This 323-acre botanical garden on the Middle Oconee River serves as a cultural, educational and recreational facility and is one of Athens' most-visited attractions.
Founded in 1945, the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia houses a permanent collection of more than 18,000 works of art as well as 20 to 25 temporary exhibitions a year.
Two UGA Alumni returned to Athens and renovated the former Snow Tire building in downtown Athens into a go-to spot for fine craft beer.
Downtown Athens sits just across Broad Street from the University of Georgia's historic North Campus. Restored Victorian-era buildings are full of creative energy day and night, with a vibrant collection of independent shops, restaurants, and live music venues.