West Columbia - South Carolina - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

West Columbia, South Carolina, is a town of about 13,000 people that originally had the name of Brookland because of the large number of brooks in the area. It is located right across the river from the city of Columbia and there is an enormous selection of activities and attractions within a ten-mile radius. These all combine to make West Columbia the prefect vacation destination.

The parks in this city offer an astounding array of recreational activities. Spend a day at the Riverside Zoo where you will see an impressive number of animals from all over the world. Take a walk through the Botanical Gardens where you can drink in the sight and scent of the blooms that will fill your senses and help you enjoy the beauty of nature. Lake Murray is the setting for waterskiing, sailing, boating, fishing and swimming and on the Congaree River you can enjoy some of the best canoing and fishing in the area. The sports enthusiast will be thrilled with a visit to this city because of all the sports that take place here. Take in a game by one of the teams of the University of South Carolina or the Bombers A Class Baseball Team. If you enjoy a game of golf, then you are in luck with several courses in the area.

Whether you want to attend a concert by the symphony orchestra or enjoy the music of your favorite rock band in one of the nightclubs, West Columbia offers you the opportunity to do so. History lovers can take a step back in time with visits to the many museums detailing the history of the city. You can also take a tour of the city to see the historic homes and buildings that have stood the test of time. Shopping is an experience all of its own with a wealth of shopping centers and departments stores just across the river. The easy access to large centers makes a visit to West Columbia one that you will remember for the rest of your life.