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Athens Tourism & Sightseeing
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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.
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Top Athens Events
09/07/2013 - 11/23/2013
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10/11/2013
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View all All Events in Athens.  View Athens Calendar. 
Top Places to Stay in Athens
Stay at the best rated hotels in Athens. We only send customers a survey once they have completed their stay at a specific hotel. This ensures that our customer reviews are accurate! The below places to stay in Athens, GA are scored the highest by our customers View the hotel to see the comments and scores. With over 50,000 reviews of hotel rooms in Georgia alone, you can't go wrong!
Guest Score: 
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms, Free Breakfast.
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Guest Score:
Free Internet.
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Guest Score: 
Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms.
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Guest Score: 
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms, Free Breakfast.
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Guest Score: 
Free Breakfast.
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View all places to stay in Athens. View places to stay with: swimming pools  , free internet  , free breakfast  or pet friendly  .
Inexpensive Places to Stay in Athens
Spend less money! If you are looking for discount rates for hotels, the following places to stay in Athens, GA are at least 30 percent less than the average room rate of $73.
Guest Score: 
Swimming Pool, Free Breakfast.
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Outdoor Pool, Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms.
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Guest Score: 
Free Internet, Free Breakfast.
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Guest Score:
Outdoor Pool, Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms.
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Guest Score:
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms, Free Breakfast.
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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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Spring
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 Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Monthly Temperatures in Athens
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Month
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Low
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Avg
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High
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January
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30.7
F°
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40.2
F°
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49.7
F°
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February
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32.3
F°
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43.8
F°
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55.2
F°
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March
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38.8
F°
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51.0
F°
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63.2
F°
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April
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45.2
F°
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58.4
F°
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71.6
F°
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May
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54.1
F°
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66.4
F°
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78.6
F°
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June
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62.5
F°
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73.8
F°
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85.1
F°
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July
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66.7
F°
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77.4
F°
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88.0
F°
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August
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66.1
F°
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76.4
F°
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86.7
F°
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September
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60.4
F°
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70.5
F°
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80.6
F°
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October
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49.0
F°
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60.1
F°
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71.1
F°
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November
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40.0
F°
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50.9
F°
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61.7
F°
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December
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33.2
F°
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42.9
F°
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52.5
F°
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More Information
Find more information about Athens, Georgia by visiting the local visitor bureau (Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau).
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