antebellum charm meets space age fun...welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 Welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65, ideally nestled at the base of the Smokey Mountains, just 25 miles West of Huntsville, AL. The Hampton Inn Athens/I-65 is a convenient destination located off I-65, at exit 351, halfway between Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN.Come to shop and explore the charm of historical downtown Athens with its beautiful tree-lined avenues, amazing history with a visit to the Alabama Veterans Museum, peaceful walking trails, museums and inviting storefronts...Athens is home to The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention and a wealth of special events. You are sure to find a good time enjoying the Huntsville Botanical Garden, going to the rodeo, golfing at Athens Golf & Country Club, browsing art at the Huntsville Museum of Art, Shopping at Madison Square Mall, enjoying the outdoors at Monte Sano State Park or Point Mallard Water Park and much more..