Conveniently located off I-26, the Country Inn Columbia Airport hotel in Cayce, SC provides easy access to a wealth of Columbia attractions and entertainment options. Our hotel is also just three miles from Lexington Medical Center, a convenient option for hospital visitors. From walking tours to golf outings, shopping and more, there is something for everyone near our hotel in Cayce, SC.
We recommend the following nearby Columbia, SC attractions:
Adventure Carolina Adventure Carolina offers canoe and kayak tours of the Congaree, Broad, Saluda and Edisto Rivers with rentals, paddle-sport, climbing and camping gear available at their retail store. 1107 State St, Cayce, SC 29033 (803) 796-4505 3.6 miles from hotel
763 Antique Mall The 763 Antique Mall has a wide variety of collectibles, vintage toys, depression glass, silver, furniture and more. 763 Meeting St, W Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 796-1516 3.6 miles from hotel
Edventure Edventure is the South's largest children's museum featuring events, programs, family nights, hands on exhibits and voted best museum in the midlands by Palmetto Parent Magazine. 211 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 779-3100 5.2 miles from hotel
South Carolina State Museum The SC State Museum features a planetarium, observatory, 4-D theater, displays, shows, seminars, gift shop and the Crescent Cafe. 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 898-4921 5.2 miles from hotel
Columbia Marionette Theatre The theater's goal is to entertain and educate children and adults through its long-standing tradition of artistry and puppetry using puppets as small as 12" and as large as 5'. 401 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-7366 5.4 miles from hotel
Vista Studios & Gallery As one of the premier art spaces in Columbia, the Vista Gallery features the work of 13 different artists with up to 25 exhibits per year. 808 Lady St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-6134 5.4 miles from hotel
City Art Gallery As Columbia's largest gallery, the City Art Gallery provides an artist supply store, framing gallery, art classes, and the annual "Emerging Artists of the Southeast" series. 1224 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-3613 5.5 miles from hotel
Columbia Riverfront Park Columbia Riverfront Park is situated along the Columbia Canal with a 2.5-mile walking, running, bicycling and fishing trail. Along the trail are look-out points, picnic tables, distance markers and benches for relaxation. 312 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 545-3100 5.5 miles from hotel
University of South Carolina University of South Carolina enrolls over 27,000 students with 1,621 full-time faculty members, 350 degrees, 14 colleges & schools and the famous USC Horseshoe (site of the original campus). 902 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 777-7000 5.5 miles from hotel
SC Capital Building & State House Built in 1855, the Capital is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world. The Capital Building houses an art gallery, monuments, plaques and works of art important to the history of South Carolina and the United States. 1101 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 734-2430 6.6 miles from hotel
Ghosts & Legends of Carolina Tour This walking tour of Columbia comes complete with ghost stories and southern folklore of the area as you visit historic sites. Gervais St & Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 765-1837 5.8 miles from hotel
Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home Built in 1872, this was the home of America's 28th president as a teenager from 1872-1875. A Victorian structure, the Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home houses memorabilia and the garden boasts a magnolia planted by Mrs. Wilson over 100 years ago. 1705 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 252-1770 6.5 miles from hotel
Charwood Country Club The Charwood Country Club is the largest semi-private facility in the midlands. Charwood boasts 27 holes of championship golf with full practice facilities, pro-shop, grille, and meeting rooms. Open to the public, walk-ins are welcome. 222 Clubhouse Dr, W Columbia, SC 29172 (803) 755-2000 7.7 miles from hotel
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens The Riverbanks Zoo has more than 2,000 animals featuring 350 species including elephants, lions, tigers, sea lions and aquatic reef and more. The Riverbanks Gardens also houses five different botanical gardens. 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 779-8717 8 miles from hotel
SC Governor's Mansion The Governor's Mansion has been the home to 30 governors and their families since being built in 1855. China, silver, furnishings and paintings illustrate South Carolina's rich history and heritage throughout this nine-acre estate. 800 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 737-1710 9.6 miles from hotel
Frankie's Fun Park Frankie's Fun Park features go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, amusement rides, laser tag, batting cages, an arcade, Monaco slick track and Frankie's Grill. Admission is free and rides are on a pay-as-you-play basis. 140 Parkridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 781-2342 11 miles from hotel
Convenient services near the Country Inn Columbia Airport hotel in Cayce, SC:
Peake's Garage 1933 Airport Blvd, Cayce, SC 29033 (803) 791-1822 0.68 miles from hotel
Food Mart 1760 Airport Blvd, Cayce, SC 29033 (803) 249-7326 1.25 miles from hotel
Wachovia ATM 1131 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033 2.77 miles from hotel
CVS Pharmacy 2410 Charleston Hwy, Cayce, SC 29033 (803) 796-7779 2.94 miles from hotel
Grace Day Spa 113 Professional Ave, W Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 791-0147 4.21 miles from hotel
Lexington Medical Center 2720 Sunset Blvd, W Columbia, SC 29205 (803)791-2000 4.26 miles from hotel
About Columbia
The "Heart of the South" is a compelling mix of charm, history and dynamism. A center for academia and business, it's also the state's government hub. From the Governor's Green to the SC State Museum. The State House Library to the Supreme Court. If it gets too hot, take a stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Or go boating, swimming and fishing on Lake Murray, a 50,000-acre water playground. Columbia's home to antebellum mansions and Fort Jackson, the Army's largest training center.
Did you know?
Strings are attached at the Columbia Marionette Theatre, the largest of only a handful of marionette theaters in the US. Every facet of every production is crafted in-house, from the script to the sets to the puppets themselves. No matter what the show, it's sure to be a hit for all ages.