Museums

Houston Memorial Library and Museum

Home to attorney, member of U.S. Senate, and governor of Alabama twice. 1835 house features Houston family coat of arms, furnishings, history room.

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Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Open M-F 10-5, Sat. 9-noon.
Address
101 N. Houston St.
Phone
256-233-8770
Map
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While You're in Athens

More Things to Do

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Athens Town Square

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Athens Golf and Country Club

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Athens Golf & Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives

Established to preserve memories of our veterans by creating a permanent resting place for artifacts…

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Upcoming Events

Events in Athens

May
2
Athens Relay for Life Bass Fishing Tournament
May
15–16
Annual Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo
Jul
2
Athens Red, White & Boom Firework Show
Jul–Aug
31–1
Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days
Sep
12
Annual Athens Duck & Run 5K
Sep
26
Annual Athens Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby
Oct
1–3
Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Oct
3–4
Limestone County Powwow