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When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Super 8 by Wyndham Athens: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Econo Lodge: A seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like free wired internet.

People visiting Athens speak highly of its restaurants. As you’re sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Wheeler Lake, Elk River, and Tennessee River. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: U.G. White Mercantile, Point Mallard Park, and US Space and Rocket Center. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives, Big Spring Park, and Athens Shopping Center.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Athens to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 76°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 45°F. Average annual precipitation for Athens is 55 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Athens to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Huntsville International Airport (HSV), which is located 15.4 mi (24.8 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional), which is 37 mi (59.5 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.