Directions & Parking

Below are directions to The Classic Center from various areas around the state.

From the West:

Take I­85 north to Georgia 316 east into Athens. At the Athens Perimeter (Georgia Loop 10), exit right heading south; the sign reads “To UGA Stadium.” Stay on Georgia Loop 10 for 6 miles, take the “College Station Road” exit. Go left at the bottom of the exit. At the third light (at railroad tracks) go right on East Campus Road. Continue for 2­3 miles ­ road will become Thomas Street. Once you cross over Broad Street, The Classic Center will be the second large building on the right.

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Take I­85 north to Georgia 316 east. Exit onto U.S. 78 east (turn left off exit) heading into Athens. Continue through town to Thomas Street (Main Street Bank will be on your left). Turn left at the light. The Classic Center will be the second large building on the right.

From the North:

Take U.S. 441 south to the Athens Perimeter (U.S. 78/Ga. Loop 10) – go under the overpass and continue until first traffic light. Go right onto College Avenue. Continue on College Avenue 1 1/2­2 miles into downtown Athens. Go left on Hancock Avenue. In three blocks, parking deck will be on your right and Classic Center will be straight ahead on Thomas Street.

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Take U.S. 129 south to Prince Avenue. Continue east on Prince Avenue (which will become Dougherty Street) to the light at Thomas Street (the Athens Welcome Center will be on your right). Turn right. The Classic Center will be on your left after the first light (at Hancock Street).

From the East:

Take U.S. 78 west to downtown Athens. At the light at Broad and Thomas streets (Farmers Hardware and Main Street Bank will be on your right), turn right. The Classic Center will be the second large building on the right.

From the South:

Take U.S. 441 north. At the light at Milledge Avenue (a Shell gas station will be on your left), turn right. Go under the overpass then turn left to get onto the Athens Perimeter (U.S. 78/Ga. Loop 10). Continue to the Downtown Athens (U.S. 78) exit. Head east (left) into town. At the light at Broad and Thomas streets (Farmers Hardware and Main Street Bank will be on your right), turn right. The Classic Center will be the second large building on the right.


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Parking Information

Classic Center parking is located across the street with a 74-space surface lot or at the Clarke County parking deck. Buses can be accommodated in a parking lot directly behind the building. “Pay” parking is available in the Classic Center Parking Deck, located behind the Center on Foundry Street, and in the Athens-Clarke County Parking Deck across Thomas Street.