Reese Street Historic District Travel Guide
Athens
Visit Reese Street Historic District
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.
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.
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.
Georgia Museum of Art
View over 10,000 impressive works of art at this museum set on the University of Georgia campus.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Reese Street Historic District
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
"Beds were fine, but not great. Breakfast not so good. Pancake machine not working, orange juice dispensed from machine was like water. $10 for parking on-site. Not the best HI we ever stayed at."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
"Clean close to campus and parking was accommodating"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
Rivet House
"Disappointed in the room and the in the shower. No privacy had a hard time with the outlets to use the outlet next to the sink to be able to use a curling iron had to be able to be plugged underneath the sink cabinet no ballet no luggage service to the room you had to get the card and load your own ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Wingate Athens
"Great staff. English was spoken very well, so language was not a barrier. Food was great, staff was accommodating, and the whole hotel was very clean. I would return."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
"Only cons are very little lighting in rooms. It was so dark. And our room was very humid. Sheets felt wet bc of the humidity."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Reese Street Historic District
Downtown Athens
While visiting Downtown Athens, you might make a stop by sights like Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre.
Baxter
If you're spending some time in Baxter, Original Fine Art Gallery and Tree That Owns Itself are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West Athens
When in West Athens, you can plan a visit to Georgia Square Mall and Athens Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Athens
North Athens might not have many top sights, but Classic Center and Ware-Lyndon House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
