If you want to get out and about and see some of the sights in the area, consider some of these ideas.


MOVIES in Athens: Check these listings from Online Athens

ATTRACTIONS in Athens: Check these listings from Online Athens

FUNOPOLIS Family Fun Center - Commerce, GA - Click here for info!
Enjoy many thrilling outdoor and indoor activities spread over 5 acres - located one mile south of Interstate 85 on Highway 441 (Exit 149), near Commerce. Go-Karts, Mini Golf, Rock Wall, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Bumper Boats, over 120 Arcade Games and More! Shopping and hotels at Tanger Outlet Center and Banks Crossing are close by on 441 at I-85. Call 706-335-3866

FESTIVALS in the Athens Area: Check these listings from Online Athens

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES in Athens: Check these listings from Online Athens

PARKS & LEISURE in Athens: http://www.accleisureservices.com/facilities.shtml

The Classic Center: http://www.classiccenter.com/
In the heart of downtown, The Classic Center is a meeting, special events, and performing arts venue providing entertainment, unique dining opportunities, and programs of all interests.

The Morton Theatre: http://www.mortontheatre.com/

UGA Performing Arts: http://www.uga.edu/pac/ –– CALENDAR

Chateau Élan Winery and Resort: http://www.chateauelanatlanta.com/
Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes north of Atlanta but a world away from the bustling city is Château Élan. Here on 3,500 acres, French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce a superb leisure resort and conference destination.
Events at the Winery: http://www.chateauelanatlanta.com/winery/event-calendar.html
Equestrian Events: http://www.chateauelanatlanta.com/amenities/equestrian-calendar.htm

Fort Yargo State Park: http://gastateparks.org/info.asp?id=61
 
Georgia Festivals: http://www.southfest.com/georgia.shtml
 
Mayfield Dairies: http://www.mayfielddairy.com/visitors.html
No tours on Wednesday. Weekday tours begin every 30 minutes. Saturday tours begin every hour. Last tour begins 1 hour before closing. No milk production on Wednesday or Saturday.
 
Panoz Racing School: http://www.panozracingschool.com/home/home.aspx
The Panoz Racing School provides the definitive racing experience by giving students the best cars and the best instruction at world-class racetracks!
 
Road Atlanta: http://www.roadatlanta.com/
Road Atlanta is widely recognized as one of the premier road courses in the world. The 2.54-mile, 12-turn Grand Prix course is extremely challenging and features sports car, vintage, motorcycle, motor cross and go-cart races from March through November; (770) 967-6143.


If you can think of anything we should add to this page, please email this info to Pete Barkelew at pbarkelew@charter.net. (remove the cap letters in email address before sending) Thanks for your interest.