Athens is a city of 27,000 people (2016) in northern Alabama, USA about 15 miles south of the Tennessee border and 20 miles west of Huntsville. It is the county seat of Limestone county. The city’s proximity to transportation, recreational facilities, and educational centers make it a vibrant spot today. The rich soil has provided for a strong agricultural base, and for recreational opportunities. The Swan Creek Greenway offers hiking, a covered bridge, and access to an archery course.
Athens used to be a small village that grew steadily to cover most of Limestone County.
As of early 2016 there was a misspelled Vietnam War memorial downtown spelt Vientam.
Kiddie Carnival, 309 Forrest Street East, 34.797381°, -86.967501°. Summer, June 28-August 4 on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights, 6:30-9:30PM. Put on by the local Lion's Club, it's a regional favorite. The Kiddie Carnival has great rides for kids along with great concessions and bingo. Concessions are very reasonably priced and each ride is just one ticket. Tickets: $0.50 each, 1 ticket per ride 2019-04-02
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives, 100 Pryor Street West +1 256 771-7579 in the old L&N Freight Depot. The hours are Monday-Saturday from 9AM - 3PM. The museum holds artifacts that honors the men and women from the Civil War to the present who fought in wars.
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