Historic Athens Welcome Center
- 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601
- (706) 353-1820
Athens' Welcome Center is a fitting first stop downtown. Housed in the historic Church-Waddel-Brumby House, it offers local insights, maps and information about ways to explore the city, along with a chance to discover one of Athens' early homes. The Federal-style house dates to about 1820, and its preservation helped inspire the city's historic preservation movement. Visitors can also find locally made gifts and ideas for exploring Athens on foot.
Open 7 days a week, 10 AM - 5 PM.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
Let the professional Athens 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.
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.
Take a FREE self-guided tour of the house museum or select a guided tour of the house for $5 per person.
HISTORIC ATHENS TOURS
- On the Walking Tour of Downtown and Historic North Campus, a professional tour guide leads guests along a meandering route through the streets of Downtown Athens and the University of Georgia’s Historic North Campus.
- On the Historic Athens Heritage Shuttle Tour, guests are driven through a variety of historically significant areas in Athens including Downtown, Reese-Hancock, Cobbham, Milledge and more.
Book your tour in advance at
www.athenswelcomecenter.com/tours
Historic Athens Tours also provides a full range of tour and transportation services for groups.
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 t-shirts, jams, jellies, salsas, and postcards.
FAMILY FUN
Introducing the newest addition to the Historic Athens Welcome Center: Craft Kits for little artisans! From delightful paper daffodils to captivating sundials and even a cardstock loom, there’s endless creativity awaiting your kiddos. Let their imaginations bloom as they craft their way through history!
Hours
Mon
10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue
10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu
10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun
10:00am - 5:00pm
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