Getting There

From Atlanta, take I-85 northwest to Highway 316, which leads the rest of the way to Athens. From Augusta, take I-20 West to Atlanta, cutting northwest on Highway 78 into Athens via Washington.

US Airways (tel. 800/428-4322 or 706/549-5783) offers flights only between Athens and Charlotte, North Carolina. Planes land at Athens-Ben Epps Airport (tel. 706/613-3420).

Visitor Information

Athens Welcome Center, 280 E. Dougherty St. (tel. 706/353-1820), is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and from 2 to 5pm on Sunday.

Special Events

The best time to visit is during the Historic Homes Tour, the last weekend in April. Sponsored by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, this is one of the most attended events in East Georgia. For information, call tel. 706/353-1801 or visit their website.