The Classic Center, Athens

#5 among attractions in Athens

Sport, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

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. The arena is home to the UGA Ice Dawgs hockey team and formerly the Peach State Cats arena football team. The Classic Center also contains a 2,122-seat theatre. ()

Coordinates: 33°57'37"N, 83°22'20"W

Address

300 North Thomas StreetDowntown Athens (East Downtown)Athens United States

Contact

+1 706-208-0900

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The Classic Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 40 Watt Club, Sanford Stadium, Georgia Theatre, Nuçi's Space.

0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
40 Watt Club, Athens
12 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.
~1730 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.
0.4 miSE
Music venue
Nuçi's Space, Athens
11 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 miW
Church
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens
19 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.
~1820 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ware–Lyndon House, Athens
9 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 miS
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.
0.7 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.
~1000 ftNW
33°57'44"N • 83°22'28"W
Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens
5 min walk • Museum, Visitor center
0.8 miW
Museum, Architecture, History museum
T. R. R. Cobb House, Athens
20 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.
0.4 miW
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Morton Theatre, Athens
10 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 The Classic Center?

Nearby attractions include Athens Welcome Center - Classic City Tours, Athens (5 min walk), Downtown Athens Historic District, Athens (6 min walk), Georgia Theatre, Athens (9 min walk), Ware–Lyndon House, Athens (9 min walk).

How to get to The Classic Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Classic Center:

Bus

ACC Multi-Modal Center (3 min walk)
Multimodal Transportation Center • Lines: 1, 2, 5 (3 min walk)