West Athens Travel Guide
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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.
Sanford Stadium
Catch an event at Sanford Stadium during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music or attend a football match.
Top hotels in West Athens
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Very accommodating
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Athens, GA
Check in staff person was very friendly and helpful. We had a handicap room; we’re not handicapped, but seniors who appreciate a taller toilet and grab bars around shower. The suite-type arrangement was good, plenty of space. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Athens
Clean rooms and friendly staff but price was outrageous given what you got. Not good breakfast options again for what you paid for the room.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Athens
Was ok
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Athens
Staff were extremely helpful and nice
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Abacus
Unique.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Athens
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Athens Travel Guide
- 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
- Hurricane Shoals Park and Heritage Village
- North Oconee River Park
- Georgia Museum of Art
- Barrow Crossing Shopping Center
- The Providence Club
- Barrow County Museum
- Sandy Creek Park
- Lanier Technical College Winder
- Taylor-Grady House
