| Athens, Georgia-"The Classic City" |
Welcome to Athens, a vibrant city that defines sophisticated
Southern culture. Just below the foothills of the Blue Ridge
mountains this university city of just over 100,000 residents
offers visitors a unique blend of Southern heritage and
contemporary entertainment. A wide range of award-winning
restaurants offers distinctive dining. Take time to stroll through
our inviting, restored downtown or take a drive through historic
districts, featuring antebellum, Victorian, and other period homes.
View the state's official art collection, a traveling art
exhibition, or one of our many local galleries. Treat yourself to a
Broadway production without metropolitan hassles, and experience
the bustling nightlife of Athens' world-renowned music scene. Cheer
on one of the Georgia Bulldogs' top-ranked collegiate sports teams,
or commune with nature at one of our major horticulture nurseries
and lovely gardens. Whether you're interested in history, sports,
shopping, entertainment, or nature, you'll "Experience a
Masterpiece" in Athens! |
Welcome to Athens, a vibrant city that defines sophisticated
Southern culture. Just below the foothills of the Blue Ridge
mountains this university city of just over 100,000 residents
offers visitors a unique blend of Southern heritage and
contemporary entertainment. A wide range of award-winning
restaurants offers distinctive dining. Take time to stroll through
our inviting, restored downtown or take a drive through historic
districts, featuring antebellum, Victorian, and other period homes.
View the state's official art collection, a traveling art
exhibition, or one of our many local galleries. Treat yourself to a
Broadway production without metropolitan hassles, and experience
the bustling nightlife of Athens' world-renowned music scene. Cheer
on one of the Georgia Bulldogs' top-ranked collegiate sports teams,
or commune with nature at one of our major horticulture nurseries
and lovely gardens. Whether you're interested in history, sports,
shopping, entertainment, or nature, you'll "Experience a
Masterpiece" in Athens!