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.
Parkview Recreation Center
Explore the great outdoors at Parkview Recreation Center, a lovely green space in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Top hotels in Baxter
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
This is our go to hotel in Athens due to location and price. It is walking distance to downtown and typically priced below other hotels in the area.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area
Great stay, convenient to north campus.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Abacus
Room was clean and spacious. The air conditioner was dated and cut on and off a lot. Only interaction with staff was when i checked in. She was nice. It is walking distance to downtown and campus.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
"I just wanted to say I had a fantastic stay at your hotel! The service was outstanding, and the room was perfect. I especially enjoyed the breakfast. I'll definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Rivet House
Vibe, food
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Very good
Reviewed on 9 Jan 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 40 Watt Club and The Georgia Theatre.
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.
