Athens Hotels

Athens is a small city in the state of Georgia located 61 miles from Atlanta. Nestled just below the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visitors will find plenty of things to do in Athens to enjoy heritage, nature, and culture. Start by touring some of the city’s top museums, such as the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art and the Georgia Museum of Natural History. Next, discover Georgia’s heritage at landmarks like the Henry W. Grady House, Athens Memorial Park, and the Georgia Museum of Art. Guests at Athens hotels shouldn’t miss the city’s curious sites as well, like the world’s only double-barreled cannon and the Tree That Owns Itself, which is considered to literally have legal ownership of itself. Enjoy nature in the city at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, perfect for a leisurely afternoon outdoors. For a more active day, go hiking, cycling, or kayaking at the Sandy Creek Park on Lake Chapman, the North Oconee River Greenway, or the Oconee Forest Park. In the evening, enjoy the city’s bustling music scene by catching a concert at the Georgia Theatre or the Melting Point. For dinner, stroll through the Victorian-era downtown that offers top dining, shopping, and bars.