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1. U.G. White Mercantile ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

U.G. White Mercantile
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2. Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives
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3. Athens Saturday Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
Athens Saturday Market
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4. The Richard Martin Trail

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The Richard Martin Trail
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5. Houston Memorial Library and Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Houston Memorial Library and Museum
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6. High Cotton Arts

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High Cotton Arts
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7. Athens-Limestone County Nature and Heritage Trails

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Athens-Limestone County Nature and Heritage Trails
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8. 306 Bbq

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9. LawLers Barbecue

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
LawLers Barbecue
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10. Village Pizza

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Village Pizza
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11. Southern Gayles Golf Course

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Southern Gayles Golf Course
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The city of Athens is the county seat of Alabama’s Limestone County.
  • A large number of the city’s antebellum homes and Civil War-era sites have been preserved, making it a popular tourist destination for history buffs.
  • The city’s location halfway between the major cities of Birmingham and Nashville along Interstate Highway 65 also makes it a popular day trip or stop-through tourist destination.

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