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      • Hiking Trails
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      • Cycling
      • Gardens
      • Sandy Creek Park
      • Geocaching
      • UGA Football
      • Visit the SEC Pass
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      • Boulevard
      • Cobbham
      • Five Points
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      • Museums & Galleries
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      • Public Art
        • Bulldog Statues
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      • Historic Athens Tours
      • Music History Walking Tour
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      • Pumpkins on the Porch Contest
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Historic Athens Welcome Center

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  • 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601
  • (706) 353-1820
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Now Offering Daily Tours!



Open 7 days a week, 10 AM - 5 PM



Located in downtown Athens, Georgia, inside the c.1820 Church-Waddel-Brumby House Museum, the Historic Athens Welcome Center is an excellent resource and first stop for visitors. You'll step back in time, find local gifts, and can even reserve a tour guide! We also welcome locals who are hosting out of town guests. Free admission.



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.



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.



HISTORIC ATHENS TOURS: 



The Welcome Center is also home to Historic AthensTours, 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, or book a guided walking tour in advance. 

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10:00am - 5:00pm

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10:00am - 5:00pm

Wed

10:00am - 5:00pm

Thu

10:00am - 5:00pm

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10:00am - 5:00pm

Sat

10:00am - 5:00pm

Sun

10:00am - 5:00pm

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