Athens Welcome Center & Classic City Tours

Located in downtown Athens, Georgia, inside the c.1820 Church-Waddel-Brumby House Museum, the Athens Welcome Center is an excellent resource and first stop for visitors. You'll step back in time, find local gifts, and can even take a guided or self-guided tour of Athens. Of course, they also welcome locals who are hosting out of town guests.

*** The Athens Welcome Center, House Museum, Gift Shop and Classic City Tours are not currently open due to the pandemic. Brochures are available on the back porch, and staff is standing by to answer questions at www.VirtualAthens.com.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER:

Let the information specialists help you make the most of your visit to the Classic City, with various maps, brochures, maps, information on current events, as well as hotel and dining information. In addition to local information, there are brochures for the entire state, so stop by if you are planning a trip anywhere throughout Georgia.

GIFT SHOP:

Looking for the perfect Athens gift? Browse the Gift Shop for unique and original creations from Athens artists, as well as a full array of books on local history. You'll find a select collection of local merchandise, including a unique range of t-shirts, jams, jellies, salsas, postcards.

HOUSE MUSEUM:

The Church-Waddel-Brumby House  is one of Athens' four house museums. This Federal-style house, ca. 1820, is believed to be the city's oldest surviving residence. Its rescue from demolition and restoration in the early 1970s as a welcome center sparked the historic preservation movement in Athens.

CLASSIC CITY TOURS: 

 The Welcome Center is also home to Classic City Tours, which provides a full range of tour and transportation services for individuals and groups. Set out on your own with one of six self-guided tours, take a guided Heritage Tour by bus, or schedule a customized tour tailored to your specific interests. Visit the Classic City Tours website for downloadable self-guided tours and more information on the guided tours.

***For your safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Classic City Tours will not be operating guided tours. 
We highly recommend that visitors try one of the many Self-Guided Tours while observing social distancing and masking guidelines.