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The double-barreled cannon is an American Civil War-era experimental weapon and is now a modern landmark located in Athens, Georgia. While originally built for warfare, the cannon never saw battle.

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Downtown Athens

Downtown Athens

0.07km from Double Barrel Cannon

Downtown Athens is the bustling and vibrant epicenter. It's a place where students, business professionals, families and tourists alike can enjoy the unique flavor of one-of-a-kind local restaurants, bars and shops. Big city culture melds with historic nostalgia in this urban oasis. A stroll down its tree-lined avenues reveals a host of attractions, from musical venues and art galleries to cozy bookshops and hidden cafes.

Georgia Theatre

Georgia Theatre

0.2km from Double Barrel Cannon

The Georgia Theatre is an iconic live music venue frequented by music-lovers from across the state and beyond. The venue has attracted some of the biggest names in the industry and prides itself on providing guests with an unforgettable experience. It offers a wide variety of performances, ranging from local shows to nationally renowned acts, allowing guests to appreciate every genre imaginable! From its comfortable seating to its innovative sound system.

Morton Theatre

Morton Theatre

0.26km from Double Barrel Cannon

The Morton Theatre, located in downtown Athens, Georgia at 195 West Washington Street, is one of the first vaudeville theatres in the United States uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American businessman: Monroe Morton. The Theatre currently operates as a rental facility that hosts a wide range of dramatic, musical, and dance performances as well as special events.

UGA Arch

UGA Arch

0.28km from Double Barrel Cannon

The University of Georgia Arch is a nationally recognized landmark and favorite meeting spot for UGA students. The original arch was built in 1857 to commemorate the university's charter, and since then, the arch has become symbolic of tradition and excellence at the University of Georgia campus. Currently, the arch stands as a reminder of an institution that creates opportunities for its students while giving back to the community and promoting innovation.

Lyndon House Arts Center

Lyndon House Arts Center

0.5km from Double Barrel Cannon

The Ware–Lyndon House is a historic house located at 293 Hoyt Street in Athens, Georgia, at the end of Jackson Street. Built circa 1850, the house is two stories and exhibits an Italianate style. In 1976, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the only surviving structure from the Lickskillet neighborhood of Athens, one of the most fashionable districts of its time.

Tree That Owns Itself

Tree That Owns Itself

0.79km from Double Barrel Cannon

The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet of its base. The tree, also called the Jackson Oak, is at the corner of South Finley and Dearing Streets in Athens, Georgia, United States.

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Clarke County

Clarke County

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officially Athens–Clarke County, is a consolidated city-county and college town in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is one of the main counties in the Georgia state which is flourished with so many beautiful attractions.

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