Located east of Dallas, Athens was named after Athens, Greece, because it was intended to be the cultural center of Texas. Today the town proclaims itself to be "home of the hamburger".

There are a number of nearby lakes for those interested in fishing or water sports. The town also hosts a number of festivals each year, including the Texas
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