| some have private balconies. check-in time: 11:00 amcheck-out time: 4:00 pm. across from the university of georgia, this casual, contemporary apartment hotel is a 9-minute walk from downtown athens' historic district. free perks include garage parking and a local shuttle. decorated with football memorabilia, the standard 1- to 3-bedroom apartments feature separate living areas and kitchens with dishwashers, as well as cable tv and free wi-fi. there's also a fitness center and a football-themed event space with wall-mounted tvs and a kitchenette
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 1 hr 31
Tree That Owns Itself (7 min)
In the 1800s, a quirky professor deeded this oak tree ownership of itself & the surrounding land. Morton Theatre (3 min)
Historic site Georgia Museum of Art (5 min)
Long-standing art museum at University of Georgia hosting rotating exhibits & educational programs. TRR Cobb House (9 min)
Historic Greek Revival home with exhibits on life in the mid–19th century & period furnishings. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (10 min)
Free 313-acre horticultural conservatory with walking paths & education programs for kids & adults. Downtown Athens (8 min) Athica Athens Institute (11 min)
Nonprofit contemporary-art gallery in a stylish building with high ceilings & many events. Dudley Park (13 min)
This 24-acre tract of tranquil woods & fields features several picnic tables & a BBQ grill. Double Barrel Cannon (9 min)
Never used, this historic experimental cannon with 2 barrels now stands outside Athens City Hall. Lyndon House Arts Center (10 min)
Expansive arts complex featuring galleries & classes, plus a children's wing & a gift shop. Terrapin Beer Co. (6 min)
Beer and wine tasting Founders Memorial Garden (8 min)
Garden and park Georgia Museum of Natural History (4 min)
Modest museum featuring geological, archaeological, biological & paleontological displays. Sandy Creek Nature Center (9 min)
City facility featuring live animal exhibits, nature trails & several rooms for classes & meetings. Bear Hollow Zoo (9 min) | 
