State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA
- 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605
- (706) 542-1244
Athens is the proud home to the state of Georgia's official botanical garden. This 323-acre botanical garden on the Middle Oconee River serves as a cultural, educational and recreational facility and is one of Athens' most-visited attractions. Numerous themed display gardens include the Flower Garden, International Garden, Heritage Garden, Shade Garden and more. The garden is an All-American Selections Garden, Southeastern Conifer Society Reference Garden, American Daffodil Society Display Garden and Audubon Society Important Bird Area.
Five miles of nature trails extend into the natural areas typical of the habitats and plant communities found in the Georgia Piedmont.
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Events
Winter WonderLights
State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA
Dates vary between November 19, 2026 - December 30, 2026
Meet Me at the Garden
State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA
Dates vary between September 29, 2026 - December 1, 2026
WonderLights Disco Nights
State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA
Dates vary between January 7, 2027 - January 16, 2027
Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden Performance Series
State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA
Recurring monthly on the 3rd Saturday
Hours
Mon
7:00am - 7:00pm
Tue
7:00am - 7:00pm
Wed
7:00am - 7:00pm
Thu
7:00am - 7:00pm
Fri
7:00am - 7:00pm
Sat
7:00am - 7:00pm
Sun
7:00am - 7:00pm
Map
Amenities
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- Miles from Classic Center: 5
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Credit Cards Accepted:
- American Express
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- Visa
- Discover
- Dining Style: Cafe
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Outdoor Recreation
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Meeting Facilities
- Exhibits Space
- Description The Visitor Center is open to the public Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00AM-4:30PM and Sunday 11:30AM-4:30PM. It is available for rentals in the evenings.
- Exhibits 1
- Floorplan File Floorplan File
- Reception Capacity 200
- Banquet Capacity 300
- Number of Rooms 5
- Classroom Capacity 30
Cecil B. Day Chapel
- Width: 40
- Length: 120
- Theater Capacity: 130
- Banquet Capacity: 65
- Reception Capacity: 130
Terrace Room
- Width: 35
- Length: 65
- Banquet Capacity: 200
- Reception Capacity: 130
Callaway Administrative Boardroom Building
- Classroom Capacity: 15
Gardenside Room
- Banquet Capacity: 115
- Reception Capacity: 75
Great Room
- Width: 75
- Length: 41
- Banquet Capacity: 300
- Reception Capacity: 200
Special Offers
Winter WonderLights Premium Rental Package
A night at WinterWonderlights at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia is the perfect festive... Read More
Valid: October 26, 2026 - December 31, 2026