Baxter
Athens
Popular places to visit

University of Georgia
Explore the campus of University of Georgia during your trip to Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Join a guided tour or use informative signs to explore miles of nature trails and view exotic plants in this outstanding garden.

The Georgia Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at The Georgia Theatre on your trip to Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Georgia Museum of Art
View over 10,000 impressive works of art at this museum set on the University of Georgia campus.

Ware-Lyndon House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ware-Lyndon House in Athens. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Original Fine Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Original Fine Art Gallery in Athens. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Baxter

Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG
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Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area
Great stay, convenient to north campus.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025

Hotel Abacus
Staff was fine. Room was fine. Nice stay.
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown
Room was comfortable and the breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025

Rivet House
Gorgeous property, responsive staff, comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price. Only critique is the self parking being so far. Will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025

Wingate Athens
Quiet and clean.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Baxter

Dearing Street Historic District
Live music and theatres are notable features of Dearing Street Historic District. You might consider stopping by Tree That Owns Itself while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Cobbham Historic District
Uncover some of the top draws of Cobbham Historic District like its live music and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre.

Reese Street Historic District
You might appreciate the live music and theatres in Reese Street Historic District, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, 40 Watt Club and The Georgia Theatre are just a few notable stops.

Five Points
While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Stegeman Coliseum and Georgia Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Normaltown
While Normaltown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Farmers Market and 40 Watt Club.

Boulevard Historic District
Live music, theatres and bars are some highlights of Boulevard Historic District. You might stop by 40 Watt Club or The Georgia Theatre while you're in the area.
