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Classic City Tours

  • October 5, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Tideone from Huntsville, Alabama
Guided tours on a 19 passenger bus are given each afternoon at 2 p.m. and leave from the Athens Welcome Center.

The tour highlights the historic architecture and area history.

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Athens Past

  • September 7, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by katyw from Blairsville, Georgia
If you wish to stroll into Athens past, there are thirteen neighborhoods listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Many located near downtown lend themselves to walking tours. A great place to start is at the Athens Welcome Center. It is located in what is believed to be the oldest house in Athens, the Church-Waddel-Brumby House. They offer the Classic City Tours, which is a great way to get a glimpse of many of the neighborhoods as well as other historic attractions.
While you are in the Historic Cobbham District, be sure to visit the Magnolia Terrace Guest House.
The Morton Theater is another must see. It was built by Monroe Bowers 'Pink' Morton, a wealthy black entrepreneur, in 1910. This makes it one of the first vaudeville theaters owned and operated by African Americans. Along with the theater, the Morton Building housed doctors offices, a drug store, a pool hall, and miscellaneous businesses. It is located on Washington and Hull Streets, once called 'The Hot Corner' because it was the center of life for African Americans in Athens. The theater has been magnificently restored and once again presents dramatic and musical performances.
The Hamilton-Phinizy-Segrest House at 250 S. Millidge Ave. is now the home of Phi Mu Sorority. It is reputed to be haunted.
These are just the tip of the iceberg. Visit Athens and go exploring to find countless other historic treasures.

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