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'''Athens''' is a vibrant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_town college town] in the northeast section of the state [[Georgia (United States)|Georgia]]. Athens is known for its prolific music scene, for its nightlife and bar scene, and for being the home of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Georgia University of Georgia]. Athens is also known as a highly transient town, and, as such, hitchhikers and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_hopping trainhoppers] alike frequently visit.
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'''Athens''' is a vibrant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_town college town] in the northeast section of the state [[Georgia (United States)|Georgia]]. Athens is known for its prolific music scene, for its nightlife and bar scene, and for being the home of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Georgia University of Georgia]. Athens is also known as a highly transient town, and, as such, hitchhikers and [[Train hopping|trainhoppers]] alike frequently visit.
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== Hitchhiking out ==
  
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== Hitching Out ==
 
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In terms of the best roads to hitchhike in and around Athens, a few stand above the rest.
 
In terms of the best roads to hitchhike in and around Athens, a few stand above the rest.
  
 
=== West toward [[Atlanta]], [[Lawrenceville]] ===
 
=== West toward [[Atlanta]], [[Lawrenceville]] ===
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U.S. Highway 78 spans from [[Atlanta]] to [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], passing directly through '''Athens''', where it becomes Broad Street for a small stretch. Hitching between '''Athens''' and [[Atlanta]] is easily accomplished on US-78, although it is much more difficult around [[Augusta]] due to heavy police presence. Highway 316 provides easy access to [[Lawrenceville]], where it then turns into Interstate 85. Hitchhikers who prefer standing on entrance ramps may find Highway 316 faster than US 78 when traveling to [[Atlanta]].
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U.S. Highway {{US-R|78}} spans from [[Atlanta]] to [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], passing directly through '''Athens''', where it becomes Broad Street for a small stretch. Hitching between '''Athens''' and [[Atlanta]] is easily accomplished on US-78, although it is much more difficult around [[Augusta]] due to heavy police presence. Highway 316 provides easy access to [[Lawrenceville]], where it then turns into Interstate 85. Hitchhikers who prefer standing on entrance ramps may find Highway 316 faster than US-78 when traveling to [[Atlanta]].
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=== East towards [[Augusta]], [[South Carolina]] ===
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U.S. Highway {{US-R|78}} leaves '''Athens''' to the east. A good spot for hitchhiking in this direction is on the eastern edge of town by WalMart. From there hitch a ride towards Washington, GA. From Washington hitch a ride to {{US-I|20}} in Thomson. At the Thomson exit is a truck stop and fast food. You can ride on I-20 towards Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC.
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=== North towards [[Commerce]], [[Greenville]] ===
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U.S. Highway {{US-R|441}} heads north out of '''Athens''' towards Commerce, GA, where it intersects with Interstate {{US-I|85}}. You can usually catch a north bound ride towards Greenville/Charlotte pretty easily at this entrance ramp.  
  
 
=== South towards [[Milledgeville]], [[Florida]] ===
 
=== South towards [[Milledgeville]], [[Florida]] ===
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U.S. Highway 441 leaves '''Athens''' to the south, taking travelers to [[Milledgeville]] and, eventually, to [[Gainesville (Florida)]].
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U.S. Highway {{US-R|441}} leaves '''Athens''' to the south, taking travelers to [[Milledgeville]] and, eventually, to [[Gainesville (Florida)]].
  
 
There are also a number of quieter rural roads leading into and out of '''Athens''' which some hitchhikers may prefer.
 
There are also a number of quieter rural roads leading into and out of '''Athens''' which some hitchhikers may prefer.
  
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Like many college towns, Athens contains a number of free resources to aid travelers.  The University Library and Student Learning Center (SLC) both offer free computer use and internet access to the public. If you're looking for a free place to sleep during finals or on a week night, you can snooze in one of the comfy chairs in the SLC. Its especially easy if you look like a student. Students have been known to take advantage of it after drinking downtown and not being able to drive back home. Outdoors on campus is also a nice place to stay if its not raining and you can find a hiding spot from the campus police.
 
  
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For those who enjoy dumpster diving, Earthfare (large, regional organic grocer), Papa John's (pizza), and Dunkin' Donuts throw away an enormous amount of edible food. These stores can be found at 1689 South Lumpkin Street, 489 Baxter Street, and 771 Prince Avenue, respectively.  Athens Food Not Bombs also currently serves free food three days a week: Monday and Wednesday at 7pm, and Saturday at 2pm. Servings take place in front of The Grill in College Square, downtown.  [[User:Diyforlife|Zander]] currently maintains a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squatting squat] at 136 Elizabeth Street, which is always open to responsible, respectful travelers who need a place to rest.
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Latest revision as of 15:32, 19 April 2025

Athens (Georgia)
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Athens is a vibrant college town in the northeast section of the state Georgia. Athens is known for its prolific music scene, for its nightlife and bar scene, and for being the home of the University of Georgia. Athens is also known as a highly transient town, and, as such, hitchhikers and trainhoppers alike frequently visit.

Hitchhiking out

In terms of the best roads to hitchhike in and around Athens, a few stand above the rest.

West toward Atlanta, Lawrenceville

U.S. Highway US 78.svg spans from Atlanta to Augusta, passing directly through Athens, where it becomes Broad Street for a small stretch. Hitching between Athens and Atlanta is easily accomplished on US-78, although it is much more difficult around Augusta due to heavy police presence. Highway 316 provides easy access to Lawrenceville, where it then turns into Interstate 85. Hitchhikers who prefer standing on entrance ramps may find Highway 316 faster than US-78 when traveling to Atlanta.

East towards Augusta, South Carolina

U.S. Highway US 78.svg leaves Athens to the east. A good spot for hitchhiking in this direction is on the eastern edge of town by WalMart. From there hitch a ride towards Washington, GA. From Washington hitch a ride to I-20.svg in Thomson. At the Thomson exit is a truck stop and fast food. You can ride on I-20 towards Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC.

North towards Commerce, Greenville

U.S. Highway US 441.svg heads north out of Athens towards Commerce, GA, where it intersects with Interstate I-85.svg. You can usually catch a north bound ride towards Greenville/Charlotte pretty easily at this entrance ramp.

South towards Milledgeville, Florida

U.S. Highway US 441.svg leaves Athens to the south, taking travelers to Milledgeville and, eventually, to Gainesville (Florida).

There are also a number of quieter rural roads leading into and out of Athens which some hitchhikers may prefer.

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