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All the United States Georgia Athens

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Athens

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Athens, Georgia

Updated August 20, 2024

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The famous Tree That Owns Itself

Athens, Georgia

The Tree That Owns Itself

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The Double-Barreled Cannon in all its glory

Athens, Georgia

The Athens Double Barreled Cannon

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.

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9/11 Memorial Trail

Though it is far from the site of the attacks on September 11, 2001, this memorial trail commemorates the lives that were lost on that day.
The Doctor was likely on his own so everything had to be within easy reach.

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Carter-Coile Country Doctors Museum

This tiny museum honors the rural country doctor experience.
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