The Eclectic Neighborhood In South Carolina You Could Spend Weeks Exploring

South Carolina's capital city of Columbia has several great neighborhoods to explore, with some of the most popular ones including Shandon and Old Shandon, Earlewood, and Rosewood. You'll find each charming in its own way. And then, there's Five Points, known as "Columbia's original village neighborhood," which you'd need at least a day in Columbia to fully appreciate, but you're likely to find yourself needing quite more than a day.

There's so much to see and do in Five Points, starting with murals ...

... and other public art displays including the Hootie and the Blowfish monument honoring that iconic best-selling band we're proud is rooted in Columbia. You could spend several hours exploring just the creative art displays throughout Five Points.

As you move through Five Points in downtown Columbia, you can stop for a relaxing break by one of the two beautiful water fountains that call this area home: The Five Points Plaza Fountain and the Saluda Avenue Fountain.

Speaking of home, there are a mere handful of options if you want to live in Five Points, one being a cute studio or loft apartment in what used to house Claussen's Bakery, which was built in 1928.

The space was converted into a local inn when the bakery ceased operations in 1963. It was open until 2015. When the rooms were renovated to become apartments, elements from the original Claussen’s Bakery were preserved including exposed brick walls, steel trusses, and original windows.

When you're ready for a bite to eat, you will have an abundance of delicious eateries to try for each meal of the day, including the Flying Biscuit, Andi's Deli, Blue Pizza, The Gourmet Shop, and Drip Coffee for starters.

"Shop 'til you drop" isn't just a catchphrase when it comes to Five Points. You can experience that phenomenon with everything from the Papa Jazz music store ...

... to clothing boutiques such as 2G's, Vestique, and much more ...

... to specialty shops like Bluetile Skateboards, Pet Supplies Plus, All Good Books, and tons more!

You'll also find professional services like the Blossom Shop florist, Elite Framing, Immaculate Piercing Studio, and more throughout Columbia's Five Points.

Now, if you love a great party, the best time to visit the eclectic Five Points neighborhood in Columbia is for the annual St. Pat's in Five Points event! It's been called one of the top 15 best ways to celebrate St. Pat's in the U.S. by ABC News.

As you can see, this Columbia neighborhood will keep you busy for quite a while. You'll want to stay for a night or more in a great Vrbo condo in Five Points so you'll have plenty of time for everything you want to do while you're here.