Take a Break this Spring.

So, you’re not in school anymore. You still deserve a spring break. Athens has hundreds of diverse distractions and distinctive attractions. Screen cutting-edge films and watch professional cyclists. Tour historic treasures and enjoy simple pleasures. Stop in chic shops and listen to live music in hot spots, where the B-52’s and REM took the stage.

Visit Athens this spring for FREE anytime attractions plus festivals and special events!

Overnight Package Deals

Festivals & Events

Attractions

Special Offers

Spring Happenings:
(for a complete events calendar, click here)

Robert Osborne's Classic Film Festival:
March 25-28, 2010

See film classics the way they were meant to be seen; on a "movie palace" big screen! Hosted and programmed by Robert Osborne, the four-day festival celebrates classic motion pictures featuring special guests after each screening.

UGA International Street Festival:
Saturday, April 10

An annual festival of cultural displays, traditional costumes, dances, and international bands. Presented by the 23 International Student Organizations at UGA.

G-Day Spring Football:
April 10, 2010

Georgia Football is back in action! Come see the Red take on the Black and cheer on all the new faces of the Georgia Bulldogs!

Athens Wine Weekend
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April 10 - 11, 2010

Enjoy a weekend treat for the senses with seminars with wine experts, a Grand Tasting showcasing wines from around the world, and a gourmet seven-course meal with multiple wine pairings. Packages and individual event tickets are now available!

Piedmont Gardeners Garden Tour of Athens, 17th Annual
April 17, 2010

This spring garden tour has been sponsored and presented by The Piedmont Gardeners since 1992 and features an inside look at Athens' most inspired private gardens. Five gardens will be featured. Rain or shine.

Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage, 2nd Annual:

April 21 - 25, 2010

Visitors who travel down Georgia's Antebellum Trail enter a magical place where time has stood still. Each community, from Athens to Macon, holds hidden treasures from the past and features stately homes still active and enjoyed.

Athens Twilight Criterium Pro Cycling, 30th Annual:
April 23-24, 2010

The Twilight Criterium is a favorite spot on the national cycling tour circuit, both for its unique evening format and the large crowds that gather in Athens' vibrant downtown retail and entertainment district.

Stadion Athens Classic at UGA, Nationwide Golf Tour:
April 29-May 2, 2010

Professional golf comes to Athens and the UGA Golf Course. It's only event on the Nationwide Tour that is owned and operated by an institution of higher education. Former UGA All-American and three-time Ryder Cup participant Chip Beck will serve as the honorary chair.