Title: Visit Watkinsville: Best of Watkinsville Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Watkinsville](https://expedia.ca/Watkinsville-Hotels.d6156309.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Watkinsville](https://expedia.ca/Watkinsville-Vacation-Rentals.d6156309.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Watkinsville Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Watkinsville.d6156309.Car-Rental-Guide)[Watkinsville Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Watkinsville.d6156309.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Watkinsville ## Travel Guide ![Elder Mill covered bridge at Watkinsville, Georgia built 1897](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156309/fd1e1540-5408-4e9d-b286-a5b28a9d6098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Elder Mill covered bridge at Watkinsville, Georgia built 1897](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156309/fd1e1540-5408-4e9d-b286-a5b28a9d6098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Interior of the elder mill covered bridge in Watkinsville, United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156309/2db9051a-8d00-4864-99da-4b195c159b5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Athens showing outdoor art and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091169/ec4d4697-c458-43a7-890e-e6a1e1c684a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![State Botanical Garden of Georgia showing a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091169/8347c5f5-81c7-421e-b110-4e79619feae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Watkinsville Things to do - Watkinsville Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Watkinsville ![The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3730000/3729700/3729634/11a1dd96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel 1197 South Lumpkin St Athens GA CA $176 CA $210 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Athens. 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Decor was lovely and very thoughtful amenities. Plus the location is perfect!! Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels-The-Bell-Athens-By-Kasa.h110271984.Hotel-Information) ![Lakefront cottage on rustic setting in cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83570000/83563600/83563567/b2027221_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront cottage on rustic setting in cove Buckhead GA Stay at this vacation home in Buckhead. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Oconee Village and Oconee Park II are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) The home had everything we needed for a very fun and comfortable getaway. The kitchen was well stocked, including snacks, coffee, condiments and a selection of toiletries if needed.We loved being able to bring my daughter's dog. The outdoor space was lovely and had plenty of room for everyone to ... 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Experience the area's live music or attend a football game. [](https://expedia.ca/Oconee-County-Welcome-Center-Watkinsville.d553248621561884206.Vacation-Attraction) #### Georgia Nature Center You can take time to visit Georgia Nature Center during your travels to Watkinsville. Take in the art scene while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Georgia-Nature-Center-Watkinsville.d878195105667002368.Vacation-Attraction) #### Farmington Depot Gallery You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Farmington Depot Gallery during your trip to Watkinsville. You can attend a football game while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Farmington-Depot-Gallery-Watkinsville.d553248621532656433.Vacation-Attraction) #### Heritage Park Explore the great outdoors at Heritage Park, a lovely green space in Watkinsville. Take in the art scene while you're in the area. 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[](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-North-Georgia-Watkinsville.d878195728844120064.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Watkinsville ![Madison featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6300426/a2cf99f7-e91d-42b5-b909-fbdb148b12d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Madison - Cities near Watkinsville - Places of interest [Madison](https://expedia.ca/Madison.dx8447) - [Oconee County Welcome Center ](https://expedia.ca/Oconee-County-Welcome-Center-Watkinsville.d553248621561884206.Vacation-Attraction) - [State Botanical Garden of Georgia ](https://expedia.ca/State-Botanical-Garden-Of-Georgia-Athens.d6091169.Vacation-Attraction) - [Reynolds Plantation Golf Club ](https://expedia.ca/Reynolds-Plantation-Golf-Club-Greensboro.d553248621562820531.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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