Visit Alumni House on the University of South Carolina campus
The Inn at USC is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel located on the University of South Carolina campus in the state capital city of Columbia, SC. The Inn is just steps away from the University’s Alumni House, once the home of Miss Flora M. Barringer. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is only 7 miles from the Inn, and historic Fort Jackson is just 6 miles away.|
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Cultural Columbia. As the seat of South Carolina’s government and the home of the University of South Carolina, Columbia is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city offering several opportunities for education and edification. Koger Center for the Arts, Riverbanks Zoo, South Carolina State Museum, and EdVenture Children’s Museum are just a few of the centers of learning and diversion available to visitors of all ages.
Shopping and Dining. Five Points, located only one mile from the Inn at USC, is an exciting destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Here you’ll find antiques, books, jewelry, clothing, and much more. You’ll also have several restaurants to choose from, including a family friendly diner and a gourmet wine cafe. There’s something for every taste in Columbia, South Carolina!
Sports and the Great Outdoors. If you’re a USC alumni, perhaps you’re coming to town to cheer on your beloved Gamecocks at the Williams-Brice Stadium or the Colonial Center. There are also plenty of opportunities to be active yourself, whether it’s taking a nature walk in the Congaree National Park, sailing on Lake Murray, or kayaking down one of Columbia’s three rivers. [Top]
Shopping and Dining. Five Points, located only one mile from the Inn at USC, is an exciting destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Here you’ll find antiques, books, jewelry, clothing, and much more. You’ll also have several restaurants to choose from, including a family friendly diner and a gourmet wine cafe. There’s something for every taste in Columbia, South Carolina!
Sports and the Great Outdoors. If you’re a USC alumni, perhaps you’re coming to town to cheer on your beloved Gamecocks at the Williams-Brice Stadium or the Colonial Center. There are also plenty of opportunities to be active yourself, whether it’s taking a nature walk in the Congaree National Park, sailing on Lake Murray, or kayaking down one of Columbia’s three rivers. [Top]
Columbia Area Attractions
- Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center-1 mile
- EdVenture Children’s Museum-1 mile
- Five Points-1 mile
- Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden -4 miles
- South Carolina State House - 0.75 miles
- South Carolina State Museum -1.5 miles
- The Vista -0.75 miles
- Williams Brice Stadium -2.5 miles
- Colonial Center-1 mile
- University of South Carolina-0 miles
- Columbiana Centre-10 miles
- Koger Center for the Arts-1 mile
- Fort Jackson-6 miles
- Lake Murray-20 miles
- Congaree National Park-20 miles [Top]
Nearby Cities
- Cayce-5 miles
- Blythewood-18 miles
- Lexington-15 miles
- Saluda-46 miles
- Irmo-19 miles [Top]
Airport & Transportation
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport-7 miles [Top]
Directions
- Directions from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport :
- Start out going east on Aviation Way toward Airport Blvd.
- Turn Right onto Airport Blvd.
- Take a left onto US-176 N /US-21 N/ US-21 N/ Charleston Highway
- Stay straight and proceed onto Blossom Street
- Turn Left onto Pickens
- Hotel is 1/2 mile on Right at corner of Pickens & Pendleton
- Turn into our guest parking
- From I-20 East or West :
- Take SC-277 South towards Downtown Columbia & USC
- SC-277 merges into Bull Street
- Turn Left on Gervais Street
- Turn Right on Pickens Street
- Hotel is 1 block on Left at corner of Pickens & Pendleton
- Turn into our guest parking
- From I-77 South :
- Take SC-277 South towards Downtown Columbia
- SC-277 merges into Bull Street
- Turn Left onto Gervais Street
- Turn Right onto Pickens Street
- Hotel is 1 block on Left at corner of Pickens & Pendleton
- Turn Left into our guest parking
- From I-26 East or West :
- Take I-26 to 126 towards Downtown Columbia
- Take 126 to Elmwood Ave.
- Turn Right on Bull Street
- Turn Left on Gervais Street
- Turn Right onto Pickens Street
- Hotel is 1 block on Left at corner of Pickens & Pendleton
- Turn into our guest parking area
- From Sumter on Hwy 378/76 West :
- Take Hwy 378/76 West
- Continue on 378 West
- Stay Straight on Devine Street
- Turn Right on Blossom Street
- Turn Right onto Pickens Street
- Hotel is 1/2 mile on Right at corner of Pickens & Pendleton
- Turn into our guest parking area [Top]


