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ATHENS HOLIDAY & WINTER EVENTS
Head to Athens, Georgia this holiday season!
Athens, Georgia, has quietly become a perfect holiday getaway. No football, no students, no problem!
December in Athens brings with it a full calendar of wonderful holiday events and things to do to celebrate the season, from traditional favorites like
- The Nutcracker,
- Breakfast with Santa, and
- Ice skating on an indoor, NHL regulation-sized rink
to only-in-Athens opportunities like
- enjoying the Athens Santa Pub Crawl, and
- strolling through the stunning State Botanical Garden of Georgia conservatory, all decorated for the season.
While you're here, don't miss out on holiday open houses and artist markets that showcase Athens' amazing creative community. There are so many amazing options for shopping local for one-of-a-kind gifts!
And, don't forget to plan ahead for the ultimate New Year's Eve celebration; Athens throws the best New Year's Eve party in Georgia!
We've put together some amazing Athens holiday itinerary ideas and things to do in Athens this December, just for you.