opposite the university of georgia campus, this informal all-suite hotel is 4 miles from athens-ben epps airport and a 10-minute walk from the classic center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded suites have separate living rooms with sofabeds, and sleep up to 5 guests. meeting and event space is available, as are coin-operated laundry facilities, and parking (fee) with electric charging stations. down-to-earth suites provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. there's also a lobby bar, a fitness center, and a patio with a fire pit. a complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a relaxed dining area Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 1 hr 33
Double Barrel Cannon (9 min) Never used, this historic experimental cannon with 2 barrels now stands outside Athens City Hall. Lyndon House Arts Center (17 min) Expansive arts complex featuring galleries & classes, plus a children's wing & a gift shop. TRR Cobb House (14 min) Historic Greek Revival home with exhibits on life in the mid–19th century & period furnishings. Georgia Museum of Art (5 min) Long-standing art museum at University of Georgia hosting rotating exhibits & educational programs. Downtown Athens (8 min) Dudley Park (5 min) This 24-acre tract of tranquil woods & fields features several picnic tables & a BBQ grill. Tree That Owns Itself (9 min) In the 1800s, a quirky professor deeded this oak tree ownership of itself & the surrounding land. Athica Athens Institute (16 min) Nonprofit contemporary-art gallery in a stylish building with high ceilings & many events. Morton Theatre (4 min) Historic site Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail (10 min) Woodlands, wetlands & a historic cabin on 225 acres, plus visitors' center for interactive exhibits. Georgia Museum of Natural History (4 min) Modest museum featuring geological, archaeological, biological & paleontological displays. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (11 min) Free 313-acre horticultural conservatory with walking paths & education programs for kids & adults. Terrapin Beer Co. (7 min) Beer and wine tasting Founders Memorial Garden (6 min) Garden and park Sandy Creek Nature Center (11 min) City facility featuring live animal exhibits, nature trails & several rooms for classes & meetings. |