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Alternative names: Population: 116.7 thous.Area: 118.15 mi²Elevation: 719 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°57'30"N, 83°22'47"W
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Athens Attractions - What to See and Explore

Athens offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Sanford Stadium, Georgia Theatre, Nuçi's Space, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • sanford stadium athens
    Arenas and stadiums • Sport complex • Sport venue

    Sanford Stadium

    Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, United States. The 92,746-seat stadium is the tenth-largest stadium in the NCAA.

  • georgia theatre athens
    Nightlife • Music and shows • Theater

    Georgia Theatre

    Georgia Theatre is a live music venue and event space in Athens, Georgia. Many prominent national and local acts across all genres have performed at the Theatre, including rock, folk, country, indie, alternative, hip hop and electronic.

  • nucis space athens
    Music venue • River District

    Nuçi's Space

    Nuçi's Space is a resource center based in Athens, Georgia, United States, that provides rehearsal and performance space for local musicians, as well as services to support the well-being of the music community.

  • the state botanical garden of georgia athens
    Public plant collections and nature trails

    The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

    The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a botanical garden of 313 acres in the United States, with a conservatory operated by the University of Georgia. It is located at 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia.

  • hill first baptist church athens
    Church

    Hill First Baptist Church

    Hill First Baptist Church "is the oldest African American church in the Athens, Georgia community". It is a contributing property to the Reese Street Historic District.

  • ware lyndon house athens
    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Ware–Lyndon House

    The Ware–Lyndon House is a historic house located at 211 Hoyt Street in Athens, Georgia, at the end of Jackson Street. Built circa 1850, the house is two stories and exhibits an Italianate style. Edward R. Ware, its original owner, sold the property to Edward S. Lyndon in 1880.

  • georgia museum of art athens
    Museum • Art museum

    Georgia Museum of Art

    The Georgia Museum of Art is an art museum in Athens, Georgia, United States, associated with the University of Georgia. The museum is both an academic museum and, since 1982, the official art museum of the state of Georgia.

  • jackson street cemetery athens
    Cemetery

    Jackson Street Cemetery

    Jackson Street Cemetery, also known as Old Athens Cemetery, was the original cemetery for Athens, Georgia and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • the tree that owns itself athens
    Park • Rock Springs

    The Tree That Owns Itself

    The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet of its base.

  • athens welcome center classic city tours
    33°57'44"N • 83°22'28"W

    Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours

    Museum • Visitor center

  • t r r cobb house athens
    Museum • Architecture • History museum

    T. R. R. Cobb House

    The T. R. R. Cobb House built in 1842 is an historic octagon house originally located at 194 Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia. On June 30, 1975, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

  • double barreled cannon athens
    33°57'36"N • 83°22'35"W

    Double-barreled cannon

    The double-barreled cannon is an American Civil War-era experimental weapon and is now a modern landmark located in Athens, Georgia. While originally built for warfare, the cannon never saw battle.

  • morton theatre athens
    Historical place • Concerts and shows • Theater

    Morton Theatre

    The Morton Theatre, located in downtown Athens, Georgia, at 195 West Washington Street, is one of the first vaudeville theatres in the United States uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American businessman: Monroe Morton.

  • athica athens
    Museum • Art gallery

    Athica

    The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art is a non-profit 501 contemporary art gallery in Athens, Georgia, United States. Lizzie Zucker Saltz, ATHICA's founder and director, began the institute in 2001 with the help of FiveArt, Inc. a group of local developers and arts boosters...

  • henry w grady house athens
    Museum • Historical place • History museum

    Henry W. Grady House

    The Taylor-Grady House, also known as the Henry W. Grady House, is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 634 Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia, United States. Built in the 1840s, this Greek Revival house is notable as the only known surviving home of Henry W.

  • richard b russell library for political research and studies athens
    History museum • Museum • Library

    Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies

    The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies is an archive of political and historic primary documents relating to the modern American political system.

  • oconee hill cemetery athens
    Cemetery • Carrs Hill

    Oconee Hill Cemetery

    Oconee Hill Cemetery is a cemetery in Athens, Georgia, United States. The extant cemetery opened in 1856 and is located near the University of Georgia.

  • dudley park athens
    33°57'21"N • 83°21'59"W

    Dudley Park

    Park • Chicopee - Dudley

  • lucy cobb institute athens
    Church • Universities and schools

    Lucy Cobb Institute

    The Lucy Cobb Institute was a girls' school on Milledge Avenue in Athens, Georgia, United States. It was founded by Thomas R.R.

Things to See and Do in Athens by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Athens.

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Athens – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Athens, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Coolray Field (Lawrenceville), BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Atlanta (Lilburn), Georgia Guidestones (Elberton).

  • coolray field lawrenceville36 milesW
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

    Coolray Field, Lawrenceville

    Coolray Field stands as a beacon for baseball fans in the heart of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Known primarily as the home ground for the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, this stadium offers a quintessential American sports experience.

  • baps shri swaminarayan mandir atlanta lilburn45 milesW
    Sacred and religious sites, Temple

    BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Atlanta, Lilburn

    The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Atlanta, Georgia is a traditional Hindu mandir, or place of worship, inaugurated on 26 August 2007 by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, a denomination of the Swaminarayan branch of Hinduism headed by Mahant Swami Maharaj.

  • georgia guidestones elberton34 milesNE
    Cultural tours, Tours, Monuments and statues

    Georgia Guidestones, Elberton

    The Georgia Guidestones are a granite monument erected in 1980 in Elbert County, Georgia, in the United States. A set of ten guidelines is inscribed on the structure in eight modern languages and a shorter message is inscribed at the top of the structure in four ancient language scripts.

  • robert toombs house washington40 milesE
    Museum, Historical place, History museum

    Robert Toombs House, Washington

    The Robert Toombs House State Historic Site is a historic property located at 216 East Robert Toombs Avenue in Washington, Georgia. It was the home of Robert Toombs, a U.S. representative and U.S. senator from Georgia who originally opposed Southern secession but later became a...

  • autrey mill nature preserve johns creek49 milesW
    Nature and wildlife, Park, Museum

    Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Johns Creek

    The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center is located in Johns Creek, Georgia, U.S.A. The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center provides a venue where visitors can learn about the past as well as appreciate nature. The property is located on 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, Georgia.

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Best Time To Visit Athens

Learn when is the best time to travel to Athens weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, August and October.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in September, October and November. Most of it rains in January and March.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Athens?

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What is the best time to visit Athens?

May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, August and October. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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