Holidays to Athens

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Athens Vacation Packages

This area of Central Georgia boasts a population of approximately 120,000 people.

Atlanta, the state capital, is about 60 miles west of Athens, and Bishop is 10 miles to the south.

Leave behind the boring adult world for a few hours and take the kids into a world of magic and excitement at Funopolis Family Fun Centre and Parkview Recreation Centre.

To taste what this region is made of, head for the Boutier Winery. Tour the wine presses and barrel rooms and chat with expert vintners. If you don't want a great day to end, purchase a bottle or two as a souvenir.

Admire local and exotic flora at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Make sure you bring a camera so you can get a few photos of the most beautiful specimens.

When the sun is shining, pick up some lunch and make your way over to one of the picturesque urban parks, such as Rabbit Hill Park or Riverside Park. You'll also find plenty of space to relax at Dudley Park and North Oconee River Park.

Find out more about Athens by picking up some maps and chatting with the staff at Athens Welcome Centre and Oconee County Welcome Centre.

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city? Head out to Hurricane Shoals Park and Heritage Village and Fort Yargo State Park. Nature lovers will also have a great time at Little Mulberry Park and Watson Mill Bridge State Park.

The Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum offers an educational experience for lovers of culture. Wander the halls, browse the various exhibits and be sure to ask the staff about any special events or happenings.

Athens is a hub of artistic energy, with galleries and exhibition spaces everywhere you look. Immerse yourself in the hip atmosphere at the Georgia Museum of Art and the Farmington Depot Gallery. Afterwards, if you still have some energy left in the tank, finish up the day at the Original Fine Art Gallery and the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art.

Travel back to a previous era and examine the informative exhibits at the Barrow County Museum and the Crawford W. Long Museum.

Elisha Winn House and the University of Georgia are certainly worth looking into, even if you aren't a history buff. More tales from the days of yore await at Jackson County Courthouse and the Seney-Stovall Chapel.

This area has a well-deserved reputation as a great shopping destination, so make sure you get your retail fix while you are here. Hunt for a great deal, indulge in quality fashion pieces or just enjoy the atmosphere at Georgia Square Mall and J&J Flea Market. Tanger Outlets and Barrow Crossing Shopping Centre are also lots of fun to stop by.

Take that someone special to see local and touring talent live on stage at 40 Watt Club and The Georgia Theatre.

Golf fanatics can always find a good spot to work on their swing at the Pine Hills Golf Club and the Hamilton Mill Golf Club.

Accommodation in Athens

Because there are only limited Expedia places to stay in Athens and surroundings, you should book ahead if you plan on staying for a few days.

Some of the accommodation options worth checking out in Athens are the Hotel Indigo Athens University Area and Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown.