Double-barreled cannon, Athens

Name: Double-barreled cannon
Address: 301 College Ave, Athens, 30601-2715, United States

#15 among attractions in Athens

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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. ()

Coordinates: 33°57'36"N, 83°22'35"W

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301 College AveDowntown Athens (Downtown Historic District)Athens 30601-2715 United States

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Double-barreled cannon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1260 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
40 Watt Club, Athens
7 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.
0.7 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport complex, Sport venue
Sanford Stadium, Athens
19 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.
~660 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Georgia Theatre, Athens
4 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.
~1280 ftE
Sport, Sport venue
The Classic Center, Athens
7 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.
0.5 miSE
Music venue
Nuçi's Space, Athens
14 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.
0.5 miSW
Church
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens
13 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.
~1420 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
7 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.
0.4 miSE
Cemetery
Jackson Street Cemetery, Athens
12 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.
0.5 miSW
Park
The Tree That Owns Itself, Athens
13 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.
~1020 ftNE
33°57'44"N • 83°22'28"W
Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens
5 min walk • Museum, Visitor center
0.5 miW
Museum, Architecture, History museum
T. R. R. Cobb House, Athens
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Double-barreled cannon?

Nearby attractions include Downtown Athens Historic District, Athens (1 min walk), Georgia Theatre, Athens (4 min walk), Morton Theatre, Athens (5 min walk), Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens (5 min walk).

How to get to Double-barreled cannon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Double-barreled cannon:

Bus

The Arch • Lines: 14, 5 (5 min walk)
ACC Multi-Modal Center (9 min walk)