Five Points, SC
Columbia
Visit Five Points
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.
University of South Carolina
Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to 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.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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
Congaree National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Five Points Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
"Look I’m a bit picky about my hotels. And this place was great. The staff were amazing. The room was excellent, and the pool was nice and warm. It’s in a really nice part of Columbia too. 10/10 would recommend, and if I come back, I’m staying again."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
"wonderful stay. very nice space."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
"Beth at the front desk was great! The bedroom was okay, the bed was comfortable but the bathroom was so small and can use an update. The room was clean."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
"Clean & comfortable, very quiet even though fully booked, excellent breakfast choices, fresh, well stocked and great choices for everyone’s taste"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
"Room as clean and comfortable. Recently updated. Conveniently located to USC."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
"The location is great and the rooms were fine for the most part. We were in town for a concert and booked 2 rooms for our group of 6. When we checked in at 4pm, only 1 room was ready and the other one wasn't ready until almost 6pm! Luckily we had the other room to get ready in or we'd have been late ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Five Points
University Hill
University Hill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Columbia Urban League and South Carolina State House.
Old Shandon
Though Old Shandon might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Columbia Urban League and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Waverly
While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Columbia Urban League and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shandon
While Shandon might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Columbia Urban League and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street might 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 Columbia Urban League.
Melrose Heights
While Melrose Heights isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Columbia Urban League are some notable places to visit nearby.
