Athens: A City Tribute to Abraham Lincoln in Illinois
Athens, Illinois is a city in southern Menard County, Illinois, United States. Sangamon Valley Trail’s north end is adjacent to this city. It also has a bridge that goes over both Cantrall Creek and Sangamon River. The citizens in this city maintain a wholesome lifestyle, taking their culture in back from history, to which they commit themselves in preserving the beauty of the environment. They also support the advances in technology introduced to the city, but they make sure that they do not compromise the health of their environment. Compared to the rest of the country, Athens's cost of living is 6.4% lower than the U.S. average. The population in Athens is 2,129. There are 1,266 people per square mile aka population density.
Best Time to Visit
Summers are long and humid in Athens; the city also has freezing winters and is a bit windy. All year ‘round, it is partly cloudy. The hot season lasts for 4 months, from May to September, while the cold season lasts for 3 months, from November to February.
What to Do & Area Attractions
From outdoor concerts to festivals, sports competitions, and roaming around local parks, Athens sure gives tourists widen choices for entertaining activities. There are lots of activities to choose from. Athens is famous for Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum it has dioramas that are electronically controlled to tell the story of the storyteller, the self-taught scholar, the politician and the lawyer. The museum is just 26 minutes away by bus from the Wilcoxon Airport, it is the domestic airport servicing Athens.