Sights in Athens
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Truly gorgeous, with winding outdoor paths and a socio-historical edge to boot, Athens' gardens rivals Atlanta's. Signs provide smart context for its amazing collection of plants, which runs the gamut from rare and threatened species to nearly 5 miles of top-notch woodland walking trails.
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Oconee Forest Park
Oconee Forest Park, located at the back of the university's expansive Recreational Sports Complex, has wooded hiking trails and an enormous off-leash dog area.
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Georgia Museum of Art
Fresh off a $20 million expansion, the state's modern, excellent art museum now boasts 16,000 sq ft of new galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden.
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