Free & Cheap Things to Do in Athens, GA

  • The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Athens, Georgia, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Parks, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Sandy Creek Park to East Athens Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Athens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Madison, Commerce, Winder and Watkinsville.
  • The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Athens, Georgia, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Parks, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Sandy Creek Park to East Athens Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Athens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Madison, Commerce, Winder and Watkinsville.
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33.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 2144 Rock Springs Road, Buford, GA 30519 MoreLess Info
Available to visit by appointment, Silvercrown Farms is home to equine breeds, offering horseback riding trail rides, lessons and camps. The farm also hosts camps, pony parties and horse shows.
34.0 Miles
83% 90 votes
Children's Play Area 999 Chestnut Street, Gainesville, GA 30501 MoreLess Info
Hands-on learning is INK - Interactive Neighborhood for Kids' philosophy. It has playgrounds, classrooms, a crafts and arts room, it even has a train area and a courtroom.
34.2 Miles
92% 12 votes
Parks 100 E Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 MoreLess Info
Situated on 162 acres, Rhodes Jordan Park features a fishing lake and facilities for baseball, softball, tennis, football, soccer and basketball. The park also provides a nearly 2-mile paved walking trail, playgrounds, picnic facilities and a recreation center.
34.7 Miles
89% 61 votes
Historic Sites 185 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 MoreLess Info
Built near the close of the 19th century, the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse was the seat of political activity in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The building still stands and today is a coveted venue for weddings, meetings and other large social events.
34.7 Miles
100% 12 votes
Haunted Tours 128 Pike Street, Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 MoreLess Info
Lawrenceville Ghost Tours is a tour company that offers ghost-seeking tours throughout the town of Lawrenceville. The company has professional storytellers with tales of paranormal activity that have happened in the suburban town.
34.7 Miles
50% 6 votes
Swimming Pool 1545 Community Way, Gainesville, GA 30501 MoreLess Info
The Frances Meadows Aquatic Center is a recreational water park that features amenities including a playground pavilion, family changing rooms, a swirl pool, and a kiddie slide. The center also has a fitness center.
34.8 Miles
98% 43 votes
Historic Sites 5 miles west on U.S. 78, Washington, GA MoreLess Info
Washington, Georgia's Callaway Plantation is a historical institution dedicated to the role of plantation culture in the state's history. The Plantation is over 200 years old and has always been the property of the Callaway Family. Tours are available daily.
35.1 Miles
97% 39 votes
Movie Theaters 1050 Parkside Main, Greensboro, GA 30642 MoreLess Info
2 Spotlight Theatres Parkside Main 8 are currently open in the area, which means that they are better recommended by their own business. Besides the latest movies, they can be rented for special events.
35.1 Miles
88% 8 votes
Children's Play Area 2355 Mall of Georgia Blvd, Buford, GA 30519 MoreLess Info
As an indoor play place, Everland Play offers slides, bounce areas, and other inflatables for children to explore. The facility offers several party packages that include a party coordinator and a 90 minute play session.
35.2 Miles
95% 22 votes
Arts Centers 514 Green Street, Northeast, Gainesville, GA 30501 MoreLess Info
The Quinlan Visual Arts Center is a non-profit charitable organization that has the goal of bringing graphic arts to life, and to the life of the community. The organization hosts a summer art camp for children.
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