Five Points Travel Guide
Athens
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Popular places to visit
University of Georgia
Explore the campus of University of Georgia during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Join a guided tour or use informative signs to explore miles of nature trails and view exotic plants in this outstanding garden.
The Georgia Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at The Georgia Theatre on your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Georgia Museum of Art
View over 10,000 impressive works of art at this museum set on the University of Georgia campus.
Ware-Lyndon House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ware-Lyndon House in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum during your travels in Athens. Experience the area's live music or attend a football match.
Top hotels in Five Points
The Rushmore
The room was spacious, clean and the communication was wonderful
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
My only observation was breakfast. The line was long and very slow and the food almost gone , even though still early (around 7:30), so by the time we got to be served there was not much variety of food and we could only choose one kind of drink, if I wanted juice I couldn’t have a coffee afterwards. ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
It really pains me to say this because I HATE UGA and the BOOdog mutts, and Athens in general, GO JACKETS!!!! THWG!!! But this hotel was great. Front desk staff super friendly and helpful. Rooms were super clean and quiet. Pretty good breakfast. Good workout room. In the event of the apocalypse and ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
The rates were quite high because it was the Allstate period, but the location and convenience were top-notch.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
They let us check in early. Bed was comfy. Town was almost sold out due to concert so we happy to get a room. Value for the price.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Best Western Athens
Good location to university and downtown. Not a place a would stop with the wife. Questionable patrons staying next to us and hanging out downstairs. But excellent price for the evening.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Five Points
Baxter
If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing.
Dearing Street Historic District
Live music and theatres are notable features of Dearing Street Historic District. You might consider stopping by Tree That Owns Itself while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Reese Street Historic District
You might appreciate the live music and theatres in Reese Street Historic District, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, 40 Watt Club and The Georgia Theatre are just a few notable stops.
Cobbham Historic District
Uncover some of the top draws of Cobbham Historic District like its live music and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre.
Downtown Athens
While visiting Downtown Athens, you might make a stop by sights like Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre.
Athens Warehouse Historic District
If you're spending time in Athens Warehouse Historic District, you might enjoy its live music and theatres. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Classic Center or The Georgia Theatre.
