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From sculptures to murals and custom art installations, Five Points is bursting with art and landmarks making it a truly eclectic village neighborhood worthy of being explored.

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Landmarks + Hidden Gems

Hootie and the Blowfish Monument

The monument features a granite plaque on the ground in the shape of a guitar pick. It is surrounded by stainless-steel spires which reach 17-feet skyward. Throughout the ribbons are metal musical ...
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The Hubbell

The masonry sculpture was built by Jay Hubbell, a Columbia artist and stoneworker who has now unfortunately passed away. He was a veteran drummer in local punk bands including From Safety to ...
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Five Points Plaza Fountain

Synonymous with Five Points to locals and a must-see for visitors, the Five Points Fountain was built in 1997 by the Five Points Association. This prominent landmark provides a beautiful and iconic ...
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Saluda Avenue Fountain

A decade after the iconic Five Points Plaza Fountain was made its mark, the second fountain made its debut marking the entrance into Five Points from Blossom Street at Saluda Avenue. 
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Logan the Leprechaun

You may have spotted Logan hanging around Five Points, but have you found all six!? Let the Great Five Points Leprechaun Hunt begin!
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Blossom Street Train Trestle

The Five Points Association worked in conjunction with the City of Columbia to beautify the existing Norfolk Southern railroad bridge in Columbia that crosses Blossom Street which is a prominent gateway between ...
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Centennial Plaza

The completion of Centennial Plaza is the culmination of Five Points’ Centennial Year in 2015 and includes the third water feature added to the district: a 6-foot rotating granite kugel over water ...
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Harden Street Postcard Mural

The final project of the Five Points Centennial Celebration, the Postcard Mural, was in the works since 2016. A 12-person committee consisting of members of the Five Points Association Board of Directors ...
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Group Therapy Bronze Doorstep

For over 30 years, Group Therapy has been a local staple of Five Points’ nightlife scene. Anyone who has passed through the Greene Street entrance has seen the bronze doorstep with the ...
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Fritz

Completed in September of 2024, a public naming contest was conducted by the Five Points Association where the community was asked to submit names for the newest permanent art installation in the ...
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Murals

Postcard Mural

Commissioned by the Five Points Association, Drip Coffee, Pecknel Music Co. and One Columbia in 2017 artist Chad Brady brought the essence of Five Points together in a vibrant, breath taking, and ...
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God Bless America

After the devastating events of September 11, 2001 local artist with strong ties to Five Points, Ralph Waldrop, gathered a group of Vietnam Vets to paint an American flag on the side ...
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The View from Mount Zion

Bringing the “one love” vibez since 1997! Natural Vibrations, better known as “Natty Vibez” your one stop culture shop! Specializing in Reggae/Rasta goods as well as imported goods and crafts from the ...
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Five Points in 1948

The mural, located on the north side of the Home Team Restaurant building (700 Harden Street) was commissioned by (formerly) Harper’s Restaurant in 1990. The artist Blue Sky completed the 14×60 foot ...
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Rubble Without a Cause

Completed in 2019, Rubble Without a Cause adds another masterpiece to the lengthy list of Blue Sky’s Columbia collection. Learning the lesson, “never paint a mural in a place nobody ever sees ...
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A Splash of Color

The Five Points Association officially unveiled this new permanent art installation, by award-winning artist, Shelby LeBlanc, on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The mural, “A Splash of Color” is located at 745 Saluda ...
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