Baxter Travel Guide
Athens
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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.
Original Fine Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Original Fine Art Gallery in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Baxter
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
"The building looked like a prison on the outside. They kept it locked, which made me believe the area was full of thieves and I wasn’t comfortable at all. I ended up leaving one day early and I wouldn’t recommend that dump to anyone and $180 was a rip off."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area
"Enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
"Good motel at the edge of town. Requires a long u turn heading out of town. The light at the top of the hill going in to UGA has a red light camera. No signs."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
"Great attitude all over. The food is great. One of the best places I’ve ever stayed."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
"Clean room. Good breakfast and nice staff. Great location."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Rivet House
"No pool. No hot tub. No exercise facility. No ice machines. I loved the rooms and hotel itself. Front desk staff was amazing. Very friendly and accommodating when we needed ice in our cups or any housekeeping. Probably the best valet service I’ve ever used… fast, friendly and $25 per night. My daughter ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Baxter
Downtown Athens
While visiting Downtown Athens, you might make a stop by sights like Classic Center and The Georgia Theatre.
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.
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.
