Things to do in Athens
Classic City Tours
Let a Classic City Tours historian guide you through historic Athens. 90-minute driving tours depart daily at 2 p.m. $15 per person, reservations required. Also, ask about our historic interiors tour of several house museums, and specialty tours for groups. Call (706) 208-8687 for more information.
280 E. Doughtery St., Athens, GA
Georgia Museum of Art
The Georgia Museum Of Art houses the State's permanent collection of over 8,000 works as well as a variety of traveling exhibitions. Special events include family days, film series, lectures, workshops, and galas. Free admission; $2 donation suggested. Call (706) 542-4662 for more information.
90 Carlton St., Athens, GA
Oconee Forest Park
This 60-acre natural area has walking trails, a 1.2-mile mountain bike trail, and a 15-acre lake. Mature oak and hickory trees mingle with tulip poplars in the 100-year-old forest, home to the largest scarlet oak tree in Georgia. Free. Trails open daily sunrise to sunset. Call (706) 542-4287 for more information.
Intersection of College Station and E. Campus Rds, Athens, GA
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Enter this serene 313 acre oasis through the three story glass and steel Visitors Center and Conservatory and explore walking trails for the study and enjoyment of the Georgia's indigenous flora, rose gardens, and other habitats. Georgia's flora is among the most diverse in the U.S. Various climatic zones and soil types support an amazing array of species, many of which can be found at the Garden. A number of introduced and exotic species also abound in the theme gardens and collections in the conservatory. Call (706) 542-1244 for more information.
2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA
U.S. Navy Supply Corps Museum
One of only 11 official U.S. Navy Museums, see ship models, historic uniforms, navigation equipment, artifacts, photographs, and other items of historical interest. Archives are available for research. Free. Open 9 am - 5:15 pm Mon. - Fri. Tours by appointment only; visitors should call ahead. Call (706) 354-7349 for more information.
1425 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA