- Our list of the best things to do in Athens, Georgia, features the top 45 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Athens, GA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Athens, GA , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Madison, Commerce, Winder and Watkinsville
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115 East Jefferson Street, Madison, GA 30650
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The Madison-Morgan Welcome Center is a center for tourist and visitor information located in the center of downtown. The center features a friendly and knowledgeable staff, and offers a variety of maps and brochures for local attractions.
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Billing itself as a retro cinema, Ricky D's features screenings of independent, foreign, and classic films. The theater offers a casual food menu alongside a wine bar with a curated list of selections by the bottle or glass.
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156 Academy Street, Madison, GA 30650
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Morgan County African-American Museum Inc. contains a collection of items focused on the history of the south's African-American culture. Along with its exhibits, the museum sponsors special events, workshops, and conferences.
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Built in 1811, Heritage Hall is a Greek Revival home and serves as a local historical and architectural landmark today with its preserved authentic period furnishings. Guided tours of the facility are available.
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The Rogers House and Rose Cottage is a historic site that is thought to of begun construction in 1873. The house is presumed to of been built first, with the cottage added in 1891.
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Built in a historic 1895 building, the Madison Morgan Cultural Center is a multipurpose visual arts venue that hosts a number of events throughout the year. Popular events include concerts, art shows, and independent film showings, among others.
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Featuring the ruins of an old mill, Historic Scull Shoals Mill Village has a trail for self-guided tours of the area. The mill is located within Oconee National Forest, where the first settlers of Georgia lived.
29.2 Miles
Organized group sports are the primary focus of West Walton Park, which covers 50 acres of land. Visitors can access eight baseball/softball fields, two football fields, three concession stands, two playgrounds, walking paths throughout the whole park, and public restrooms.
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Two areas compose the 24-acre Meridian Park, including an outdoor recreational site and an indoor community center. The outdoor park has one mile of walking paths, a playground, and picnic tables while the community center features two gymnasiums, classrooms, and an indoor walking track.
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Situated on 718 acres, Tribble Mill Park is located alongside two lakes and can be used for fishing, boating, picnics and other recreational activities. It provides over three miles of paved and soft surface trails, a playground, grills and restrooms.