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) ![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) ![Watkinsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091169/ec4d4697-c458-43a7-890e-e6a1e1c684a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Watkinsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091169/8347c5f5-81c7-421e-b110-4e79619feae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Watkinsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091169/ed5119f2-3645-46f5-8e98-3f702e5a27c0.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/4000000/3730000/3729700/3729634/57b027de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel 1197 South Lumpkin St Athens GA CA $211 CA $250 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Staff was magnificent and they provided a shuttle to downtown which is a huge bonus Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=3729634&PinnedHotelID=3729634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6156309) ![Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17700/17687/7df81c05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Athens by IHG 513 W Broad St Athens GA CA $170 CA $202 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Clean room in an area easily walkable to downtown Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=17687&PinnedHotelID=17687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6156309) ![Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19110000/19108600/19108552/a46c7b70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown 412 North Thomas Street Athens GA CA $234 CA $277 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) The hotel was decent. No microwave in the room, had to share one in the lobby. One of the elevators was not working. However, the breakfast was very good. The staff was horrible! Worse we have dealt with in a long time! Tried to get an issue with billing corrected our entire stay and kept getting ... Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=19108552&PinnedHotelID=19108552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6156309) [See all 863 properties in Watkinsville](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6156309) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Down on the farm....](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33936800/33936736/51750e49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Down on the farm.... Watkinsville GA Stay at this vacation home in Watkinsville. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Georgia Nature Center and Farmington Depot ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews) The place was like finding a rare gem. Our host Beverly couldn’t have been nicer! The pool and hot tub exceeded our expectations and we loved life on the farm. Our fire pit was much appreciated too. Very convenient to Athens-Go Dawgs!! Can’t wait to come back. Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Watkinsville-Hotels-Down-On-The-Farm.h33936736.Hotel-Information) ![Newly Built 5 BR, 6 Miles to UGA, Fire Pit, Sauna, Game Room.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114130000/114123200/114123162/b2ab8c8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Newly Built 5 BR, 6 Miles to UGA, Fire Pit, Sauna, Game Room. Watkinsville GA Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Watkinsville. Enjoy a sauna, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sanford Stadium and Eagle ... 10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) Hands down the nicest VRBO I have ever stayed in. Not only was the property exactly as described it was even better! I could not have asked for a better property for our wedding weekend! The host were amazing and had everything we could think of Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Watkinsville-Hotels-Newly-Built-5BR55-BR.h114123162.Hotel-Information) ![The Bell Athens by Kasa Living](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110280000/110272000/110271984/6164ee83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bell Athens by Kasa Living 183 W Clayton St Athens GA Stay at this aparthotel in Athens. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Sanford Stadium and Morton Theater are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews) LOVE IT. My new favorite hotel in Athens. They have every thing you could think of. 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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) #### Eagle Tavern Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Eagle Tavern Museum during your travels in Watkinsville. Take in the art scene while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Eagle-Tavern-Museum-Watkinsville.d878196011823325184.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of North Georgia (Oconee Campus) Explore the campus of University of North Georgia (Oconee Campus) during your visit to Watkinsville. Take in the art scene while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-North-Georgia-Watkinsville.d878195728844120064.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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