Places of Interest in Athens, GA

Angela Hernandez

5/5

3 months ago

Beautiful gardens with lots of variety. Plenty to see even during fall. Lots of educational opportunities for little kids. Gift shop has a great variety of books, educational toys, and gifts for the holidays. All the staff there were very friendly and super passionate about the Gardens. We just missed their winter holiday lights display but based on the amount of lights they were putting up it will be gorgeous.

Emily Banks

5/5

a month ago

What an amazing place. All of the volunteers were so knowledgeable and so friendly. Even just the visitors were kind. The gift shop was fabulous and I picked up a few things for friends and family. I didn’t get a chance to see the Holiday lights at night. But it was even more beautiful in the day. Everything is labeled so perfectly when you walk through. That only do you learn but you get a little bit of a hands-on experience with everything. Words cannot express what a fabulous time I had. Thank you guys so much for all of your hospitality and I can’t wait to come back and visit again.

Thai Kajangu

5/5

a week ago

I’m not sure what all the negative reviews are about. This establishment is FREE and beautiful yet people still complain. Anyway, my kiddo and I had a great time today. The gardens are being prepped and it’s still winter so obviously not much was happening there but I cannot wait to come back when everything is in bloom 🌻🌸🌺 Parking was plenty, I’m sure the weekends might be a bit crazy. Although it’s free and free parking, donation is welcome and there’s a small box for it near the entrance. Great place for photos! The kids playground was awesome as well. The bathrooms were clean. Next time we’ll bring a picnic! There is a cafe but we didn’t go inside at all.

Judy Woodcock

5/5

3 months ago

This zoo is great. It is small as some reviewers say but they should keep in mind it is a free zoo for rehabbed animals. We saw owls, bears, turkeys, river otters, a bald eagle, a gator and more. My 7 year old didn’t want to leave. We all had a great time and will be back.

Sherri Jorge

5/5

3 weeks ago

I’ve loved going to Bear Hollow since I was a little girl. I’ve even enjoyed taking my kids. I love the owls!

The Yoga Chick

4/5

2 months ago

It’s a cool place for little kids. Nice because it’s free. Having said that, there are only a few animals there and it’s hit or miss if they are out. So if you have toddlers, I’d say visit but expect to be done in less than an hour.

Carol Kraemer

5/5

a month ago

Love Sandy Creek! Staff still does what they can to provide a safe visit and are excited to share their knowledge of science and nature. The trails are beautiful. Some areas on trails are unexpectedly challenging if you have mobility issues. However there is a very wide multi-use path that is paved and attaches to the Greenway system, giving most a long stable path to walk or ride.

frances mayo

5/5

2 months ago

It was so awesome. They didn’t charge so buying in their store part helps to keep it open. I so enjoyed the visit and look forward to returning again. I have photos in other phone will post later. The Turtle really liked his pic taken.

Liz Carmody

5/5

3 months ago

A few months ago, I was biking on their trail. It was very nice out. I loaded up my bike after finishing my ride and headed home. I didn’t know I had dropped my Watch. I took it off after I finished my ride. A few days later I get a call from my brother that someone had found my watch and he was my emergency contact on the watch so they called him. They answered the phone after hours to coordinate a time for me to pick up my watch. When I walked in the next day a kind woman in the front handed me my watch. I thanked her, and am still extremely grateful for their efforts to return my watch. Thanks, and the area is gorgeous too.

Leigh Moorcroft

5/5

in the last week

Really nice park to visit pretty much anytime of year. They have a great walking or running track and also it’s pet friendly. During the summer time they have a really nice pool with diving boards and of course a great playground. They also have full court basketball and really nice tennis courts. You really couldn’t ask for too much more. The bathrooms are always clean and the park is always well taken care of. Highly recommend visiting and taking your kids or just enjoying yourself and relaxing at this park.

Patrina Huff

5/5

a year ago

Great all around place. Not a large park, but has swimming, walking, biking , tennis and other options. Pool has not been open for several seasons and the park seems underutilized during the week. Across from the YMCA and near several transit lines.

Ysmeli Noesi

5/5

4 months ago

Great park to walk your dog. Beautiful view my kids and I love to just sit on the field after a goos workout

Kiara Belonzi (Kiki)

4/5

2 months ago

It was a great experience to go here. Easy to find. Has visitor parking for museum. My kids got to learn lots of different things. They had fun as well. Wish there was more in the gift shop for kids.

bruder bro

5/5

3 weeks ago

This was a great museum. Well displayed galleries we’re more in line with a city art museum. We spent a good two hours and loved it

City of God International Ministry COGIM

5/5

7 months ago

I love the serene environment and art displays. It’s quite a place to visit. Kids friendly, absolutely free; my favorite part. Thanks to all the employees.

Dorean Taylor

5/5

4 months ago

Beautiful location to visit and view featured artists. We were there to view and honor Lloyd Florence with family and friends. We enjoyed the historic house too. I highly recommend visiting it and taking time to read the displayed informational plaques explaining the house and some of it’s interworking. You will appreciate the history.

barbara krinsky

5/5

4 months ago

Gorgeous center with fabulous work displayed! Love it there!!

mai whigham

5/5

2 months ago

Lovely gallery and meeting place.

Michelle Cahoon

5/5

a month ago

My kids and I thoroughly enjoy all the well-planned events that they plan and host.

Naajiy Muhammad

2/5

4 weeks ago

Nice park with a basketball court and a recreation center, but the area its in is horrible! I wouldnt recommend it for your children.

Robin Mead

5/5

4 months ago

very nice place for the kids and to have a little picnic 👍

Brian Edge

3/5

10 months ago

A quiet place to sit and meditate. Needs some pruning and TLC though.

Sabrina Cuadra

5/5

2 years ago

Many historical sites near Baldwin Hall. The garden is amazing, but there are also petroglyphs right in front of Baldwin Hall. Cute bridge to cross with nice views.

Almond Biscotti

4/5

2 years ago

Nice garden but could be a little better taken care of.

A

3/5

in the last week

The pictures on the reviews are inaccurate. There are not dinosaur replicas, bones or fossils as pictured. It’s actually a really small place, just one small room, with display cases. Nicely organized collection of items. Free.

M&M Blaze

4/5

7 months ago

The best part of this museum is the nature walk path in the rear of the building. The nature walk is so peaceful, relaxing and refreshing. Out of everything I saw in the museum, the nature walk was by far the best scenic adventure of this museum.

Tarah Oglesby

5/5

2 years ago

It’s only 1 room in the entrance that’s open to the public but its packed with amazing specimens and very educational. Great place to visit on a rainy day.

Rich Suplita

3/5

3 weeks ago

Good place to stand up and speak out for the rights of the unborn! Lots of Leftist/”progressive” types come through there who tend to use their middle fingers and emotions rather than logic and reason to engage worldviews with which they disagree. That’s most unfortunate. However, this is a good venue at which to seek a return to the classic liberal concept of a free and public exchange of ideas.

Mark Smith

5/5

11 months ago

Great place for senior pictures!

Tamara Whitney

5/5

a year ago

One of the most iconic spots in Athens ❤️🖤🏈

naresh nandhigam

5/5

3 months ago

Nice place. Has a big play area for kids. Bathrooms are clean. Football field well maintained.

Veronica Peters

4/5

6 months ago

What a beautiful park! This secluded park is well maintained, has beautiful fields, a place for the kiddos to play, & a splash pad. The restrooms were clean. It was a really nice park tucked away with plenty of green space and places to walk. Will come back here again whenever in the Athens area.

Steve Lacy

5/5

8 months ago

Friends had a birthday party. It was nice and the kids had fun.

Puppy Dangerous

5/5

3 months ago

Very nice trails

Mallory Hoffman

5/5

10 months ago

Cute little place for a chat with friends, reading, or sketching.

Turner Rentz

5/5

a year ago

A wonderful park. Whomever fought to make this park a part of the neighborhood deserves credit.

Adele

5/5

6 months ago

I always love going to this park! Great dog park, park for the kiddos, turtles in a mini lake.. it’s all awesome!! Just make sure you bring mosquito repellent!

Rob Sterner

5/5

7 months ago

Our Kids love feeding the ducks and the turtles 🐢

Richard Barrett

5/5

a year ago

Always love this park. I have been walking the trails and visiting the zoo for almost two decades and now I get to take my daughter with me and she loves feeding the ducks and turtles. She can’t wait for the playground to open up again. But still plenty of activities at this versatile park in south central Athens. Plus a quiet dog park tucked away as well.

Kiara Belonzi (Kiki)

5/5

2 months ago

Beautiful!! Love this area to relax my mind and see the garden.

Brad K. Hounkpati

5/5

2 years ago

Well, this is a hidden treasure. Well designed and maintenant. I have been to the State Botanical Garden many times but I did not know that there is a place like that.
One evening, I discovered it, and it made my day.
If you live or come to Athens, make sure you check it out. Amazing

John Pritchett

5/5

2 years ago

Great meeting site within State Botanical Gardens near Athens.

Mike Leigh

5/5

3 weeks ago

Really nice park to bring your kids. Definitely a good place to have lunch and if you have a dog there’s an awesome dog park. Cool trails and 100% worth visiting

Kirin Thurman

5/5

2 weeks ago

I take my son there at least twice a week, he loves it and gets a lot of energy out!

Spike Hopkins

5/5

3 months ago

This is a great little Park to include a skate park. They have bathrooms on site. They have hiking trails.

Ken Rubin

5/5

in the last week

Nice sight lines. Cozy.

Jessica G

1/5

4 months ago

Purchased 4 tickets at $18 / ticket and there is ZERO visualization of the stage. You shouldn’t even be allowed to rip the public off like this. Very disappointed to have driven over 3 hours to see my daughter’s dance and not even be able to see the stage. WARNING DO NOT BUT A BALCONY SEAT UNLESS YOU’RE IN ROW A.

Sue French

5/5

2 months ago

Enjoyed the play Camolot