Herty Field, Athens

Name: Herty Field
Address: Herty Dr., Athens, 30601, United States

#48 among attractions in Athens

Quad, Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Herty Field, also known as Alumni Athletic Field, was the original on-campus playing venue for football and baseball at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. It opened in the Fall of 1891 and hosting the first UGA home football game against Mercer University on January 30, 1892. ()

Opened: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 33°57'21"N, 83°22'32"W

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Herty Dr.Athens 30601 United States

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Herty Field – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1560 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
40 Watt Club, Athens
8 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.
0.4 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport complex, Sport venue
Sanford Stadium, Athens
12 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.
~1060 ftNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Georgia Theatre, Athens
6 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.
~1920 ftNE
Sport, Sport venue
The Classic Center, Athens
10 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.
0.4 miE
Music venue
Nuçi's Space, Athens
10 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 miW
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.
0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
15 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.
1.1 miS
Museum, Art museum
Georgia Museum of Art, Athens
28 min walk • 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.
~1130 ftSE
Cemetery
Jackson Street Cemetery, Athens
6 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.
0.4 miW
Park
The Tree That Owns Itself, Athens
11 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.
0.4 miN
33°57'44"N • 83°22'28"W
Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens
12 min walk • Museum, Visitor center

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Herty Field?

Nearby attractions include University of Georgia, Athens (2 min walk), President's Club Garden, Athens (2 min walk), Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, Athens (6 min walk), Georgia Theatre, Athens (6 min walk).

How to get to Herty Field by public transport?

The nearest stations to Herty Field:

Bus

The Arch • Lines: 14, 5 (3 min walk)
UGA Main Library • Lines: 14, 5 (5 min walk)