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Visiting Athens, GA


In the sweltering Georgia heat, no place is as cool as Athens. This hip college town is home to the University of Georgia, Pulitzer Prize winning authors and famous rock musicians. Explore the downtown area, where Victorian buildings are filled with an eclectic combination of independent coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques. Named "Live Music Central," Athens' busy music venues are known around the world. Check out The 40 Watt Club, where The B-52s and R.E.M got their start.
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12 Things to Do

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
61°F 16°C
40°F 4°C
4 in 9 cm
Dec
52°F 11°C
32°F 0°C
3 in 7 cm
Jan
51°F 10°C
32°F 0°C
3 in 8 cm
Feb
55°F 12°C
35°F 1°C
4 in 10 cm
Mar
62°F 16°C
40°F 4°C
4 in 9 cm
Apr
70°F 21°C
48°F 8°C
3 in 8 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
Nov 22
Hi:
46°F 7°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C
Monday
Nov 23
Hi:
56°F 13°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C
Tuesday
Nov 24
Hi:
65°F 18°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C

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Microtel Inn Athens

1 of 5 stars
NW Georgia, USA
Nov 20, 2009

It's hard to find pet-friendly lodging in Athens, so we stay here. That's the only reason. The building is old and run-down. The service is crabby. Breakfast is awful and served in the cramped laundry...more

Best Western Colonial Inn

Nov 19, 2009

I've never had such a bad experience at a hotel. We only stayed 2 nights and it was horrible. The first full day we were there someone tried to break into our truck causing major damage to the truck...more

Mama's Boy

Nov 17, 2009

Great breakfast spot and great local flavor. The breakfast Tacos are my personal favorite. The place is very kid friendly and the staff has fun with the kids. We have had dinner there a few times...more

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