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1. Downtown Athens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Athens Institute for Contemporary Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Bear Hollow Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. University of Georgia Golf Course

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6. Double-Barreled Cannon

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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7. Sanford Stadium

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8. Georgia Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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9. Georgia Museum of Natural History

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. The Georgia Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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11. Lyndon House Arts Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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12. Morton Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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13. Sandy Creek Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. T.R.R. Cobb House

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15. The Tree that Owns Itself

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16. Ware-Lyndon House

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17. The Classic Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Athens is a mid-sized city in northeastern Georgia and the location of the state's public research university: The University of Georgia. As with many university towns, there is an emphasis on art and culture in the community. Athens has museums, art galleries, breakfast spots, performing arts, and a spectacular botanical garden.

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