{"id":5408,"date":"2022-01-27T02:39:35","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T02:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=5408"},"modified":"2023-08-11T14:54:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T14:54:03","slug":"15-tourist-attractions-in-athens-ga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-tourist-attractions-in-athens-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Tourist Attractions in Athens, GA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Athens-GA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Athens-GA.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Athens-GA-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Athens, Georgia, is an antebellum town located in northeast Georgia. The city is a gateway to the Antebellum Trail of Civil War towns. Visit the T.R.R. Cobb House, the former home of a mid-19th-century lawyer, where you can view period furniture and exhibits related to Southern history. The Greek Revival Taylor Grady House and the Church-Waddel-Brumby House are also notable attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cobb House is a historic antebellum house with elaborate Greek Revival architecture. Built by an African-American, it was a home to confederate officer Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb. The historic mansion opened in 1989 and is currently used as a museum and performance venue. It has also hosted acts and concerts. One of the best things to do in Athens is to take in a live performance at the Athens Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a football fan, make sure to check out Bulldog Stadium, where UGA football games take place. This city is incredibly proud of its university, and it is a great place to go for a game or to see an exhibition. The Athens Art Museum is a must-see for any art lover. In Downtown Athens, you&#8217;ll find boutiques and galleries featuring local art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of you who love music, Athens is the place for you. The city is home to the Georgia Museum of Art and dozens of bulldog statues, and if you&#8217;re a fan of great music, you&#8217;ll want to visit the Athens Theater. It hosts performances by the best in the business, and the community is always in a festive mood. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra also has a location downtown and features world-class musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the art lover, Athens is an ideal destination. The city is home to many galleries and studios. There are even dozens of museums in downtown. Athens is also known for its vibrant live music scene. If you&#8217;re looking for a great place to shop, visit the ATHICA gallery. Founded by artists in 1974, ATHICA is an independent, non-profit art gallery that hosts seven exhibitions annually. The gallery is free and open to the public, which makes it a great place to spend a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the fashionista, Athens is the place to be. The city is renowned for its vintage clothing stores. Athens is home to several independent publishers, including the acclaimed Hill Street Press. While it is not a huge city, it has many noteworthy historical events and landmarks. You can also visit the University of Georgia campus to learn more about the history of the area. This is the perfect place to experience the Southern culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early twentieth century, Athens was a thriving town. Bankers and merchants built new businesses in downtown. Water service and electric lights were introduced, and the population grew from 10,245 to nearly twenty-six hundred. In 1904, a Beaux-Arts city hall was completed. A few years later, a federal courthouse was constructed across the street. During the war, Athens fought several major battles in the area, but remained relatively small.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Athens, Georgia, is an antebellum town located in northeast Georgia. The city is a gateway to the Antebellum Trail of Civil War towns. Visit the T.R.R. Cobb House, the former home of a mid-19th-century lawyer, where you can view period furniture and exhibits related to Southern history. 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