Join longtime resident and Historic Athens board member Kristen Morales for an intimate stroll through Buena Vista Heights, a historic neighborhood just outside Normaltown. Developed in the early 1900s for working families, including streetcar operators and mill workers, the area features homes from the 1890s to the 1960s and reflects a strong sense of community and charm.

Kristen helped lead the effort to designate Buena Vista as a local historic district in 2012, and she’s been guiding this tour ever since. This updated walk includes new stories about the neighborhood’s musical ties, including the house where Widespread Panic signed a record deal on the back porch and recording spots connected to R.E.M. You’ll explore the architecture, hear stories of the people who lived here, and uncover a few surprises that make this neighborhood a beloved area of Athens.

Tickets may be purchased at bit.ly/heritagewalk25 or by clicking the button below! Historic Athens members receive 20% off of all Heritage Walks by using the code “member25”.