Athens features many boutiques, restaurants, entertainment businesses, and service businesses.

The main campus of the University of Georgia, located in downtown Athens, covers 605 acres and includes 313 buildings. The campus adjoins the historic commercial section of Athens on its northern boundary. Travel by road from Atlanta takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Visitors may obtain information at the Visitors Center, located in the Four Towers Building on East Campus and at 706-542-0842.