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ATHENS
DRAWS RECORD ATTENDANCE
FOR MEETINGS
Athens is known for its blend of southern heritage and
contemporary entertainment. No matter your taste,
you’ll find attractions that are just your speed in Athens.
PLAY A ROUND
Athens is surrounded by a number of premier
golf courses. Whether you’re teeing it up at
the University of Georgia Golf Course, named
one of the top 10 public courses in Georgia by
Golfweek, or hitting the links at the exclusive
Athens Country Club, there is plenty of great
golf to be played!
SOAK UP
THE SUN
STEP BACK IN TIME
Today, Athens boasts 15 neighborhoods
on the National Register of Historic
Places, including four house museums
open for public tours.
Athens is home to America’s
first garden club, the State
Botanical Garden of Georgia,
and one of the most diverse
collections of specialty
nurseries and gardens in the
Southeastern United States.
The Athens Convention & Visitors
Bureau’s professional staff are local
experts who help planners create
“Only in Athens” experiences that draw
record attendance and rave reviews.
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