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'''Athens''' is a vibrant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_town college town] in the northeast section of the state [[Georgia (United States)|Georgia]]. Athens is known for its prolific music scene, for its nightlife and bar scene, and for being the home of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Georgia University of Georgia]. Athens is also known as a highly transient town, and, as such, hitchhikers and [[Train hopping|trainhoppers]] alike frequently visit.
'''Athens''' is a vibrant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_town college town] in the northeast section of the state [[Georgia (United States)|Georgia]]. Athens is known for its prolific music scene, for its nightlife and bar scene, and for being the home of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Georgia University of Georgia]. Athens is also known as a highly transient town, and, as such, hitchhikers and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_hopping trainhoppers] alike frequently visit.
 
  
 
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=== West toward [[Atlanta]], [[Lawrenceville]] ===
 
=== West toward [[Atlanta]], [[Lawrenceville]] ===
U.S. Highway 78 spans from [[Atlanta]] to [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], passing directly through '''Athens''', where it becomes Broad Street for a small stretch. Hitching between '''Athens''' and [[Atlanta]] is easily accomplished on US-78, although it is much more difficult around [[Augusta]] due to heavy police presence. Highway 316 provides easy access to [[Lawrenceville]], where it then turns into Interstate 85. Hitchhikers who prefer standing on entrance ramps may find Highway 316 faster than US 78 when traveling to [[Atlanta]].
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U.S. Highway {{US-R|78}} spans from [[Atlanta]] to [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], passing directly through '''Athens''', where it becomes Broad Street for a small stretch. Hitching between '''Athens''' and [[Atlanta]] is easily accomplished on US-78, although it is much more difficult around [[Augusta]] due to heavy police presence. Highway 316 provides easy access to [[Lawrenceville]], where it then turns into Interstate 85. Hitchhikers who prefer standing on entrance ramps may find Highway 316 faster than US-78 when traveling to [[Atlanta]].
  
 
=== East towards [[Augusta]], [[South Carolina]] ===
 
=== East towards [[Augusta]], [[South Carolina]] ===
U.S. 78 leaves '''Athens''' to the east. A good spot for hitchhiking in this direction is on the eastern edge of town by WalMart. From there hitch a ride towards Washington, GA. From Washington hitch a ride to I-20 in Thomson. At the Thomson exit is a truck stop and fast food. You can ride on I-20 towards Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC.
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U.S. Highway {{US-R|78}} leaves '''Athens''' to the east. A good spot for hitchhiking in this direction is on the eastern edge of town by WalMart. From there hitch a ride towards Washington, GA. From Washington hitch a ride to {{US-I|20}} in Thomson. At the Thomson exit is a truck stop and fast food. You can ride on I-20 towards Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC.
  
 
=== North towards [[Commerce]], [[Greenville]] ===
 
=== North towards [[Commerce]], [[Greenville]] ===
U.S. Highway 441 heads north out of '''Athens''' towards Commerce, GA, where it intersects with Interstate 85. You can usually catch a north bound ride towards Greenville/Charlotte pretty easily at this entrance ramp.  
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U.S. Highway {{US-R|441}} heads north out of '''Athens''' towards Commerce, GA, where it intersects with Interstate {{US-I|85}}. You can usually catch a north bound ride towards Greenville/Charlotte pretty easily at this entrance ramp.  
  
 
=== South towards [[Milledgeville]], [[Florida]] ===
 
=== South towards [[Milledgeville]], [[Florida]] ===
U.S. Highway 441 leaves '''Athens''' to the south, taking travelers to [[Milledgeville]] and, eventually, to [[Gainesville (Florida)]].
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U.S. Highway {{US-R|441}} leaves '''Athens''' to the south, taking travelers to [[Milledgeville]] and, eventually, to [[Gainesville (Florida)]].
  
 
There are also a number of quieter rural roads leading into and out of '''Athens''' which some hitchhikers may prefer.
 
There are also a number of quieter rural roads leading into and out of '''Athens''' which some hitchhikers may prefer.
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Revision as of 19:13, 27 January 2025

Athens is a vibrant college town in the northeast section of the state Georgia. Athens is known for its prolific music scene, for its nightlife and bar scene, and for being the home of the University of Georgia. Athens is also known as a highly transient town, and, as such, hitchhikers and trainhoppers alike frequently visit.

Hitchhiking out

<map lat='33.95133445208435' lng='-83.39309692382812' zoom='11' view='0' float='right' /> In terms of the best roads to hitchhike in and around Athens, a few stand above the rest.

West toward Atlanta, Lawrenceville

U.S. Highway US 78.svg spans from Atlanta to Augusta, passing directly through Athens, where it becomes Broad Street for a small stretch. Hitching between Athens and Atlanta is easily accomplished on US-78, although it is much more difficult around Augusta due to heavy police presence. Highway 316 provides easy access to Lawrenceville, where it then turns into Interstate 85. Hitchhikers who prefer standing on entrance ramps may find Highway 316 faster than US-78 when traveling to Atlanta.

East towards Augusta, South Carolina

U.S. Highway US 78.svg leaves Athens to the east. A good spot for hitchhiking in this direction is on the eastern edge of town by WalMart. From there hitch a ride towards Washington, GA. From Washington hitch a ride to I-20.svg in Thomson. At the Thomson exit is a truck stop and fast food. You can ride on I-20 towards Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC.

North towards Commerce, Greenville

U.S. Highway US 441.svg heads north out of Athens towards Commerce, GA, where it intersects with Interstate I-85.svg. You can usually catch a north bound ride towards Greenville/Charlotte pretty easily at this entrance ramp.

South towards Milledgeville, Florida

U.S. Highway US 441.svg leaves Athens to the south, taking travelers to Milledgeville and, eventually, to Gainesville (Florida).

There are also a number of quieter rural roads leading into and out of Athens which some hitchhikers may prefer.

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