Historic Athens Welcome Center

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280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601
(706) 353-1820
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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, access self-guided tour options around Athens, and can even reserve a tour guide. Also a great spot for Athens residents who are hosting out of town guests!

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

The Historic Athens Welcome Center offers two daily guided tours every Monday through Sunday. Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.

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.

Both of these tours begin with the history of the Church-Waddel-Brumby House, the circa 1820 house museum, headquarters of the Historic Athens Welcome Center.

Several self-guided tours are also available. Download a self-guided tour or reserve a guided tour here.

Note that all guided tour options need to be reserved in advance.

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!