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Athens, Greece - Traveling to Greece means travel to Athens. Here's how to the most of your visit to Athens, Greece with these tips on hotels in Athens, Athens sightseeing, dining in Athens, and trips and tours of Athens. Explore the neighborhoods of Athens, find great places to eat, and learn to be a true Athenian, if only for a day or two.
A Quick Look at: Athens
A quick look at Athens, Greece - sightseeing, hotels, transportation and more.
Areas of Athens
As Athens has grown more public-transport and pedestrian-friendly, travelers are finding it easier than ever to discover the many areas of Athens. Most of these are connected by walkable streets or even special pedestrian pathways.
Music Venues in Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece comes alive at night, and the music clubs are a big part of the Athenian nightlife. Below is a selection of some of the places to hear live music in Athens.

Music doesn't come cheap in Athens; expect to pay a cover charge ranging from 10 Euro to 30 Euro, and drinks are not included. They'll often cost you 10 Euro each.

Check showtimes carefully, but as a general rule, the mus…

New Acropolis Museum
The New Acropolis Museum in Athens is a powerful and controversial new structure at the base of the Acropolis.
The Neighborhoods of Athens
Take a stroll through some of Athens' trendy neighborhoods filled with shopping, restaurants, monuments, and night spots.
Athens, Greece Airport Buses
Athens, Greece - Another bus breakthrough for the budget-minded tourist. Easy cheap transportation from the Athens International Airport into central Athens and Piraeus.
Music Venues in Athens, Greece
Athens Greece has a lively live music scene with music for all tastes. Here are some of the most popular venues in Athens, Greece.
Areas of Athens
Athens is one city with many faces. It's full of terrific areas, each with its own personality and many of them actively courting travelers. Discover the neighborhoods of Athens.
The Neighborhoods of Athens
Take a stroll through some of Athens' trendy neighborhoods filled with shopping, restaurants, monuments, and night spots.
Top Attractions in Athens Greece
Here's your "must-see" list for Athens, the capital city of Greece.
Should I visit Athens first and then the Greek Islands?
What order you see Greece can impact your Greek vacation in a major way. What's best for you?
Athens Tourist Bus - Bus 400, Cheap Sightseeing Bus in Athens Greece
Athens, Greece - A bus breakthrough for the budget-minded tourist. Easy cheap sightseeing throughout Athens.
Glyfada, suburb of Athens, Greece
A quick look at Glyfada, a suburb of Athens, Greece,including hotels, restaurants, things to do.
Museums in Athens Greece
Athens is a museum-junkie's paradise. While a day or two in Athens is enough for many travelers, if you love gazing at collections, you may never want to leave.
Top Restaurants in Athens
It's easy to eat cheap in Greece - but a splurge choice can make for a memorable moment in your trip. Consider these restaurants, hailed as the best by the Athenians themselves.

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