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The Classic Center

300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA, USA, 30601
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About us

The Classic Center is built into the fabric of Downtown Athens, echoing the energy of the college town with its rich music history, outstanding shops, restaurants, and breweries, along with walkable access to hotels, making Athens a winning destination for all types of events and a place that everyone can enjoy. • Northeast Georgia’s premier award-winning convention center, performing arts theatre, covered outdoor pavilion, and new multipurpose arena • Versatile and can hold many events including concerts, family shows, sporting events, community events, conferences, and conventions • In-house facility planner, housing bureau, and registration services • In-house world-renowned caterer, Levy, ready to provide meals for groups of all sizes

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space118,604 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConvention center

Amenities

Facilities
  • AV capabilities
  • Furniture
  • Furniture (Bring your own)
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Lighting (Bring your own)
  • Other decor
  • Other decor (Bring your own)
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Table linens
  • Table linens (Bring your own)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Piano
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
118,604 sq. ft.
Largest room
56,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
1
Second largest room
54,025 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
55,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
440 Foundry Pavilion
22,000 sq. ft.
-
16 ft.
1100
-
1100
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Atrium
8,400 sq. ft.
84 x 100 sq. ft.
45 ft.
500
-
400
500
--
Athena Ballroom
18,000 sq. ft.
160 x 110 sq. ft.
22 ft.
1900
-
1000
--
1900
Athena Ballroom A-E
9,000 sq. ft.
79.5 x 110 sq. ft.
22 ft.
600
-
400
-
600
350
Athena Ballroom F-J
9,000 sq. ft.
79.5 x 110 sq. ft.
22 ft.
650
-
420
-
650
325
Athena Ballroom A-D
4,000 sq. ft.
110 x 36.5 sq. ft.
22 ft.
300
-
180
-
300
-
Athena Ballroom A
1,000 sq. ft.
36.5 x 27.3 sq. ft.
20 ft.
75
-
50
75
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Athena Ballroom B
1,000 sq. ft.
36.5 x 27.3 sq. ft.
20 ft.
75
-
50
75
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Athena Ballroom C
1,000 sq. ft.
36.5 x 27.3 sq. ft.
20 ft.
75
-
50
75
--

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.1 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Athens Welcome Center
Museum
5 mins
The Welcome Center is a house museum, gift shop and home to Classic City Tours. Please call 706.353.1820 for tour schedule and reservations.
280 e Dougherty St
Athens, GA, US 30601
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The Morton Theatre
Theater
5 mins
One of the first vaudeville theaters inthe United States built, owned adn oeprated by an African American. The Morton opened in 1910 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The fully restored Morton is a rental facility that hosts a wide rante of dramatic and musical performances. Call 706.613.3770 for information.
195 W. Washington St
Athens, GA, US 30601
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The State Botanical Garden of GA
This 313 acre preserve features five miles of trails, a stunning tropical conservatory and themed gardens showcasing native and international flora. Special events and programs held year-round. The garden is also an Important Birding Area as named by the GA Audobon Society. Gift shop and cafe on site.
2450 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA, US 30602
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University of GA
University
3 blks
The Classic Center is located within walking distance of the Univeristy of GA.
Athens, GA, US 30602
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The Classic Center Theatre
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The 2,050 seat grand showplace hosts touring Broadway productions, headline entertainers, the Athens Symphony and Robert Osborne Classic Film Festival.
300 N Thomas St
Athens, GA, US 30601
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Downtown Athens
Recreation
0 blks
Experience downtown Athens where you will find fine dining, savy shopping, live music and the cultural arts. Sample the creations of our local chefs, meet speciality shop owners and enjoy the sights and sounds of our local artists. Under a canopy of tree-lined streets downtown Athens pulses from morning the the night with a successful mix of over 65 speciality shops, 55 restaurants and 40 nightspots.
Athens, GA, US 30601
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Lyndon House Arts Center
Museum
10 mins
Community visual arts complex includes large airy galleries, a children's wing, artists' workshops and a gift shop. Please call 706.613.3623 for exhibit information.
293 Hoyt St
Athens, GA, US 30601
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We want you to “Be Impressed” during your visit at The Classic Center. Our world-class facilities provide the perfect one-stop shop for your events. • Booking an event with us includes an in-house facility planner, housing bureau, registration services, marketing services, and more! • We are LEED-Certified and Green Meetings Certified • Connected by two major highways- Highway 29 and Highway 441 • Convenient to two interstates- I-20 and I-85 • Just 80 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport • Easy access to over 20 desirable hotels, just minutes from The Classic Center. o The Hyatt Hotel connects directly to The Classic Center o Hilton Garden Inn directly across the street from The Classic Center About Athens: • Experience the Athens Beer Trail or rent out the Athens Beer Trolly • Home of The University of Georgia’s State Botanical Gardens • Trace Athens' storied music heritage through the Athens Music Walk of Fame, an installation of plaques to honor the artists who have contributed to Athens’ iconic musical heritage. • Home of the University of Georgia, Several Art and History Museums, and many walking/biking trails.

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The Classic Center Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Classic Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does The Classic Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Classic Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Classic Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Classic Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does The Classic Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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