Our Athens lodging facilities are conveniently located near several downtown attractions, including the University of Georgia, home of the Georgia Bulldogs. Take a tour of the oldest land-grant university in America or visit the Arboretum. The Country Inn & Suites is located with close proximity to numerous other attractions, such as the State Botanical Gardens and Georgia Museum of Art as well as numerous parks and biking trails. With its central location and unbeatable amenities and services, Country Inn is a top choice for hotels in Athens, GA.
While lodging in Athens, GA, enjoy these great nearby attractions:
40 Watt Club (2.5 miles) 40 Watt Club is a "New Wave" venue considered to be one of the hottest clubs in Athens, GA. Phone: (706) 549-7871
Arboretum at the University of Georgia (2.5 miles) The University of Georgia Arboretum is open daily without an admission fee and features three walking tours. Phone: (706) 542-2471
Five Points (2.5 miles) Five Points, located just one block from the University of Georgia, features premiere shopping, restaurants, bars and coffee houses, all frequented by a unique blend of students and faculty.
The Georgia Theatre (2.1 miles) The Georgia Theatre is a newly renovated music venue that has been a staple of the Athens music scene since 1978. R.E.M., the Police (on their first American tour) and Indigo Girls, among others, played some of their earliest shows here. Phone: (706) 549-5500
The Globe (2.1 miles) Looking for a place to relax after the Bulldogs game? Voted Esquire magazine's third top bar in the United States in 2007, The Globe boasts a full bar and menu, over 50 single malts, over 30 wines, 70 bottled beers and numerous draughts. Phone: (706) 353-4721
Festivals in Athens, GA The city of Athens, GA hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year, including the annual Human Rights Festival and The Twilight Series, a series of bicycle races held each spring. Enjoy convenient access to these festivals and more at Country Inn & Suites.
Directions to hotel:
From Atlanta: Take 85 N to 316 E. Follow 316 E until it merges into the Atlanta Hwy (Broad St). The hotel is one mile down, on the left.
From I-85: At Commerce, take US 441 S. Turn right to merge onto Athens Perimeter Hwy. Take exit 18 for US 78 E/Atlanta Hwy/GA 10 toward Monroe. Turn left at US 78 E, turn left onto Old Epps Bridge Rd.
From US 78 W: Take business US 78 E through downtown on Broad St. The hotel is three miles down, on the right.