Athens
 Athens Welcomes the 2010 Governor's Tourism Conference
The eclectic college town of Athens is nestled 61 miles northeast of Atlanta, just below the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A vibrant, restored Victorian-era downtown teems with art galleries, trendy shops, world-renowned nightclubs and distinctive dining. Historic architecture and impressive gardens complete the unique blend of traditional heritage and trend-setting southern culture. The vibe and energy that gave birth to R.E.M. and the B-52’s are alive and well today!
You'll never be at a loss for things to do in Athens, and the host commitee has scheduled plenty of fun for the evening hours during the conference, including tour, tastings, and live music at Terrapin Brewery plus alt bluegrass from the Packway Handle Band at the Melting Point.
Why not stay an extra day and take in some other local and area attractions?
May we suggest some of our Top Five picks for an Athens getaway?
Take the opportunity to explore some other area attractions on your way to or from the conference by including the Antebellum Trail, Civil War Heartland, or other trail on our route! Click here for ideas.
Evening Events
MONDAY
Let the Terrapin crew fill a pint glass with a brew made just for you! Monday night, sport your favorite team’s colors at a swanky Southern tailgate party at Terrapin Brewery, where you learn how award-winning craft beer is made. Rock out to an all-Georgia classic playlist while noshing on traditional tailgating fare and trendy beer pairings for the occasion.
http://terrapinbeer.com/
TUESDAY
With gift certificates in hand Tuesday evening, stroll tree-lined streets pulsing with energy and take your pick of eateries from comfort food in funky cafes to haute cuisine from celebrated chefs. Meet up at the Melting Point for a night of what Athens does best: live music, from AthFest headliners Packway Handle Band inside on the main stage and acoustic tunes filling the air on the patio.
http://www.downtownathensga.com/
http://meltingpointathens.com/
Watch Packway Handle Band perform “What Are We Gonna Do Now?” as filmed by local filmmakers Jason Miller and Ethan Payne at Jittery Joe’s Roaster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxeO9BkkgIY
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