Area Attractions

Browse through area attractions such as museums, courthouses, historic districts, libraries, and more.

Hospital

Athens-Limestone Hospital focuses its attention on the health needs of the Tennessee Valley Region of Alabama. Our hospital provides most services needed to treat the needs of a fast-growing middle size community.

Libraries

The City of Athens is home to 2 public libraries.

Education

The Athens City Schools have won numerous educational awards and has made 100 percent on state adequate yearly progress reports each year.

Athens Utilities

Community Overview

Locate community events, current news, and general information.

Events & Happenings

View a list of Events and Happenings in Athens and the surrounding area. Please note that some events may cause heavy traffic in the event area.

History of Athens

Learn about crop farming, settlement, railroad development, and other historical benchmarks for Athens.

Parks & Facilities

Check out area parks, facilities, and a list of their amenities.

Athens Bicentennial

Athens will be 200 years old on Nov. 19, 1818, and is celebrating its Bicentennial in conjunction with a 3-year statewide Bicentennial being held from 2017 to 2019.

Recreation

Fun outdoor activities such as playing in the parks; indulging in a game of tennis; swimming in the pool; or fishing in Elk River await you.

Relay for Life

The City of Athens traditionally has a Relay for Life Team to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society.

The Square

The Square is the place to find the perfect outfit or become mesmerized by the toy train winding through a window display at the hardware store. The historic courthouse square is the backdrop for many Athens events.

Tourism Association

We invite you to visit Limestone County Alabama - located in the Tennessee Valley with the Tennessee River running along the southern end of the county and the Elk River defining the southwest boundary.

WebCam

Webcam in Downtown Athens