Located in northeast Georgia , the city of Athens is an historic city with a large presence of antebellum architecture and a lot of Civil War history. It is the first stop on Georgia's Antebellum Trail, which leads history buffs and visitors through a number of historical towns with Civil War significance.
The city is also home to the University of Georgia, and the heavy student presence means that there is an abundance of dining and nightlife options for visitors to enjoy, including a rich musical history as the home of famous bands the B-52s and REM.