Five Points Travel Guide
Columbia
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Five Points
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Very outdated. Our room was not clean. Old French fries near the bed. Bathroom very unsanitary and only appeared to have been somewhat wiped down. The staff seemed very helpful in checking in and courteous but the cleanliness of the hotel was very poor.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Everything was good except for the terrible breakfast.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
breakfast the the best
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
I literally called down at nearly 2 AM as people were in the lobby making a TON of noise. You can see by the slope of the roof that the noise carries up to the 4th floor. It was like listening to all of the conversations outside of your door. They did their best, but it never stopped. At one point, ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest
Best place ever
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, SC
No pancakes or scramble very disappoint
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
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 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Melrose Heights
When in Melrose Heights, you can plan a visit to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
