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Athens Tourism and Sightseeing
You may know Athens, Georgia as home to R.E.M. and the B-52s, the city Rolling Stone named "#1 College Music Scene in America." You may know it for the University of Georgia and Georgia Bulldogs, the "Classic City of the South" where rich tradition at the heart of a hip college town creates a culture unlike any other. Nestled below the Blue Ridge Mountains, 70 miles from Atlanta, Athens is a harmony of old and new: wedding-perfect Antebellum architecture, contemporary art and eclectic nightlife, a Victorian-era downtown teeming with funky shops and one of the South's most progressive culinary scenes. http://www.VisitAthensGA.com Whether you're after a romantic getaway, a unique meeting destination or a quick trip from Atlanta, find what you've been missing in Athens, Georgia.   Skip to Best Time to Visit. Visitor Information. View Map.

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Alvvays at Georgia Theatre
Alvvays at Georgia Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Weekend, May 03, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Athens, GA USA

Alvvays May 03, 2024 at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA 8:00PM
Andy Frasco at Georgia Theatre
Andy Frasco at Georgia Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Tomorrow, Apr 25, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Athens, GA USA

Andy Frasco April 25, 2024 at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA 8:00PM
Chris Lane at Georgia Theatre
Chris Lane at Georgia Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Today, Apr 24, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Athens, GA USA

Chris Lane April 24, 2024 at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA 7:30PM
Dirty Honey at Georgia Theatre
Dirty Honey at Georgia Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Mothers Day Weekend, May 11, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Athens, GA USA

Dirty Honey May 11, 2024 at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA 8:00PM
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Florida Gators Baseball
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Florida Gators Baseball things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Month, May 16, 2024 (Thursday) Sports event in Athens, GA USA

Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Florida Gators Baseball May 16, 2024 at Foley Field in Athens, GA 6:00PM
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Florida Gators Baseball
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Florida Gators Baseball things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Month, May 17, 2024 (Friday) Sports event in Athens, GA USA

Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Florida Gators Baseball May 17, 2024 at Foley Field in Athens, GA 6:00PM
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Florida Gators Baseball
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Florida Gators Baseball things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Month, May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Athens, GA USA

Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Florida Gators Baseball May 18, 2024 at Foley Field in Athens, GA 2:00PM
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Weekend, May 03, 2024 (Friday) Sports event in Athens, GA USA

Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball May 03, 2024 at Foley Field in Athens, GA 6:00PM
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Weekend, May 04, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Athens, GA USA

Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball May 04, 2024 at Foley Field in Athens, GA 2:00PM
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball
Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Weekend, May 05, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Athens, GA USA

Georgia Bulldogs Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball May 05, 2024 at Foley Field in Athens, GA 1:00PM
Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. Auburn Tigers Football
Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. Auburn Tigers Football things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Oct 05, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Athens, GA USA

Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. Auburn Tigers Football October 05, 2024 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA 12:00AM
Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. Tennessee Vols Football
Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. Tennessee Vols Football things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Nov 16, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Athens, GA USA

Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. Tennessee Vols Football November 16, 2024 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA 12:00AM
Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. UMass Minutemen Football
Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. UMass Minutemen Football things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Nov 23, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Athens, GA USA

Georgia Bulldogs Football vs. UMass Minutemen Football November 23, 2024 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA 12:00AM
Menopause the Musical at Classic Center Theatre
Menopause the Musical at Classic Center Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Week, Apr 30, 2024 (Tuesday) Theater event in Athens, GA USA

Menopause the Musical April 30, 2024 at Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA 7:30PM
Of Montreal at Georgia Theatre
Of Montreal at Georgia Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Month, May 31, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Athens, GA USA

Of Montreal May 31, 2024 at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA 8:00PM
Old 97's at Georgia Theatre
Old 97's at Georgia Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Sep 26, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Athens, GA USA

Old 97's September 26, 2024 at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA 8:00PM
Priscilla Block at Georgia Theatre
Priscilla Block at Georgia Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Week, May 02, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Athens, GA USA

Priscilla Block May 02, 2024 at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA 7:30PM
The Book of Mormon (Touring) at Classic Center Theatre
The Book of Mormon (Touring) at Classic Center Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Next Month, May 07, 2024 (Tuesday) Theater event in Athens, GA USA

The Book of Mormon (Touring) May 07, 2024 at Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA 7:30PM
The Menzingers at Georgia Theatre
The Menzingers at Georgia Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Jun 13, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Athens, GA USA

The Menzingers June 13, 2024 at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA 7:30PM
Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau
Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau
Visitor Bureau in Athens, GA USA

Take a hip trip to Athens, Georgia! Let your hair down and let your mind run free through historic southern streets pulsing with creative energy. Mix it up. Mingle with athletes and artists at eclectic galleries and UGA games.
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Best Time to Visit Athens


The best time to visit Athens is in the spring and fall. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Athens


Month Low Avg High
January 30.7 F° 40.2 F° 49.7 F°
February 32.3 F° 43.8 F° 55.2 F°
March 38.8 F° 51.0 F° 63.2 F°
April 45.2 F° 58.4 F° 71.6 F°
May 54.1 F° 66.4 F° 78.6 F°
June 62.5 F° 73.8 F° 85.1 F°
July 66.7 F° 77.4 F° 88.0 F°
August 66.1 F° 76.4 F° 86.7 F°
September 60.4 F° 70.5 F° 80.6 F°
October 49.0 F° 60.1 F° 71.1 F°
November 40.0 F° 50.9 F° 61.7 F°
December 33.2 F° 42.9 F° 52.5 F°

Athens Visitor Bureau


Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau

Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau


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