Authentically Athens

From football to fine dining, or music to museums Athens has something for everyone. Walk through downtown Athens and you can feel it, the vibe, the hum, the electricity in the air. Only steps from campus and downtown Athens, the Foundry Park Inn & Spa is the perfect place to stay while in the Classic City.

In 1785, the University of Georgia was chartered as America’s first state college. The city of Athens, named after the ancient Greek center of higher learning, was chartered in 1806. Athens and the University developed a uniquely urbane culture that visitors can experience through historic districts, house museums, and historic landmarks. Athens boasts 15 neighborhoods on the National Register of Historic Places, including four distinctive house museums along our Museum Mile.

Take a hip trip to Athens, Georgia! A vibrant, restored Victorian-era downtown teems with art galleries, trendy shops, world-renowned nightclubs and distinctive dining. Historic architecture and impressive gardens complete the unique blend of traditional heritage and trend-setting southern culture. The vibe and energy that gave birth to R.E.M., Widespread Panic and the B-52’s is alive and well today! Live music is legendary here and steps from your door is our own Melting Point and downtown offers a myriad of venues to fit almost any musical taste.