Athens Travel News

04/24/2012	Athens named a Top Affordable Vacation spot by Livability.com
	Athens has been named one of the Top 10 Cities for Affordable Vacations, by Livability.com. College towns such as Athens are a smart choice for affordable fun, with a high level and quality of entertainment at nominal or even FREE admission.&n... more

03/30/2012	AthFest 2012 - Headliners Announced
	Livability.com just named Athens the #1 music scene outside of NYC, Nashville, and LA. And the very best time to experience the Athens, Georgia live music scene in all its glory is AthFest each June, just around the corner June 20-24, 2012!&n... more

03/22/2012	Hotel Indigo Named 2012 Customer Service Champion by J.D. Power & Associates
	Hotel Indigo-Athens is proud to announce that the Hotel Indigo brand has been named a 2012 Customer Service Champion by J.D. Power & Associates. Hotel Indigo is one of only 50 organizations honored this year. Other award recipients include such industry leaders as Apple, Jaguar, Lexus and Southwest Airlines.&n... more

03/06/2012	Athens Chef Peter Dale Nominated for Food & Wine Magazine's People's Best New Chef Award
	Chef Peter Dale has been nominated for Food & Wine magazine's The People's Best New Chef award 2012. As one of the great innovators of the southeast culinary field, Dale has crafted a unique meeting of Mediterranean tradition and local flavor that is drawing crowds in downtown Athens, Ga. Vote at http://www.foodandwine.com/peoples-best-new-chef/southeast&n... more

03/02/2012	GEORGIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF GET UP GET DOWN ROOFTOP DANCE PARTY SERIES
	The Georgia Theatre announces the launch of Get Up Get Down, a late-night, rooftop dance party series, on Tuesday, March 27th at 11 p.m. The focus of Get Up Get Down will be on the aesthetic of "music people can dance to" showcasing local, regional, and national talent. Guests can attend the weekly showcase for just $2.00 a cover and will be able to enjoy $2.00 drink specials.&n... more

02/21/2012	Megabus Begins Service Between Athens and Atlanta February 29
	Megabus.com, the widely popular city-to-city express bus company with fares starting at just $1, has announced that they will expand service from Atlanta to Athens beginning February 29.&n... more

02/13/2012

Plantapalooza! Multiple Plant Sales April 14, 2012

Athens, Georgia, the hotspot of horticulture, is home to outstanding public gardens, including The State Botanical Garden of Georgia and The Trial Gardens at UGA, as well as many specialty nurseries, the top school in horticulture, and horticulture celebrities. Athens has long been a travel destination for plant enthusiasts, but on Saturday, April 14, 2012 many gardeners will journey to Athens to attend Plantapalooza at the State Botanical Garden, the UGA Horticulture Club and The Trial Gardens at UGA.&n... more

02/06/2012

Craving Cajun in Athens- from Athens Food Tours

A visit to the colorful city of New Orleans is bound to leave one craving more of its unique culture; especially the food! The cuisine is nothing short of incredible blend of multicultural influences. Luckily for us Athenians, cravings can be satisfied at one of the authentic, New Orleans-inspired restaurants right here in town! These Athens, Georgia, restaurants serve up classics that are sure to please the palate of New Orleans natives and visitors alike.&n... more

01/13/2012	"The World is My Garden" Lecture Series by Allan Armitage at the State Botanical Garden
	Noted horticulturist Allan Armitage will speak about gardens around the world in a series of talks at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia.&n... more

11/01/2011	Georgia Museum of Art Provides Backpack Tours for Children & Families
	The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia has begun providing backpack tours free of charge for museum visitors. Families and children may check out a backpack full of supplies and activities that will enhance their walk through the museum.&n... more

10/27/2011	Athens' Green Spaces Truly One of a Kind
	Standing proudly in his distinguished splendor, Jackson Oak peers down at passersby in the historic and gorgeously green neighborhood of Athens, GA. As he shields neighbors, students, and visitors from the Georgia sun, his unique legend often goes unnoticed by the casual observer. Little do they know that Jackson is one of a kind, the only tree in the world that owns itself.&n... more

10/21/2011	State Botanical Garden Introduces QR code Signage for More Plant Information
	The next time you decide to take a stroll through the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, don’t forget your smart phones – not only to snap away pictures but also to scan! Technology is making an appearance is some of the least expected places and with the latest functionality of QR codes – short for Quick Response – information can be retrieved quicker than ever before, almost anywhere.&n... more

10/20/2011

Top Chef Contestant Whitney Otawka Named Chef of Athens, Georgia's Farm 255

Farm 255, the restaurant and farm operation located in Athens, Georgia, has named Whitney Otawka as its incoming Head Chef beginning late November, 2011. Recently revealed as a hopeful contestant in the upcoming Season 9 of Top Chef, to air on November 2nd on Bravo, Otawka will take the helm of Farm 255's kitchen after a year of culinary accomplishment at Cumberland Island's prestigious Greyfield Inn.&n... more

10/18/2011

A Beer-y Good Time: Terrapin Brewery Tour and Tasting

Once you step inside the brewery, the smell of beer, both being made and being served, hits you. Your senses are quickly overtaken; you hear the beats of the live music outside and see the groups of people coming in from outdoors to quickly get another taste of the beverage that is the center of attention here. And then, suddenly, your taste buds are telling you (yes, even me, who doesn't even like beer) to go up to that bar and start using your tasting tickets.&n... more

10/16/2011

Classic City Tours: Athens as Seen Through a 19th Century Lens

Sometimes its amazing how different things appear from a new perspective. This past week, as the Welcome Center's Classic City Tour took me up and down streets of Athens, GA that I travel so routinely, I was transported back in time, discovering the history and stories that lay in the foundation of the buildings I normally nonchalantly pass by. For locals and visitors to locations throughout the city to narrate the tale of tenants who lived in the regal and alike, the Classic City Tour offers insight into Athens' 19th century roots, taking guests to stately homes scattered throughout the city.&n... more