Baxter Travel Guide
Athens
Popular places to visit
University of Georgia
Explore the campus of University of Georgia during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Explore the great outdoors at State Botanical Garden of Georgia, a lovely green space in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
The Georgia Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at The Georgia Theatre on your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Georgia Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Georgia Museum of Art during your travels in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Taylor-Grady House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Taylor-Grady House in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Original Fine Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Original Fine Art Gallery in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Baxter
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
Courteous staff. Clean rooms. Exellent value.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area
Service was fabulous. Convenient
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Abacus
Unique.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
Stayed here two nights over Thanksgiving
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Rivet House
Nice staff awesome food at the restaurant on site room was absolutely stunning will return
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Very accommodating
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Baxter
Dearing Street Historic District
Live music and theatres are notable features of Dearing Street Historic District. You might consider stopping by Tree That Owns Itself while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Cobbham Historic District
Uncover some of the top draws of Cobbham Historic District like its live music and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre.
Reese Street Historic District
You might appreciate the live music and theatres in Reese Street Historic District, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, 40 Watt Club and The Georgia Theatre are just a few notable stops.
Five Points
While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum and Stegeman Coliseum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Normaltown
While Normaltown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Farmers Market and Taylor-Grady House.
Boulevard Historic District
Live music, theatres and bars are some highlights of Boulevard Historic District. You might stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre while you're in the area.
Baxter Travel Guide
- Original Fine Art Gallery
- Tree That Owns Itself
- Classic Center
- State Botanical Garden of Georgia
- The Georgia Theatre
- Stegeman Coliseum
- 40 Watt Club
- Fort Yargo State Park
- J&J Flea Market
- Barrow County Courthouse
- Jackson County Courthouse
- Oconee County Welcome Center
- North Oconee River Park
- Georgia Museum of Art
- Barrow County Museum
- Sandy Creek Park
- Lanier Technical College Winder
- Taylor-Grady House
- Pine Hills Golf Club
