I was very excited to visit Athens and was happy to see the welcome center to get information and ideas of things to do in Athens while we were there. This is a very helpful and neat place to see. It has a very grassroots down south vibe to it. Very welcoming with old decorations and you can just feel the Georgia history in the place. It is definitely worth visiting while you are in Athens. read more
This is a very welcoming welcome center. The welcome center is small but quaint and has plenty of free maps and flyers for all of the events in town. We were greeted by a very pleasant volunteer who talked with us for about 45 minutes. She gave us many tips for the city and our travels outside of the city. The welcome center is also attached to the church waddel brumby house. This house has a lot of history which I don't remember, but the ornate carpeting was very interesting. The parking lot can fit maybe 5 cars maximum. FYI there are free public bathrooms here that you can access from outside. read more
If you come to Athens to visit, this is a must stop location. You can learn the history of the city, and get maps, pamphlets, and information on local attractions and restaurants. The venue also has very clean restrooms in a city that doesn't have enough clean public restooms. read more
Had just one afternoon to check out downtown and the welcome center got us organized and on our way to a self-guided walking tour. Excellent. read more
Yes, Athens Welcome Center is wheelchair accessible.
Does Athens Welcome Center have free WiFi?
Yes, Athens Welcome Center has free WiFi.
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History
Established in 1967.
The Historic Athens Welcome Center is operated by Historic Athens.
The Church-Waddel-Brumby House is believed to be the oldest residence in Athens, GA. Built in 1820 for UGA professor, Dr. Alonzo Church, the Church-Waddel-Brumby House is a two-story Federal style plantation plain house. The House was moved to its current location in 1967 after a group of citizens united to save the House from demolition. Historic Athens - then known as the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation - was formed by these same citizens who had successfully saved the House. The House has been restored to its 1820-1829 time period when Franklin College (University of Georgia) President, Moses Waddel, lived in the House.