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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens
16074 Athens Limestone Blvd
Athens, Alabama

Sleep Inn & Suites Athens
1115 Audubon Lane
Athens, Alabama

Quality Inn Athens
1488 Thrasher Blvd
Athens, Alabama

Super 8 Athens
1325 Hwy 72 East,
Athens, Alabama

Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens
21282 Athens Limestone Ln
Athens, Alabama

Days Inn Athens
1322 Highway 72 E
Athens, Alabama

Hampton Inn & Suites Athens I-65
1222 Kelli Dr
Athens, Alabama

Country Hearth Inn Athens
1500 Highway 72 East I 65 Exit 351
Athens, Alabama


Hotel Tips

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.

Avoid booking poolside for kids playing during the day and gatherings at night. Sound bounces off of the water and voices carry so ask for a room away from the pool either on the opposite side of the hotel or in higher floors.

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!



Things To Do

Athens has that special dining venue and you are sure to find something to please with numerous meals served to satisfy each palette. A wide variety of restaurants and delis are available to choose from with a nice selection of entrees and especially desserts.

Athens micro breweries have popped up in downtown corridors to quench the thirst of local or traveller whos is looking for a one-of-a-kind experience for suds brewed on site. If you are looking for a light beer or something randy and dark, you are sure to find a wide assortment of options to choose from.

Athens brings the farming community under one marketplace to offer an assortment of locally grown fruit and vegetables. Traditionally, markets are restricted to anything grown so you can expect to see natural whole foods that are sure to please those working on their plant-based diets!



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Sking King
I love walking through downtown when the sun finally comes out. You can get a great organic meal at one place, yummy sushi nearby, and awesome beer. Not to mention the Criterion has fabulous shows.

CJ
Great vibe to this town! My mom lives in Medford so when I come to visit, I like to stop in Ashland.

Stephanie Seavers
Close to work but also love all the small business owners, friendliness and just how supporting our local area makes me feel!

Sharon Skipton
Will be there in a week. Looks like a great town!

Carrie Homier
6 women looking to explore the area. We will be there Feb. 18th. Whatever you can do to open our wallets easier and more economical would be much appreciated and fun! Thank you.


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