Athens (Alabama) - Athens (Alabama)

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Athens
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Athens

Athens is a city in Limestone County in north of Alabama. It lies between the Tennessee River and the state line too Tennessee.

background

The city of Athens was founded in 1818 and a year later it was the administrative seat of Limestone County. In 1822 the predecessor of today's Ahtens State University was established. The cotton industry has long been the city's main source of income. From the 1960s, more and more suppliers for aerospace companies settled here.

getting there

By plane

The nearest airport with direct connections from Europe is the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportWebsite of this institutionHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Q214861) in the Wikidata database(IATA: ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia. With the car you need a good 3:30 hours. The airports are closer Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Q865724) in the Wikidata database(IATA: BHM) in Birmingham, then 1:30 hours by car, and the Huntsville International AirportHuntsville International Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaHuntsville International Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryHuntsville International Airport (Q2213419) in the Wikidata database(IATA: HSV) in Huntsville, just under 30 minutes drive.

By train

The railway line that runs through the city is currently only used for freight transport. The nearest Amtrak train station is in Birmingham.

By bus

1  Greyhound, 113 East Elm Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-6194. The bus stop is at the Eagles Diner building. The stops at the station Line 1152. This comes from Montgomery above Birmingham, Huntsville and go to Nashville, Tennessee. In addition, the one stops here Line 1163 out Chicago. This runs among other things over St. Louis and Nashville and continues after Huntsville and Birmingham.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)

In the street

The runs east of the city center Interstate HighwayI65, from the north of Nashville, Tennessee and south of Montgomery and Birmingham. The also runs parallel to the interstate US highwayH31. Coming out from the west Florence the US highwayH72 and continues in the direction of travel east Huntsville.

mobility

Map of Athens (Alabama)

Tourist Attractions

former post office, 310 West Washington Street
  • 1  Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, 100 Pryor Street West, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-771-7578, Email: . The museum displays military memorabilia from pictures and certificates to medals and equipment from the time of the Civil War to Desert Storm in Iraq from soldiers from Alabama.Open: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Price: Admission is free.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
  • 2  Houston Memorial Library and Museum, 101 North Houston Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 239-249-2211. Houston Memorial Library and Museum in the Wikipedia encyclopediaHouston Memorial Library and Museum in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryHouston Memorial Library and Museum (Q5589556) in the Wikidata database.Home of two-time Alabama Governor George S. Houston.Open: Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Price: Admission is free.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 3  College Inn / Newby Gulf, 125 East Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-8728. The former cafe was built in the late 1920s and the gas station in 1933. Both buildings were rebuilt and restored at this location. Time seems to have stood still in the buildings. The furniture and decoration are from the years before World War II.Open: by arrangement.Price: Admission is free.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
  • 4  Donnell House Living History Museum, 601 1/2 South Clinton Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-232-0743. Donnell House Living History Museum in the Wikipedia encyclopediaDonnell House Living History Museum in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryDonnell House Living History Museum (Q18149447) in the Wikidata databaseDonnell House Living History Museum on Facebook.The building is on the site of the Athens Middle School. It was created around 1850 and has exhibits from this period until the beginning of 1900.Open: by arrangement.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
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activities

  • 1  Sportsplex, 1403 U.S. Highway 31 North, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-8740. In the Sportsplex there are several baseball, softball and small soccer fields and a playground for children.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 2  Municipal pool, 1403 U.S. Highway 31 North, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-8001. Price: Adults US $ 4 and children under 12 years of age US $ 3.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)

Events

shop

First Methodist Church, 208 Hobbs Street

Shopping with the big chains can be found along the U.S. Highways 31 and 72, a few chains, and lots of small shops are on Jefferson Street and downtown between Jefferson Street and Monroe Street and between Hobbs Street and Green Street.

  • 1  Bennett's Clothing, 215 West Washington Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-232-8431. Local clothing store which was founded here in 1976.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 2  West End Outdoors, 17171 U.S. Highway 72 West, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-1633. everything to do with fishing.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 3  Saturday Market, 409 West Green Street. From June to August, the farmers' market takes place every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. There are also a couple of craft stalls and a couple of food trucks.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)

kitchen

  • 1  306 barbecue, 23101 U.S. Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35613. Tel.: 1 256-444-2306. Barbecue with wings, ribs, pulled pork and more.Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., closed on Mondays.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 2  Casa Blanca, 1802 U.S. Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35613. Tel.: 1 256-771-0130. Mexican cuisine.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
  • 3  Clark's, 1221 Kelli Drive, Athens, AL 35613. Tel.: 1 256-771-7700, Email: . Classic American cuisine with steaks and burgers.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
  • 4  Las Trojas Cantinas, 22051 U.S. Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35613. Tel.: 1 256-230-6224. Mexican cuisine.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
  • 5  Little Texas Pizza Buffet, 202 South Jefferson Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-230-3832. Pizzas.Open: closed Tuesday, otherwise every day from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 6  Lu Vici's, 105 North Jefferson Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-5550, Fax: 1 256-233-5390. Southern style burgers and salads.Open: Monday to Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., closed on Sundays.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 7  Steak-out, 1106 Jefferson Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-2299, Fax: 1 256-233-3070.Steak-Out on Twitter.Steaks.Open: Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
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  • 8  Village pizza, 222 Market Street West, Athens AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-7627. Pizzeria.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 9  Wildwood Deli, 113 Market Street West, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-206-9384. Meat and fish dishes and delicious desserts.Open: Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed on Sundays.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)

nightlife

accommodation

  • 1  Best Western, 1329 U.S. Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-4030, Fax: 1 256-233-4554. last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 3  Cowford Campground, 8700 Cowford Road, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-434-0174. Located directly on the Tennessee River. Small shower and toilet house but unfortunately without food.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
  • 4  Days Inn, 1322 U.S. Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-7500. last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 5  Fairfield Inn & Suites, 21282 Athens-Limestone Lane, Athens, AL 35613. Tel.: 1 256-233-4530, Fax: 1 256-233-4533. last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 6  Hampton Inn & Suites, 1222 Kelli Drive, Athens, AL 35613. Tel.: 1 256-232-2377, Fax: 1 256-232-0498. last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 8  Quality Inn, 1488 Thrasher Boulevard, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-232-0030, Fax: 1 256-233-7006. last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 9  Sleep Inn, 1115 Audubon Lane, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-232-4700, Fax: 1 256-232-4222. last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 10  Super 8, 1325 U.S. Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-1446, Fax: 1 256-233-1454. last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 11  Travel Inn, 1218 Kelli Drive, Athens, AL 35613. Tel.: 1 256-232-2704. last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)

Learn

  • 1  Athens State University, 300 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-8100.Athens State University on FacebookAthens State University on TwitterAthens State University on YouTube.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)
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security

  • 2  police, 951 Hobbs Street East, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-8700, Fax: 1 256-233-8769. In an emergency, you can reach the police nationwide at 911.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)

health

  • 3  Limestone Drug Health Mart Pharmacy, 200 Market Street West, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-232-3811. Open: Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
  • 4  Athens Pharmacy, 705 Market Street West, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-232-2242. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
  • 5  Athens-Limestone Hospital, 700 Market Street West, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-233-9504 (emergency). Tel .: 1 256-233-9292 for general information.last change: Mar. 2016 (information may be out of date)

Practical advice

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  • 6  Athens Tourism, 100 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-232-5411, Fax: 1 256-867-1438, Email: .Athens Tourism on Facebook.Open: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
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  • 7  USPS Post Office, 1110 Market Street West, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 256-232-1100. Open: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
  • 8  Athens-Limestone Public Library, 603 South Jefferson Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-232-1233.Athens-Limestone Public Library on FacebookAthens-Limestone Public Library on Twitter.Computers with free internet access are available. For mobile devices, you can get a month-long WiFi access code at the reception.Open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)
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  • 9  U Wash Coin Laundry, 618 South Clinton Street, Athens, AL 35611. Tel.: 1 256-444-1410. Open: Daily from 6 a.m. to midnight.last change: Apr. 2017 (information may be out of date)

trips

The Tennessee River flows south with plenty of fishing and boating opportunities. Located around 20 kilometers to the east Huntsville with a few sights and to the north you can get there by car in about 1:30 hours Nashville, Tennessee.

literature

Web links

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