05/01/2026
More than just a quirky college town, Athens punches way above its weight when it comes to history, culture, and food. The Historic Athens Welcome Center is the perfect place to start, offering all manner of tours to discover this unique city. Through the Welcome Center, you can check out downtown and the University of Georgia's gorgeous campus on an hour-and-a-half walking tour ($15 per person), and there's also a two-hour shuttle tour that takes you through the Classic City to see pre-Civil War homes, Athens' historic neighborhoods, and the Double-Barrelled Cannon landmark. Music buffs will also love the music history tour ($25 per person), which takes you through famous Athens spots in a city that has birthed legendary acts such as R.E.M., the B-52s, Widespread Panic, and more.