40 Watt Club, Athens

Name: 40 Watt Club
Address: 285 W. Washington Street, Athens, United States
Telephone: +1 706-549-7871

#1 among attractions in Athens

Dancing, Nightlife

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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. ()

Coordinates: 33°57'30"N, 83°22'48"W

Address

285 W. Washington StreetDowntown Athens (West Downtown)Athens United States

Contact

+1 706-549-7871

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40 Watt Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sanford Stadium, Georgia Theatre, The Classic Center, Nuçi's Space.

0.7 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport complex, Sport venue
Sanford Stadium, Athens
18 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.
~780 ftE
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.
0.5 miE
Sport, Sport venue
The Classic Center, Athens
12 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.
0.7 miE
Music venue
Nuçi's Space, Athens
17 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.
~1370 ftW
Church
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens
7 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
12 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 miSE
Cemetery
Jackson Street Cemetery, Athens
13 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.
~1380 ftSW
Park
The Tree That Owns Itself, Athens
7 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 miNE
33°57'44"N • 83°22'28"W
Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens
11 min walk • Museum, Visitor center
~1780 ftNW
Museum, Architecture, History museum
T. R. R. Cobb House, Athens
9 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.
~440 ftE
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Morton Theatre, Athens
3 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)

Which popular attractions are close to 40 Watt Club?

Nearby attractions include Creature Comforts, Athens (2 min walk), Morton Theatre, Athens (3 min walk), Georgia Theatre, Athens (4 min walk), Joseph Henry Lumpkin House, Athens (6 min walk).

How to get to 40 Watt Club by public transport?

The nearest stations to 40 Watt Club:

Bus

The Arch • Lines: 14, 5 (7 min walk)
Correll Hall • Lines: 5 (12 min walk)