Green Acres Travel Guide
Athens
Visit Green Acres
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
Join a guided tour or use informative signs to explore miles of nature trails and view exotic plants in this outstanding garden.
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
View over 10,000 impressive works of art at this museum set on the University of Georgia campus.
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.
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 Green Acres
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
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
"Great fun place"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
"Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
"Clean, great parking close to everything downtown"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Rivet House
"Wonderful!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Athens North
"We noticed the smell of smoke in the elevator and hallway. The room was ok but the TV didn't work and there was no information on the hotel or surrounding area. Not even a number for the front desk. I went downstairs to request a different room which we got quickly. The TV worked that night but not ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Green Acres
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.
Athens Warehouse Historic District
If you're spending time in Athens Warehouse Historic District, you might enjoy its live music and theatres. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Classic Center or The Georgia Theatre.
Downtown Athens
While visiting Downtown Athens, you might make a stop by sights like Classic Center and 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.
Baxter
If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing.
