Sights to See
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S. Milledge Ave.
Athens GA 30605
706-542-1244
The State Botanical Gardens offers a peaceful environment for strolling, picnicking and education. The five miles of trails wander through field and forest. Among the myriad of native plant-species, the Garden features many formal gardens such as the Flower Garden, International Garden, Heritage Garden, and Shade Garden. Educational programs are offered weekly.
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton St.
Athens GA 30602
706-542-4662
The Museum houses nearly 10,000 works of art from a multitude of genres. In addition, it hosts traveling exhibitions year round. Complete with a relaxing sculpture garden, the Museum’s beautiful new facility offers hours of visual and intellectual stimulation. A $3.00 donation is suggested.
GALLERY HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday: by appointment only; priority given to groups and UGA research
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: noon – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.
FIRST FLOOR HOURS (includes sculpture garden and gallery shop):
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
House Tours
Tours can be self-guided or formally guided. For formally guided tours, start with the Church-Brumby house. Houses of particular interest:
- The Church-Brumby house, circa 1820.
280 E. Dougherty St.,
706-353-1820
A Federal style home that doubles as the Athens Welcome Center, the Church-Brumby is an excellent place to start a tour of homes.
Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m .- 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat; noon – 5 p.m. Sun.
Open until 6 p.m. during daylight savings months, April – October.
- The Cobb house, 1852.
175 Hill St
706-369-3513
Refreshingly pink and of Confederate heritage, the Cobb house is a must-see.
$2 Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. – Sat.
- Ware-Lyndon House (1856)
293 Hoyt St.
706-613-3623.
A National Historic site with Italianate architectural features, the Ware-Lyndon is part of the Lyndon Arts center. Free admission. Hours: noon – 9 p.m. Tues. and Thurs.; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wed., Fri., and Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon.
- Taylor-Grady House (ca. 1844)
634 Prince Ave.,
706-549-8688
A National Historic Landmark, this Greek revival home offers a host of architectural twist and turns.
$3 per person. Hours: 9 a.m – 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri. Closed from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Memorial Park/Bear Hollow Zoo
293 Gran Ellen Dr.
Athens, GA 30606
Free Admission
Memorial Park offers picnicking, playgrounds, hiking and swimming. The Park is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to sunset and from 9 a.m. to sunset on weekends and holidays. The Zoo offers observation of and education about Georgia’s native wildlife. Bear Hollow is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The exhibit hall is open on Sundays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce Rd.
Athens, GA 30607
706-613-3615
Sandy Creek Nature Center is an Athens treasure that offers children’s programs, hiking, a library, nature trails, special events and workshops, teen programs, walking / jogging path, wildlife preserve / zoo, and wildlife-based educational programs. The interpretive naturalists will enlighten visitors with knowledge about Georgia’s natural habitats.
Sandy Creek Park
400 Bob Holman Rd.
Athens, GA 30607
706-613-3631
Sandy Creek Park offers lake swimming, picnicking, disc golf course, basketball courts, tennis, hiking trails and special events. Open Tuesday – Sunday until 7pm; Closed Mondays. $2. Over 65 free.
