- The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Athens, Georgia, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Parks, Historic Sites and Bowling.
- From Sandy Creek Park to East Athens Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Athens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Madison, Commerce, Winder and Watkinsville.
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Groups must work together to find the clues, solve the puzzles, complete the mission, and escape the room in under 60 minutes
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A 782-acre park surrounding Lake Chapman is Sandy Creek Park. The park offers a wide variety of amenities including hiking, fishing, disc golf, beach access and more.
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Now known as Trail Creek Park, East Athens Community Park is a fun outdoor space for both kids and adults. Along with a soccer field, the park offers a playground, walking trail, picnic area and exercise facility.
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World of Wonder is a local community playground comprising of many different playscapes, slides, bridges, mazes, swings and more, coupled with a separate toddler play area and outdoor children's art.
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1400 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605
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Maintained by the University of Georgia, Oconee Forest Park is 60 acres nature reserve with trails for hiking and mountain biking. The park features hickory trees and provides visitors with direct access to Lake Herrick.
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2450 S. Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30601
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Covering 313 acres and part of the University of Georgia, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia has native flora gardens, international gardens, and plenty of trails. The greenhouses are used by the University and are opened for public.
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Spanning a total of 225-acres, the Sandy Creek Nature Center is a protected wildlife sanctuary filled with a large variety of animals from the local area. The center is also popular for its four miles of trails located throughout.
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The Tree That Owns Itself, also known as the Jackson Oak, is a white oak tree and a popular local landmark owing to the fact that it is believed to be the legal owner of itself as well as the land within eight feet from its base.
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One of its kind, the Double Barreled Cannon was an experimental weapon built during the Civil War. However, it was never used on the battlefield.
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Taylor-Grady House is a historic landmark which is now home to the Junior League of Athens. The house is named after Robert Taylor and Henry W. Grady, who are significant historical figures in the local community.
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The Iron Horse is an artistic monument and sculpture that is made from iron. The Iron Horse was created by Abbot Pattinson and weighs approximately 2,000 pounds and can be viewed for free 7 days a week.