Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Athens March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Athens](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Hotels.d320.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Athens](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Athens.d320.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Athens Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Athens.d320.Car-Hire-Guide)[Athens Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens.d320.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Athens, GA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Athens Types of activities Where to stay [Athens travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens.dx320) ![Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/320/49fe7bb6-8ab5-4dab-9e6c-081fdedd8f93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/320/330c735a-5e3b-42b0-b28e-f3b109c80cba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/320/193bd2d6-11f7-483b-804b-a0bc7a554abb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091161/e986ffaa-d0d3-469c-9b00-6bbe876f8cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091169/ec4d4697-c458-43a7-890e-e6a1e1c684a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Athens Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Athens has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Athens, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Athens with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Athens Athens is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Athens, and make it a breeze to explore Athens and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Athens to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Athens, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Athens. #### Athens attractions Athens has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Athens to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Athens. Looking for things to do in Athens can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Athens or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Athens attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Athens | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Athens Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity](/things-to-do/athens-scavenger-hunt-interactive-walking-tour.a51053788.activity-details): £27 | | Top 5 things to do | [Athens Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity](/things-to-do/athens-scavenger-hunt-interactive-walking-tour.a51053788.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Athens Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity](/things-to-do/athens-scavenger-hunt-interactive-walking-tour.a51053788.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Athens --- ### Popular places to visit ![University of Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091171/8dced63f-aafd-45a1-a1bb-8b7e4930a1a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Georgia Explore the campus of University of Georgia during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Georgia-Athens.d6091171.Attraction) ![State Botanical Garden of Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091169/ed5119f2-3645-46f5-8e98-3f702e5a27c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### State Botanical Garden of Georgia Join a guided tour or use informative signs to explore miles of nature trails and view exotic plants in this outstanding garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/State-Botanical-Garden-Of-Georgia-Athens.d6091169.Attraction) ![The Georgia Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656509/22a60951-74a6-4ff0-99b3-b5bc9425e461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Georgia Theatre You can get tickets for a performance at The Georgia Theatre on your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Georgia-Theatre-Athens.d553248621532656509.Attraction) ![Georgia Museum of Art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091161/917a82db-6bb4-4a02-871a-0a82c9d093de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Georgia Museum of Art View over 10,000 impressive works of art at this museum set on the University of Georgia campus. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgia-Museum-Of-Art-Athens.d6091161.Attraction) ![Ware-Lyndon House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656513/52cfcb50-2ec1-4767-a838-9669e0dae333.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ware-Lyndon House You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ware-Lyndon House in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ware-Lyndon-House-Athens.d553248621532656513.Attraction) ![Athens Institute for Contemporary Art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621557919996/f4edb32b-a9c0-4cdb-b631-151cfab9d3e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Athens Institute for Contemporary Art You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Athens Institute for Contemporary Art during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Institute-For-Contemporary-Art-Athens.d553248621557919996.Attraction) #### Sanford Stadium Catch an event at Sanford Stadium during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music or attend a football match. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanford-Stadium-Athens.d6091167.Attraction) #### Classic Center You can enjoy a show at Classic Center during your stay in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Classic-Center-Athens.d6091159.Attraction) #### Athens Arena Catch an event at Athens Arena during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music or attend a football match. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Arena-Athens.d553248621557919988.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Athens ![Athens, Georgia Townscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/897390369453580288/613c6c81-850e-4897-837a-8b856cdb6abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Athens While visiting Downtown Athens, you might make a stop by sights like Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Downtown-Athens.dx897390369453580288) ![Downtown Athens, Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944338223986036736/3a80e298-d587-47de-9e0c-5f507a2fe4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Five Points While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Stegeman Coliseum and Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Five-Points.dx944338223986036736) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Baxter If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Baxter.dx987299034339356672) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Athens When in West Athens, you can plan a visit to Georgia Square Mall and Athens Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-West-Athens.dx987299864417280000) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Athens North Athens might not have many top sights, but Classic Center and Ware-Lyndon House are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-North-Athens.dx987299232740466688) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cobbham Historic District Uncover some of the top draws of Cobbham Historic District like its live music and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Athens-Cobbham-Historic-District.dx553248621557919994) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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