Things to Do in Athens, Georgia
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If you’ve been to Georgia before, have you passed up the wonderful city of Athens? Most people assume that Athens is only based in Greece but Georgia indeed does have a city by that name. Known for their golf courses and beautiful gardens, Athens is a great place if you’re a fan of the outdoors and one who loves to soak in the beautiful nature landscape. If that sounds like something in your ballpark, Athens may be the place for you. Here are the top three places I’ve found to be interesting.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
If you love the outdoors and wandering through beautiful gardens, the botanical gardens of Georgia would be a great place to check out. The garden is basically a “living laboratory” for college students from the University of Georgia. This is a place where they can showcase some of their classwork. Founded in 1968, the gardens stretch more than 300 acres, which borders the Oconee River.
University of Georgia Golf Course
Are you a fan of golf? If so, you might want to head on over to the University of Georgia golf course. Known for it’s beautiful scenery and greens, the University of Georgia golf course is highly recommended by casual golfers around the globe. The value alone (around $30ish) is well worth the price of admission. This golf course is opened to the public but be aware that there is a dress code enforce.
If you’re a fan of the civil war era, you may want to check out the Double Barreled Cannon in downtown Athens. I wouldn’t recommend you go out of your way to see this since it’s just a small attraction but if you’re in the downtown area, you may want to give it a look. In 1862, John Gilleland designed the only known double barreled cannon known to man.
Downtown Athens, Georgia alone is worth the trip just to check out all of the sights, shops, and sounds. If you’re a fan of shopping, I would recommend you take a look at the downtown itself. It’s filled with fun antique shops, art museums, and so much more. The next time you’re near or driving through Georgia, make sure you stop by.
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