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.
Ware-Lyndon House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ware-Lyndon House in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Athens Institute for Contemporary Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Athens Institute for Contemporary Art during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Baxter
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
For an overnight stay in Athens, this was perfect. I appreciated how clean everything is, breakfast selection was very decent and fresh, staff was smiling and welcoming. Room was perfect for a quick business trip, loved that there was no creepy bed spread, everything looks pretty new and well maintained. ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area
Nice area. Felt safe outside. Parking should come included and not be an additional charge. Rooms could be cleaner. Black hairs found on mattress and awful smell coming from shower. Staff was great. Breakfast bar was top notch! Amazing food!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Only thing was the A/c unit making a load noise every time it shut off , sounded like the door been opened, keeped me awake majority of night,
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
This is my second stay and I’ve been very happy both visits. The front desk is friendly and attentive, the rooms are spacious, and the complimentary breakfast is wonderful! I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
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Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North
The property was WAY overpriced for the quality of the building/accommodations. $500 a night. It is obvious that hotel has been redone, trying to be more "upscale". Doors were lightweight and had a "cheap" feel to them. Room was clean, bed comfortable. Really need to invest in some better pillows--very ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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, Stegeman Coliseum and Georgia Museum of Art 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 Taylor-Grady House and 40 Watt Club.
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.
