Athens, located about an hour and a half northeast of Atlanta, below the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a thriving college town. Home to the University of Georgia, the town has a young cosmopolitan population of just over 10,000.
Athens has a redeveloped historic downtown with award-winning restaurants, galleries and specialty shops. As the birthplace of world-famous bands REM and the B-52, Athens prides itself in having the best college music scene in North America.
The self-guided Athens Music Walking Tour takes visitors through some of the most significant spots in Athens' rich musical heritage. Numerous venues throughout town feature live musical acts each day.
Art exhibits can be found at the Georgia Museum of Art, the Lyndon House Arts Center and the Ware-Lyndon House museum dating back to the mid 19th century. Musical performances take place at the UGA Performing Arts Center and the Classic Center hosts Broadway productions.
Hotels and motels in Athens, GA are mostly located along Broad St. (route 78 Business) that runs through the heart of town. Most Athens hotels and motels are within 2 miles of both downtown and the Campus of the University of Georgia.
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The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard by Marriott surrounds guests with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy.
Days inn is the first choice for savvy, value conscious travelers. Guests enjoy amenities such as free continental breakfast, free weekday newspaper, in room hairdryers and AM-FM clock radios all at an affordable Days Inn price.
Property Type Hotel Gold Medal Property The Howard Johnson In Athens Is Conveniently Located On Hwy 78/29 Exit Athens By pass. The Howard Johnson Staff Is Commited To Make Each Stay With Us A Pleasurable Experience.
Hampton Inn is the nation's leading chain of quality, value-priced hotels. Here you'll find clean, fresh, comfortable rooms standard with a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, data port, and free in-room movie channel (HBO).
The Holiday Inn Hotel Athens is conveniently located within walking distance to the University of Georgia, historic downtown Athens and the Classic Center.
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We Are Conveniently Located In The Heart Of Athens Historic District Surrounded By Restored Pre civil War Antebellum Homes Which Now Serve As Offices Retail Shops And Sorority Houses For The University Of Georgia Which Is Only Five City Blocks Away.