Athens, Georgia Travel Information

Bulldog Country and Oconee County around Athens and Elberton, Georgia Elbert County proudly hails itself “The Granite Capital of the World.” The county’s more than forty quarries and 150 monument-manufacturing plants produce a third of the granite used in memorials and ... Athens, GA

How 'Bout Them Dawgs?: Athens / Monroe, GA The “Classic City”—named for its predecessor in Greece—is not only the home of the University of Georgia, the nation’s first state-chartered university, but also the site of America’s first garden clu... Athens, GA

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Middle Oconee River: Old Pendergrass Road to Barnett Shoals Road on the Oconee (Distance: 1.0 mi) The Middle Oconee flows across the broad pasturelands of Jackson County before entering Clarke County and flowing through southwest Athens. Below the city, it meets up with the North Oconee to form th...

Athens, GA - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:38.9 mi

North Oconee River: Newton Bridge Road to Barnett Shoals Road on the Oconee (Distance: 1.0 mi) One of Athen’s rivers, the North Oconee begins as a small river that meanders through the agricultural land of Jackson County. Upon entering Clarke County and the city, the river becomes more navigabl...

Watkinsville, GA - Whitewater Paddling - length:18.4 mi

Athens Cruise (Distance: 1.5 mi) Athens is a strong cycling town. Home of the University of Georgia and the mighty Georgia Bulldogs (spoken like a true alumnus), there is a lot of cycling activity in Athens. In this progressive city,...

Watkinsville, GA - Road Biking - length:42.2 mi

State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Distance: 3.6 mi) Set aside by the University of Georgia in 1968, the 313-acre gardens complex includes the glass-enclosed Conservatory and Visitor Center, stone and timber Day Chapel, the Callaway classroom building, ...

Athens, GA - Hiking - length:4.9 mi

State Botanical Garden of Georgia (Distance: 3.6 mi) Established by the University of Georgia in 1968, the 313- acre gardens complex includes a glass-enclosed conservatory and visitor center, the stone and timber Day Chapel, the Callaway classroom build...

Athens, GA - Hiking - length:4.9 mi

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East Athens Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 2778 yards, par 36 2.3 miles from center of Athens, Georgia

South Athens Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 2812 yards, par 36 2.3 miles from center of Athens, Georgia

North Athens Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 2677 yards, par 36 2.3 miles from center of Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia University of Georgia Golf Course Public, 18 holes 7240 yards, par 71 2.4 miles from center of Athens, Georgia

Creekside Creekside Country Club Public, 18 holes 6354 yards, par 72 5.8 miles from center of Athens, Georgia

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