Five Points Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Five Points
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.
Our pick of the best Five Points Hotel Deals
The Rushmore
The room was spacious, clean and the communication was wonderful
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Classic City Cottage: Walk to 5 Points/UGA/Stadium
This is a great house and location! Great service too!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hotel Abacus
Room was clean and spacious. The air conditioner was dated and cut on and off a lot. Only interaction with staff was when i checked in. She was nice. It is walking distance to downtown and campus.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
very clean hotel and location was great
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Rivet House
The staff was great! The restaurant was amazing! What a wonderful mother -daughter night out!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
This is our go to hotel in Athens due to location and price. It is walking distance to downtown and typically priced below other hotels in the area.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Five Points
Baxter
If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Parkview Recreation Center 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.
