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Enjoy Your Stay and Visit Local Attractions

We’re near Athens, Georgia where live music and great restaurants are in abundance. Explore the local farms, countryside and lakes while relaxing in the evening at The Gillen House. Tell us what interests you have and we’ll provide suggestions to make for a memorable stay.


Athens GA
Athens

To discover all Athens, Georgia has to offer, click this link Visit Athens GA which can direct you to all the things to do and experience in the Classic City.

Watson Mill Covered Bridge State Park

Watson Mill Covered Bridge State Park

Divided by the winding South Fork River, Watson Mill Bridge State Park boasts Georgia’s longest covered bridge still in use, preserving a link to the culture of a bygone era and opening passageways to outdoor activities, rustic overnight experiences and equestrian adventures.

Antique Stores

GREENSBORO Antique Mall 101 S Main St, Greensboro, GA 30642

Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605

Neat Pieces Antiques – 5769 GA-72, Carlton, GA 30627 706-797-3317

Pinch of the Past Architectural Antiques – 1271 N East St Box 1115, Greensboro, GA 30642 912-656-4290

Junk in the Trunk – 590 Olympic Dr, Athens, GA 30601

Attic Treasures – 19 N Main St, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Power Antiques – 1011 Commerce Dr, Bogart, GA 30622

MONROE GA 

Hodge Podge Antiques and Vintage – 600 S Broad St Building C200, Monroe, GA 30655

Vintage Revival Antiques – 601 S Madison Ave #100, Monroe, GA 30655

Davis Street Antiques – 223 Plaza Dr, Monroe, GA 30655

Cotton Depot – 601 S Madison Ave, Monroe, GA 30655

Monroe Cotton Mills – 601 S Madison Ave #400, Monroe, GA 30655

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Local Breweries

Akademia Brewing, 150 Crane Drive, Athens GA, 30606

Athentic Brewing Company, 108 Park Ave. Athens, Georgia

Creature Comforts Brewing Company, 271 W. Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601

Normaltown Brewing, 149 Oneta St 6B2 Athens, GA 30601

Terrapin Brewing 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607

South Main Brewing Visit us at Wire Park: Suite 140, 1725 Electric Ave.
Watkinsville, GA 30677

The University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America — launching our nation’s great tradition of world-class public education. What began as a commitment to inspire the next generation grows stronger today through global research, hands-on learning and extensive outreach.

A top value in public higher education and research, the University of Georgia tackles some of the world’s grand challenges, from combating infectious disease and creating a dependable food supply to advancing economic growth and strengthening cyber and global security.

Buffalo Creek Berry Farm

810 Steven’s Grove Church Road, Lexington, GA, USA

There is always something happening on our farm whether planting, harvesting, preserving, feed animals….The list is endless. Come visit to learn about our farm, give the kids an experience feeding our animals (chickens, ducks, guineas, turkeys, cows, and sheep), learn about medicinal herbs and our no synthetic chemical approach to farming. Receive some frozen/fresh berries or a farm-made preserve to enjoy later. Farm tours are available morning and evening.

State botanical garden of Georgia
State Botanical Garden of Georgia

2450 S. Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30605

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia creates and nurtures an environment for learning, inspiration and engagement through horticulture, conservation, science-based programs and lasting partnerships.