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Historic Homes & Buildings
Church-Waddel-Brumby House (circa 1820)
280 East Dougherty Street • Athens, GA 30601
706-353-1820
Believed to be the oldest surviving house in Athens, this Federalist style house was built for UGA mathematics professor Alonzo Church and it later became home to UGA President Dr. Moses Waddel. The house now serves as the Athens Welcome Center and house museum and is furnished with period antiques. mapLucy Cobb Institute (circa 1859)
201 North Milledge Avenue • Athens, GA 30602
Located at the University of Georgia
706-548-2205
Once considered one of the top girls' schools in the nation, this historic collection of buildings of this institute now serves as the central headquarters of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Double-Barreled Cannon
Located at College Avenue & Hancock Street
706-613-3615
Originally designed by John Gilleland of Athens and built at the local foundry in 1863, this one-of-a-kind Civil War cannon was designed to shoot two balls simultaneously with projectiles connected by an eight foot chain, intended to topple approaching infantrymen. The weapon failed and was preserved, instead of dismantled. The cannon has been featured by "Ripley's Believe It or Not." map
Museums & Galleries
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum
1 Selig Circle • Athens, GA 30602
Located at the University of Georgia
706-542-9036
Named after two of Georgia's most famous football coaches, Wallace Butts and Harry Mehre, and serving as a monument to the achievements of UGA sports teams, this museum pays tribute to over 100 years of Georgia's athletic programs while featuring football highlights on touch-screen video displays and an exhibit of Heisman trophies. more... mapGeorgia Museum of Art
East Broad Street • Athens, GA 30601
Located at UGA Performing and Visual Arts Complex
706-542-4662
Housing a permanent collection of over 8,000 paintings, sculptures, and other works of art by regional, national, and international artists, this museum also features traveling exhibitions from all over the world and includes a cafe and a museum gift shop. more... mapITA Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame
P.O. Box 1472 • Athens, GA 30603
Located on the South Campus of UGA
706-452-1622
Displaying photographs and equipment of legends of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, this hall of fame honors past collegiate players, coaches, and contributors dating back to 1883 when the first national tennis tournament was held and the hall of fame is usually open during tennis tournaments and matches. more... mapLyndon House Arts Center
293 Hoyt Street • Athens, GA 30601
706-613-3623
Located in the historic, circa 1850 Ware-Lyndon House, a Late Greek Revival style house which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this arts center plays hosts to numerous exhibitions, events, classes, and festivals and includes large, airy galleries, artists' workshops, a children's wing, a gift shop, and a perennial garden. more... mapLyndon House Arts Center
293 Hoyt Street • Athens, GA 30601
downtown Athens
706-613-3623
Provides an opportunity for school children and adults alike to learn about dozens of traditional arts and crafts through live demonstrations by area senior citizens. mapUS Navy Supply Corps Museum
1425 Prince Avenue • Athens, GA 30606
Located at the Navy Supply Corps School
706-354-7349
Exhibits at this museum show the growth and development of the Navy Supply Corps and explain its many functions historically and in today's Navy. The museum contains a collection of uniforms, ship models, naval artifacts, photographs, and equipment. Museum open Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 5:15, closed on federal holidays. Due to security, please call ahead for access. map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Insectival
2085 South Milledge Avenue • Athens, GA 30605
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
706-542-1244
Features discovery stations, roach & beetle races, puppet shows, and Café Insecta, featuring insect cuisine. A community favorite for the entire family. more... mapMemorial Park
Located on Gran Ellen Drive
706-613-3580
Featuring 90 acres of developed and undeveloped land, this beautiful park offers walking trails, a children's playground area, a zoo, wildlife trails, and much more for the whole family to enjoy. mapSandy Creek Nature Center
Located Off Old Commerce Road
706-613-3615
A 225 acre wildlife sanctuary and environmental education facility that features a diversity of habitats, providing homes for a wide variety of plant and animal species. Over four miles of natures trails are also on site. more... mapState Botanical Garden of Georgia, The
2450 South Milledge Avenue • Athens, GA 30605
Located at the University of Georgia
706-542-1244
Enter this serene 313 acre oasis through the three story glass and steel Visitors Center and Conservatory and explore walking trails for the study and enjoyment of the Georgia's indigenous flora, rose gardens, and other habitats. more... map
Science & Technology
ENSAT Center
205 Old Commerce Road • Athens, GA 30601
Located at the Sandy Creek Nature Center
706-613-3615
The 11,400 square foot Environment, Natural Science, and Appropriate Technology Center provides science and natural science education for all ages and highlights energy-saving and "green" technology, construction, and architecture. map
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