By Stephanie Nicole Marcum
Athens
Georgia
Georgia
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Athens-Clarke County City Hall SkylinePhoto By: www.VisitAthensGA.com -
University of Georgia’s Historic North Campus, Across from Downtown AthensPhoto By: www.VisitAthensGA.com -
The University of GeorgiaPhoto By: www.VisitAthensGA.com -
State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaPhoto By: www.VisitAthensGA.com -
Downtown Athens Cafes and ShoppingPhoto By: www.VisitAthensGA.com -
The Fabulous 40 Watt ClubPhoto By: www.VisitAthensGA.com -
Georgia Museum of ArtPhoto By: Terry Allen, provided by www.VisitAthensGA.com -
Taylor-Grady House National Historic LandmarkPhoto By: www.VisitAthensGA.com
Athens is an ideal vacation destination known for its impressive local art, live music and nightlife scene, historical preservation and the University of Georgia. History, art, music and culture come together to make a fun vacation in Athens, Georgia.
EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your next vacation to Athens, Georgia. Athens is accessible via the Athens Ben-Eppes Airport (AHN) and daily connector flights between Athens Ben-Eppes Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) are available. Please follow the link (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to book your flight today with EscapeWizard.com. EscapeWizard.com can also assist with your hotel accommodations. Just click here to start your hotel experience today (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
When in Athens it is important for art lovers not to miss the Lyndon House Arts Center. This beautiful house, built by the first mayor of Athens, has been restored to museum quality and filled with beautiful antique furniture and décor. Opened in 1999, the 35,000 square foot modern wing of the Lyndon House Arts Center boasts five galleries of artwork, an art school, and the gallery shop which retails local artwork. Don’t forget your souvenir shopping when you visit the Lyndon House Arts Center.
EscapeWizard.com’s second suggested site to visit in Athens, Georgia is the Church-Waddell-Brumby House Museum and Athens Welcome Center. The house originally built in the 1820’s has been fully restored, furnished and decorated with painstaking care making this stop both enjoyable and informative. Take in some history of Athens, view lovely antique furnishings, handmade hand blocked wall coverings and pick up information about the many interesting sites to visit in this lovely city at the Church-Waddell-Brumby House Museum and Athens Welcome Center.
Next on the EscapeWizard.com itinerary is the Classic Center located in downtown Athens. The Classic Center has two sides: a theater and a convention center. The convention center hosts events such as conventions, meetings, social events, and trade shows. The Theater is a beautiful and charming venue which presents world class acts in drama, musicals, and step performances. EscapeWizard.com hopes you enjoy the show!
Nightlife is an important facet to a well rounded trip to Athens, Georgia. Live music venues abound in the city that spawned such well known acts as REM, The B-52’s and Widespread Panic. There is music for everyone in Athens, Georgia, whether you prefer country, classical, rock, dance, blues or jazz. Don’t make the mistake of assuming this college town only has your typical college bars available. There are many affluent taverns in Athens for those with a sophisticated palate.
If you visit in June be sure to catch Athfest the Athens Music and Arts Festival which hosts local bands, an Artist Market, a Kid Friendly Festival, and local filmmaker’s showcases. This is a spectacular event which draws people from far and wide.
Athens, Georgia is a fabulous vacation destination to learn about the history of this beautiful college town and the South and enjoy art, culture and music. The Athens transit system makes accessing all locations easy. Bus schedules and maps are available at http://www.athenstransit.com. Click on the link above to book your vacation in Athens, Georgia.
EscapeWizard.com invites you to book your next vacation to Athens, Georgia. Athens is accessible via the Athens Ben-Eppes Airport (AHN) and daily connector flights between Athens Ben-Eppes Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) are available. Please follow the link (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to book your flight today with EscapeWizard.com. EscapeWizard.com can also assist with your hotel accommodations. Just click here to start your hotel experience today (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
When in Athens it is important for art lovers not to miss the Lyndon House Arts Center. This beautiful house, built by the first mayor of Athens, has been restored to museum quality and filled with beautiful antique furniture and décor. Opened in 1999, the 35,000 square foot modern wing of the Lyndon House Arts Center boasts five galleries of artwork, an art school, and the gallery shop which retails local artwork. Don’t forget your souvenir shopping when you visit the Lyndon House Arts Center.
EscapeWizard.com’s second suggested site to visit in Athens, Georgia is the Church-Waddell-Brumby House Museum and Athens Welcome Center. The house originally built in the 1820’s has been fully restored, furnished and decorated with painstaking care making this stop both enjoyable and informative. Take in some history of Athens, view lovely antique furnishings, handmade hand blocked wall coverings and pick up information about the many interesting sites to visit in this lovely city at the Church-Waddell-Brumby House Museum and Athens Welcome Center.
Next on the EscapeWizard.com itinerary is the Classic Center located in downtown Athens. The Classic Center has two sides: a theater and a convention center. The convention center hosts events such as conventions, meetings, social events, and trade shows. The Theater is a beautiful and charming venue which presents world class acts in drama, musicals, and step performances. EscapeWizard.com hopes you enjoy the show!
Nightlife is an important facet to a well rounded trip to Athens, Georgia. Live music venues abound in the city that spawned such well known acts as REM, The B-52’s and Widespread Panic. There is music for everyone in Athens, Georgia, whether you prefer country, classical, rock, dance, blues or jazz. Don’t make the mistake of assuming this college town only has your typical college bars available. There are many affluent taverns in Athens for those with a sophisticated palate.
If you visit in June be sure to catch Athfest the Athens Music and Arts Festival which hosts local bands, an Artist Market, a Kid Friendly Festival, and local filmmaker’s showcases. This is a spectacular event which draws people from far and wide.
Athens, Georgia is a fabulous vacation destination to learn about the history of this beautiful college town and the South and enjoy art, culture and music. The Athens transit system makes accessing all locations easy. Bus schedules and maps are available at http://www.athenstransit.com. Click on the link above to book your vacation in Athens, Georgia.
Hotels in Athens
By Shaina Amienyi
Holiday Inn Express
513 West Broad Street, Athens, GA
513 West Broad Street, Athens, GA
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ExteriorPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Breakfast AreaPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Queen Bed GuestroomPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
PoolPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
LobbyPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
King Bed GuestroomPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Fitness CenterPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Business CenterPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Athens is an ideal hotel option, especially for Georgia Bulldogs fans. The hotel is just two blocks from the University of Georgia. It is also close to several businesses, so corporate travelers will also find the location convenient. From 3pm when you check in to 11am when you check out, you can enjoy being close to the best shopping, dining, and entertainment venues in Athens.
Standard guest rooms provide comfortable accommodations with a king bed or double beds. Rooms include cable TV, a CD player, and a stereo for entertainment. You can sit at the work desk and make use of the free high speed wireless internet. The refreshment area can include a combination of a coffee maker, tea maker, microwave, mini fridge, or full refrigerator.
Start each day with the complimentary Express Start breakfast bar. You can sample the Holiday Inn’s signature cinnamon rolls as well as other delightful hot and cold foods including bacon, eggs, and fruit. After breakfast, there are plenty of things to do around the hotel. You can read the free newspaper delivered to your room daily, go for a swim in the outdoor pool, or exercise at the fitness center. The fitness center provides a scale for you to track your progress. Towels are on site if you forget yours, and there is a water station to keep you hydrated while you burn calories. The updated equipment includes a treadmill, stair stepper, exercise bike, and universal weight machine.
When in Athens for business, make use of the on-site business center open 24/7. You can hold meetings with up to 200 people in the hotel’s event facilities. There are six meeting rooms with a total of about 3,400 square feet of space, all with free wireless high speed internet access and A/V support.
Whether you are a Georgia Bulldogs fan or just in town for a business trip or leisure vacation, the Holiday Inn Express Athens is a hotel you will enjoy. This hotel has much to offer guests, from its large, well-equipped meeting facilities and scrumptious breakfast buffet to its comfortable guest rooms. Click on the link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to visit EscapeWizard.com and book your stay at this hotel.
Standard guest rooms provide comfortable accommodations with a king bed or double beds. Rooms include cable TV, a CD player, and a stereo for entertainment. You can sit at the work desk and make use of the free high speed wireless internet. The refreshment area can include a combination of a coffee maker, tea maker, microwave, mini fridge, or full refrigerator.
Start each day with the complimentary Express Start breakfast bar. You can sample the Holiday Inn’s signature cinnamon rolls as well as other delightful hot and cold foods including bacon, eggs, and fruit. After breakfast, there are plenty of things to do around the hotel. You can read the free newspaper delivered to your room daily, go for a swim in the outdoor pool, or exercise at the fitness center. The fitness center provides a scale for you to track your progress. Towels are on site if you forget yours, and there is a water station to keep you hydrated while you burn calories. The updated equipment includes a treadmill, stair stepper, exercise bike, and universal weight machine.
When in Athens for business, make use of the on-site business center open 24/7. You can hold meetings with up to 200 people in the hotel’s event facilities. There are six meeting rooms with a total of about 3,400 square feet of space, all with free wireless high speed internet access and A/V support.
Whether you are a Georgia Bulldogs fan or just in town for a business trip or leisure vacation, the Holiday Inn Express Athens is a hotel you will enjoy. This hotel has much to offer guests, from its large, well-equipped meeting facilities and scrumptious breakfast buffet to its comfortable guest rooms. Click on the link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to visit EscapeWizard.com and book your stay at this hotel.
Hotels in Athens
By Shaina Amienyi
Candlewood Suites
156 Classic Road, Bogart, GA
156 Classic Road, Bogart, GA
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ExteriorPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
CupboardPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Two Bedroom SuitePhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Suite KitchenettePhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Studio SuitePhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Pet Friendly Walking AreaPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
GazeboPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Fitness CenterPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group
Whether you are in Athens for an event at the University of Georgia or business conference, the Candlewood Suites Athens hotel is an excellent place to stay during your trip. After 3pm on the day you arrive in Athens, you will be greeted at the check-in counter by the staff who can speak to you in Hindi or Spanish if you like. On your last day in Athens, make sure to check out by noon.
You will have a great time in one of the hotel’s 97 suites, which feature a wide selection of entertainment and refreshment amenities. Suites include full kitchens with all the appliances, cookware, serving dishes, and silverware you will need. For example, there is a full-sized refrigerator with an ice maker as well as a dishwasher, toaster, and microwave to name a few. Entertainment options include a DVD player, CD player, stereo, and cable TV with movie channels. Some suites also provide a living room with sofa bed and dining table.
After you visit your room, stop by the Candlewood Cupboard convenience store, where you can get breakfast items, frozen dinners, beverages, ice cream, and more. The convenience store is open 24/7, so no need to worry if you forget something. Then head to the DVD lending library to rent a movie for you to watch while you eat. The hotel amenities also include a free guest Laundromat, a business center, and a fitness center. The 24-hour fitness center is well equipped with a stationary bike, weight machine, two elliptical machines, and two treadmills. All public areas in the hotel offer free wireless internet access.
The Candlewood Suites Athens is a popular hotel choice because of its downtown location, close to the University of Georgia. The hotel is close to major corporations, such as Golden Pantry, and fun destinations, including Sanford Stadium—home of the Bulldogs—and Georgia Square Mall. Booking your suite at this hotel is simple; just click on the link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to EscapeWizard.com.
You will have a great time in one of the hotel’s 97 suites, which feature a wide selection of entertainment and refreshment amenities. Suites include full kitchens with all the appliances, cookware, serving dishes, and silverware you will need. For example, there is a full-sized refrigerator with an ice maker as well as a dishwasher, toaster, and microwave to name a few. Entertainment options include a DVD player, CD player, stereo, and cable TV with movie channels. Some suites also provide a living room with sofa bed and dining table.
After you visit your room, stop by the Candlewood Cupboard convenience store, where you can get breakfast items, frozen dinners, beverages, ice cream, and more. The convenience store is open 24/7, so no need to worry if you forget something. Then head to the DVD lending library to rent a movie for you to watch while you eat. The hotel amenities also include a free guest Laundromat, a business center, and a fitness center. The 24-hour fitness center is well equipped with a stationary bike, weight machine, two elliptical machines, and two treadmills. All public areas in the hotel offer free wireless internet access.
The Candlewood Suites Athens is a popular hotel choice because of its downtown location, close to the University of Georgia. The hotel is close to major corporations, such as Golden Pantry, and fun destinations, including Sanford Stadium—home of the Bulldogs—and Georgia Square Mall. Booking your suite at this hotel is simple; just click on the link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to EscapeWizard.com.