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
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.
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.
Tree That Owns Itself
You can learn about the history of Athens with a visit to Tree That Owns Itself.
Top hotels in Baxter
Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
We don’t have time to go to gym or pool,but the gym looks good
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area
Great location close to UGA campus with plenty of parking
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
We arrived late in the evening. The hotel clerk was vert friendly and welcoming. Our check-in was quick and east. The convenient location of the hotel can’t be beat. Clean, quiet room, comfortable bed added to a pleasant night. We will definitely be booking another stay again soon
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
The breakfast is awesome and the location is great. The parking is $14/day, so that is a drawback. Street parking is really not available because you can get ticketed beginning at 8:00AM
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Athens University Area
Clean room , good nearby restaurants (liked the blind pig), helpful staff. Only drawback is the need to drive by and do a U turn to access from one direction
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Best Western Athens
Properly was a bit rundown
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum 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 Seney-Stovall Chapel and 40 Watt Club.
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.
