| set among trees in a mixed residential and commercial area off highway 441, this laid-back hotel is a mile from the university of georgia and 2 miles from the georgia theatre. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking for large vehicles is available, as is hot breakfast served in a bright dining room. amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room, in addition to a business center, and a patio with bbq grills. the relaxed rooms have wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and ipod docks. suites add sitting areas with sofabeds; some have whirlpool tubs. pets are accepted for a fee
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 1 hr 32
Terrapin Beer Co. (8 min)
Beer and wine tasting Walker Park (formerly Trail Creek Park) (5 min)
Outdoor park offering a bike trail, playgrounds & a fitness zone with weight & cardio equipment. Dudley Park (6 min)
This 24-acre tract of tranquil woods & fields features several picnic tables & a BBQ grill. Georgia Museum of Art (10 min)
Long-standing art museum at University of Georgia hosting rotating exhibits & educational programs. Tree That Owns Itself (9 min)
In the 1800s, a quirky professor deeded this oak tree ownership of itself & the surrounding land. Georgia Museum of Natural History (9 min)
Modest museum featuring geological, archaeological, biological & paleontological displays. Athica Athens Institute (6 min)
Nonprofit contemporary-art gallery in a stylish building with high ceilings & many events. TRR Cobb House (6 min)
Historic Greek Revival home with exhibits on life in the mid–19th century & period furnishings. Sandy Creek Nature Center (9 min)
City facility featuring live animal exhibits, nature trails & several rooms for classes & meetings. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (12 min)
Free 313-acre horticultural conservatory with walking paths & education programs for kids & adults. Morton Theatre (6 min)
Historic site Founders Memorial Garden (8 min)
Garden and park Lyndon House Arts Center (6 min)
Expansive arts complex featuring galleries & classes, plus a children's wing & a gift shop. Downtown Athens (5 min) Double Barrel Cannon (5 min)
Never used, this historic experimental cannon with 2 barrels now stands outside Athens City Hall. | 
