Downtown Athens Historic District, Athens

Name: Downtown Athens Historic District
Address: Athens, United States

#37 among attractions in Athens

Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Downtown Athens Historic District is a historic area in the Downtown Athens neighborhood of Athens, Georgia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Its boundaries were revised twice, in 1984 and 2006, and additional documentation was filed in 2006. ()

Coordinates: 33°57'35"N, 83°22'34"W

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Downtown Athens (Downtown Historic District)Athens United States

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Downtown Athens Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1340 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.
~680 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.
~1160 ftE
Sport, Sport venue
The Classic Center, Athens
6 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 miW
Church
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens
14 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.
~1490 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
8 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
11 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.
~1010 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
14 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 Downtown Athens Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Georgia Theatre, Athens (4 min walk), Morton Theatre, Athens (5 min walk), Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens (5 min walk), Creature Comforts, Athens (7 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Athens Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Athens Historic District:

Bus

The Arch • Lines: 14, 5 (5 min walk)
ACC Multi-Modal Center (8 min walk)