, a pergola with swings & seasonal concessions. Riverbanks Botanical Garden (21 min)
Gardens at Riverbanks Zoo featuring themed areas for native & exotic plants & a kids' splash zone. Governor's Mansion (14 min) Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park (16 min)
Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables. Robert Mills House and Gardens (13 min)
1820s neoclassical mansion by architect Robert Mills, featuring period decor & parklike grounds. Historic Columbia (12 min)
Historic site, music, architecture, historic house museum, and museum Columbia Museum of Art (15 min)
Paintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building. South Carolina State House (16 min)
Grand edifice for the state's House, Senate & Governor's office, with free tours & leafy grounds. U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum (12 min) Soda City Market (15 min)
Lively Saturday gathering of trendy food trucks & tented stalls offering locally made wares. Harbison State Forest (25 min)
This 2,137-acre forest offers an environmental education center, multi-use trails & a canoe landing. | 
