Athens combines the excitement of SEC athletics with the charm of a vibrant college town. Home to the University of Georgia Bulldogs, the destination offers access to premier collegiate sports venues, a walkable downtown, acclaimed restaurants, and a thriving arts and music scene.
Athens at a Glance
- Hotel Rooms
- 2,660
- Hotel Tax Rate
- 15 percent plus $5 per room, per night
- Major Facilities
- Atkins Ford Arena is an 8,000-seat multipurpose arena
- Stegeman Coliseum is a 10,523-seat multipurpose venue
- Sanford Stadium is a 92,746-seat football stadium
- Foley Field is a 3,633-seat ballpark
- Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center features 12 lighted, outdoor courts
- Holland Youth Sports Complex has four youth baseball fields, two junior/senior baseball fields, and four soccer fields
- Bishop Park includes one baseball field, two softball fields, 11 tennis courts, one basketball court, one pool, and a gymnastics academy
- Convention Center
The Classic Center features more than 118,604 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, with additional pre-function space available throughout the facility. The campus also includes The Foundry Pavilion and the adjacent Akins Ford Arena.
- Contact
Visit Athens, visitathensga.com.
