Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens

Name: Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours
Address: 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, 30601-2611, United States
Telephone: +1 706-353-1820

#13 among attractions in Athens

Museum, Visitor center

Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours

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Facts and practical information

Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours (address: 280 E Dougherty St) is a place located in Athens (Georgia state) and belongs to the category of museum, visitor center.

It is situated at an altitude of 715 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 33°57'44"N latitude and 83°22'28"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours is a short distance from the following public transport stations: 325 Willow Street (bus, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Ware–Lyndon House (museum, 4 min walk), The Classic Center (sport, 5 min walk), Downtown Athens Historic District (neighbourhood, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 33°57'44"N, 83°22'28"W

Address

280 E Dougherty StDowntown Athens (Dougherty Street)Athens 30601-2611 United States

Contact

+1 706-353-1820

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Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 40 Watt Club, Sanford Stadium, Georgia Theatre, The Classic Center.

0.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
40 Watt Club, Athens
11 min walk • The 40 Watt Club is a music venue in Athens, Georgia. Along with CBGB, the Whisky a Go Go, and selected others, it was instrumental in launching American punk rock and new wave music.
0.9 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport complex, Sport venue
Sanford Stadium, Athens
23 min walk • 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.
~1670 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Georgia Theatre, Athens
9 min walk • 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.
~1000 ftSE
Sport, Sport venue
The Classic Center, Athens
5 min walk • The Classic Center is a convention center in Athens, Georgia, United States. It was opened in 1995. Located within is Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, a large event hall that also serves as a 2,000-seat arena.
0.6 miSE
Music venue
Nuçi's Space, Athens
15 min walk • 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.
0.7 miSW
Church
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens
17 min walk • 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.
~820 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
4 min walk • 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.
0.5 miS
Cemetery
Jackson Street Cemetery, Athens
14 min walk • 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.
0.7 miSW
Park
The Tree That Owns Itself, Athens
18 min walk • 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, Architecture, History museum
T. R. R. Cobb House, Athens
17 min walk • 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.
~1830 ftSW
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Morton Theatre, Athens
9 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours open?

Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours?

Nearby attractions include Ware–Lyndon House, Athens (4 min walk), Downtown Athens Historic District, Athens (5 min walk), Georgia Theatre, Athens (9 min walk), Morton Theatre, Athens (9 min walk).

How to get to Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours by public transport?

The nearest stations to Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours:

Bus

325 Willow Street • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
ACC Multi-Modal Center (8 min walk)