| Sights |
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| State Botanical Garden |
(706) 542-6156 |
| The Garden is located approximately three miles south of the University campus. The Botan is a public garden and is available for the enjoyment of the general public. |
| Georgia Theater |
(706) 353-3405 |
| The Georgia Theater is a prominent music venue where bands like REM, Widespread Panic, Drive By Truckers, the B-52's got their start.The venue is now popular among the community and was recently rebuilt. |
| Sanford Stadium |
(706) 542-9036 |
| Sanford Stadium is widely known as the greatest spectator stadium in the South and surrounded by famous hedges, Georgia's home field is one of the legendary facilities in college football. |
| Butts-Mehre Hertige Hall Sports Museum |
(706) 542-9036 |
| Nowhere can you find a better college football facilty than Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, an 85,000 square foot complex which serves as the every day home of the Georgia Bulldogs. |
| The Chapel |
(706) 542-2290 |
| Ringing the Chapel Bell is one of the oldest traditions at UGA. Traditionally the Bell was rung after a win, for 24 hours straight. Nowadays the Chapel Bell can me heard multiple times through out the day. |
| Arch | |
| Legend has it if you walk under the Arch while you are a freshman, you willl never graduate. Urban myth or not, the beautiful Arch is a landmark and a symbol of wisdom, justice and moderation. |
| Tree That Owns Itself | |
A majestic white oak that sits on the corner of Finley and Dearing Streets. Visit this site and learn more about how this tree came to existance. |
| Vince Dooley Statue | |
| Located off of Lumpkin Street in a lovely garden located in front of the Vince Dooley athletic complex. Rub the players foot and help UGA start a tradition no one will forget. |
| Stegeman Coliseum |
(706) 542-1231 |
| The newly renovated Coliseum is 30,000 square feet and home to the GymDogs, Men and Womens Basketball and Men and Womens Track and Field teams. |
| Founders Memorial Garden | |
| A living memorial to America's first Garden Club, founded in Athens in 1891.The garden is tucked away on beautiful North Campus. |
| Activities |
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| Georgia Museum of Art | (706) 542-GMOA |
| The Georgia Museum is a University Museum as well as the official State Muesum of Art. |
| Visit the Performing Arts Center | (706) 542-1668 |
| The venue contains two performance halls and displays many great artisits, music and shows. |
| Intermural running trails |
(706)542-5060 |
| Miles of trails with many different types of terrian. |
| Activities |
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| Memorial Park |
(706) 613-3616 |
| Great Park with a small lake, picnic tables, and a small zoo. |
| Beer Hollow Zoo |
(706) 613-3616 |
| The zoo is full of native Georgia wild life and great for the kids or anyone visiting Memorial Park.
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| Sandy Creek Park & Nature Center |
(706)-613-3631 |
| A great place to enjoy recreation in a beautiful place. The park is 782 acres and surrounds Lake Chapman. Great for outdoor enthusiast, runners, cyclist, and familes. |
| UGA Golf Course |
(706)-369-5739 |
| This course is home to the Georgia Bulldogs golf team. Reserve a Tee Time and see where the Dogs make it happen. |
| Eagles Green Golf Course |
(706)-335-8100 |
| Sandy Creek Golf Course, located just minutes from I-85 & Hwy. 441, is an 18 hole championship layout measuring just over 7,000 yards. |
| Geocaching | www.geocaching.com |
| Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate these hidden containers through GPS devices. |
| Shopping in Downtown Athens | |
| An Eclectic mix of specialty shops Visit Five Points Surrounded by great places to eat and shops feauturing gifts,fashion, and original art. |
| Beechwood Shopping Center | |
| Local and National retailers as well as a cinema and dining. |
| Georgia Square Mall | |
| Major department stores and dollar theater. |
| Athens Music Tour |
(706) 353-1820 |
| Experience Athens' world-renowned musical roots in this self-guided walking tour. |
| Museum Mile Tour |
(706) 208-8687 |
| The Museum Mile Tour is a two hour tour of Athens' four unique house museums. |
| Tradition |
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| Walk Through the famous Arch | |
| Ring the Chapel Bell | |
| Meet between the hedges | |
| Check out the Dog Walk | |
| Meet Hairy Dog | |
| Shout "How Bout Them Dawgs!" at the top of your lungs. | |
| Tailgate on Northcampus | |
