Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 1 hr 21
Double Barrel Cannon (11 min) Never used, this historic experimental cannon with 2 barrels now stands outside Athens City Hall. Terrapin Beer Co. (8 min) Beer and wine tasting TRR Cobb House (10 min) Historic Greek Revival home with exhibits on life in the mid–19th century & period furnishings. Tree That Owns Itself (12 min) In the 1800s, a quirky professor deeded this oak tree ownership of itself & the surrounding land. Morton Theatre (12 min) Historic site Georgia Museum of Natural History (14 min) Modest museum featuring geological, archaeological, biological & paleontological displays. Ben Burton Park (6 min) Small riverside park with wooded hiking trails suitable for dogs, plus a ramp for kayaks & canoes. Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail (14 min) Woodlands, wetlands & a historic cabin on 225 acres, plus visitors' center for interactive exhibits. Downtown Athens (11 min) The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (10 min) Free 313-acre horticultural conservatory with walking paths & education programs for kids & adults. Lyndon House Arts Center (11 min) Expansive arts complex featuring galleries & classes, plus a children's wing & a gift shop. Georgia Museum of Art (12 min) Long-standing art museum at University of Georgia hosting rotating exhibits & educational programs. Sandy Creek Nature Center (12 min) City facility featuring live animal exhibits, nature trails & several rooms for classes & meetings. Memorial Park (13 min) Popular green space with play equipment, nature trails & a dog park plus a pond & swimming pool. Bishop Park (8 min) 33-acre park housing ball fields, paved trails & tennis courts, plus picnic pavilions & playgrounds. |