Come for the adventure, stay for the friendliness and fun. Just southeast of Dallas, a little over an hour’s drive, is the small town of Athens, TX. Though it’s not far enough into East Texas to make ...

Activities include the Wild Rumpus parade, Food Truck Fest, Found Footage Festival, Afternoon Tea drag show and the Vulture ...

The cradle of Western civilization, boasting a rich history dating back over 3,000 years, Athens is home to iconic landmarks ...

Merchants Alley Happy Hour (107 N. Jefferson St.) Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Enjoy live music by The Limestoners. Studio 16 Cigar ...

Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of May 23-26. Each week, the ...

October has a Friday the 13th year, an event that won’t occur again until 2028, so what better time to celebrate the spooky season than the day known for superstition and fear. Here are five ...

From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services to Hotel Indigo, places and organizations around Athens are gearing up for Easter weekend with family-friendly events. Whether you and your family are ...

Pirate skeletons, pumpkin scarecrows and ghosts lined the Firefly Trail as the sun set, casting a golden glow over families ...

Like other major cities in Europe, Athens has its share of bus tours. Options include hop-on, hop-off bus tours with open air seating on an upper deck and inside seating below, but you can also book ...

Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of 5 options for things to do in the Athens area. Though there's never a shortage of concerts, theater and other art happenings in the Classic City, ...

Athens awakens so many images for travelers today. It is such an important historical city, as well as a modern metropolis known for sunshine, cuisine, and friendly people. In ancient times, the city ...