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Attractions around Athens
In Athens
Botanical Center
The nicest garden in Georgia. There are tropical garden, local plants, and trails. Magnolia isfull bloom on end of May.
Memorial Park
Great place for hiking. It has small zoo. Zoo is free and you can see bears. It is on the way from Inn-town Suite to UGA.
Georgia Museum of Art
Just 3min walk from our class room! Admission is free and they have unique exibits and Very Amrican art. You will find Andy Warhol’s famous Cambell Soup(it is Green pea soup, I think.).
Athens Gun Club
Indoor Gun Range to have a safe and fun experience while learning responsible gun ownership and practical skills. Check Groupon USA. They have discount cupons.
15 minutes
Sandy Creek Nature Center
There are many nature trails. It has free zoo with snakes.
Sandy Creek Park
Two km long lake and many trails. It has “beach”. Well, it is a lake, but it has sand and we can swim in the nature. If you are going to rent a shelter for picnic, make sure you bring swim suits and sunscreen.
30 minutes
Watson Mill State Park
Great Park to anjoy nature. They have a beautiful and the longest bridge in GA, rocky river, and trails. Don’t forget your camera!
Virginia State Park
You can enjoy many outdoor activities such as golf on green and hiking along with a river.
1 h
Tullulah Falls
Deep canyon with excellent views; also dangerous walk down and natural water gliding.
Stone Mountainith (Can’t miss it!)
You can hike this huge stone. Excellent views towards Atlanta, Plantation Museum, Giant carvings and Laser Show!
Dahlonega
There is an old mine museum. Good old day’s story.
1.5 h
Unicoi park
Close to lake, mountain trails,
Helen
Old logging town turned into “Bavarian village”. If you have not traveled to Europe, you must go! It is also great place to enjoy gateway to GA mountains!
Mocassin State Park
There is a large lake and it has fish hatchery. Great place for picnic.
Atlanta
Famous Coca Cola museum (of advertising), CNN center qnd Aquerium are around Olympic Park. You can take Mega Bus from Athens. Also, not so many people visit Carter Presidential Library, but great place to enjoy their Japanese garden.
2 h or more
Savannah
Historic City in GA! Fort from Civil War, Tybee Island with nice beach and many islands during low tide. Great place for summer vacation.
Huntsville, AL
This thriving community with roots dating back to the old cotton row days through the boom of the 1970’s NASA program. Very unique destination.
Okefenoke State Park
Extensive set of canals with alligator+snakes swimming. If you are not too scared, try! This park has incredible views and you can rent a boat to enjoy beauty of nature.
Jekyll Island and Surrounded Area
Jekyll Island was once owned by billionaires, but now, it is just a museum. It is great touristic place for family.