36 HOURS | UGA one of constant quiet and beauty is the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (2450 S. Milledge Avenue; 706-542-1244; botgarden.uga.edu), just a few miles from the downtown but in a world all its own. Centered by a main conservatory filled with tropical plants, the sweeping property features gardens of herbs, flowers, shade and native flora as well as heritage and international gardens. There are five miles of ranging trails, where deer and turkey can be spied, and a variety of birds as the garden is designated an Important Bird Habitat. There’s no better place for a Sunday stroll.
WHERE TO STAY
Two blocks from downtown, the LEED-certified Hotel Indigo (500 College Avenue; 706-5460430; hotelindigoathens.com) offers 130 rooms with expansive windows, hardwood floors, and free wireless Internet. The hotel is pet friendly, and rooms start at $126 a night. In the heart of campus is the UGA Hotel and Conference Center (1197 S. Lumpkin Street; 706-542-2134; georgiacenter.uga.edu), featuring 200 rooms, four onsite dining options and a business and fitness center. Rooms start at $99 a night.
Special Room Rates* available for
University of
Georgia Students and Family
Call 706.549.7020 and use the code “UNOG” to make your reservation today! *Rates subject to availability. Blackout dates apply.
295 E. Dougherty Street • Athens, GA (706) 549-7020 | (866) 9ATHENS
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