Athens obtained recently the "2009 Dozen Distinctive Destination"® qualification.
The Joint application prepared and funded by Athens CVB, Athens Welcome Center and Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation used following statement:
10. Does your community offer unique lodging, dining, and shopping opportunities that would appeal to heritage travelers? Please list a few favorites. "LODGING: Athens has a wide range of accommodations to suit the most discriminating traveler. The Colonels on Angel Oaks Farm is an antebellum Greek Revival estate that is a fine setting for a B&B. "
http://www.achfonline.org/2009DDD/Athens%20GA%202009%20DDD%20Nomination.doc