Five Points Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Five Points
Popular places to visit
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your holiday in Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
Columbia Museum of Art
Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of South Carolina
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Bucharest Small Group Beers, Bites & Markets Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Five Points Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Clean rooms, friendly service. The only hold bace was only a few towels.We called the desk and they never brought us towels. Plus they charged us 14.99 + tax for. Breakfast.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Fort Jackson
Great staff
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Great staff. Literally working non stop
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Fast service and great perks!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The best staff, and great location
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Nice clean and updated room.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Five Points
University Hill
Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Robert Mills Historic House and Park.
Shandon
While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
