Why go
- City in Georgia, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Georgia Guidestones.
- Served by Barrow County Airport (WDR).
History
Athens is a consolidated city-county in the U.S. state of Georgia. Downtown Athens lies about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta. The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and an R1 research institution, is in Athens and contributed to its initial growth. In 1991, after a vote the preceding year, the original City of Athens abandoned its charter to form a unified government with Clarke County, referred to jointly as Athens–Clarke County, where it is the county seat.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC) · 1 route: Nashville
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Barrow County Airport (WDR); 24 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AHN has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Nashville).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Athens, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.