Athens GA Guidebook
Nature Hikes and Scenery
Lots of good trails, dog park, canoeing, beach on lake and picnic shelters. There is a 7.5 mile loop trail around Lake Chapman.
47 residents recomanen
Parc Sandy Creek
400 Bob Holman RdLots of good trails, dog park, canoeing, beach on lake and picnic shelters. There is a 7.5 mile loop trail around Lake Chapman.
The botanical gardens has nature trails, flower gardens, artsy kids playground, conservatory, chapel and is all around worth a visit.
135 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic Estatal de Geòrgia
2450 S Milledge AveThe botanical gardens has nature trails, flower gardens, artsy kids playground, conservatory, chapel and is all around worth a visit.
This is an interesting nature center for both kids and adults. A hiking and bike trail exists that connects the Nature Center to Sandy Creek Park.
61 residents recomanen
Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce RdThis is an interesting nature center for both kids and adults. A hiking and bike trail exists that connects the Nature Center to Sandy Creek Park.
Greenway Trail
470 Oconee StGreat place to walk, roller blade, ride bikes
Firefly trail is 14' wide for biking/walking/running/skating and offers a safe and enjoyable way to experience nature.
6 residents recomanen
Firefly Trail - Broad Street Trailhead
800 E Broad StFirefly trail is 14' wide for biking/walking/running/skating and offers a safe and enjoyable way to experience nature.
Local News
The Flagpole comes out weekly on a Wednesday, is free, and is located in spots such as restaurants throughout town.
Flagpole Magazine
220 Prince AveThe Flagpole comes out weekly on a Wednesday, is free, and is located in spots such as restaurants throughout town.
Coffee Shops
1000 Faces Coffee is a local coffee shop that has awesome coffee and business practices.
31 residents recomanen
1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas St1000 Faces Coffee is a local coffee shop that has awesome coffee and business practices.
This is a coffee shop by day and bar and music venue by night. One of our favorite all around places.
64 residents recomanen
Hendershots Coffee
237 Prince AveThis is a coffee shop by day and bar and music venue by night. One of our favorite all around places.
There are a couple of Jittery Joe's coffee shops in Athens. They are a local business and serve great coffee.
131 residents recomanen
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveThere are a couple of Jittery Joe's coffee shops in Athens. They are a local business and serve great coffee.
Sips Espresso Cafe
1390 Prince AveThis is a cute and local coffee shop.
Middle $$ Restaurants
This is Athen's famous vegetarian restaurant. They also sell their own cookbook of their recipes which we highly recommend too.
97 residents recomanen
The Grit
199 Prince AveThis is Athen's famous vegetarian restaurant. They also sell their own cookbook of their recipes which we highly recommend too.
My favorite local Asian fusion place with good atmosphere, creative food and great vegan options.
48 residents recomanen
Dinner Party
1664 S Lumpkin StMy favorite local Asian fusion place with good atmosphere, creative food and great vegan options.
Local restaurant with atmosphere and delicious food made from scratch.
27 residents recomanen
home.made
1072 Baxter StLocal restaurant with atmosphere and delicious food made from scratch.
A LONG time Athen's favorite. Can't go wrong with this restaurant. Go early!
153 residents recomanen
Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StA LONG time Athen's favorite. Can't go wrong with this restaurant. Go early!
Maepole offers outside seating, local food sourcing and attention to the environment with food composting and compostable serving plates/utensils. It is a build your own food bowl restaurant.
40 residents recomanen
Maepole
1021 N Chase StMaepole offers outside seating, local food sourcing and attention to the environment with food composting and compostable serving plates/utensils. It is a build your own food bowl restaurant.
Great little place for good food and brunch on Saturday and Sundays. It is in the nearby small town of Winterville. The firefly trail is close by and the Sweet Olive Animal Sanctuary.
15 residents recomanen
Little City Diner LLC
135 Cherokee RdGreat little place for good food and brunch on Saturday and Sundays. It is in the nearby small town of Winterville. The firefly trail is close by and the Sweet Olive Animal Sanctuary.
Both coffee shop and cafe with a deli with pre-made soups, casseroles and other goodies.
17 residents recomanen
Donderos' Kitchen
590 N Milledge AveBoth coffee shop and cafe with a deli with pre-made soups, casseroles and other goodies.
This is a local pizza place right down town with a nice vibe and a play area for kids outside.
53 residents recomanen
Ted's Most Best
254 West Washington StreetThis is a local pizza place right down town with a nice vibe and a play area for kids outside.
Clocked
259 W Washington StLocal burger joint with vegetarian and vegan burgers as well.
Offers locally sourced food, nice outdoor sitting place and a bocce ball court.
59 residents recomanen
Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market
815 N Chase StOffers locally sourced food, nice outdoor sitting place and a bocce ball court.
Hubby's favorite Mexican spot, close to home with great chips and salsa. There is another, larger Sr. Sol on Atlanta Hwy.
6 residents recomanen
Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant
175 Tallassee RdHubby's favorite Mexican spot, close to home with great chips and salsa. There is another, larger Sr. Sol on Atlanta Hwy.
Not just a bar-b-que joint but offers vegetarian fare too.
31 residents recomanen
Pulaski Heights Barbecue
675 Pulaski StNot just a bar-b-que joint but offers vegetarian fare too.
There are 2 Mama's Boys in town. Locally sourced eggs, etc. and good southern cooking. For breakfast, try to go between 7-9am on the weekends, especially on Sunday, or you will be in for a long wait.
154 residents recomanen
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetThere are 2 Mama's Boys in town. Locally sourced eggs, etc. and good southern cooking. For breakfast, try to go between 7-9am on the weekends, especially on Sunday, or you will be in for a long wait.
Thai Spoon
149 N Lumpkin StLocal restaurant with great Thai food.
The Table Bistro
1075 Baxter StCute local cafe with creative and good food.
Small, fun, place with oysters, no surprise but really delicious vegan ramen noodle soup on Mondays, 3-6pm - surprise!
93 residents recomanen
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveSmall, fun, place with oysters, no surprise but really delicious vegan ramen noodle soup on Mondays, 3-6pm - surprise!
Looking for real Southern food? Look no further! Automatic for the people.
19 residents recomanen
Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods
1016 E Broad StLooking for real Southern food? Look no further! Automatic for the people.
Quick Tasty $ Food
This is a local pizza place with build your own pizzas and cauliflower pizza crust for the GF crowd and vegan cheese and meat for the vegan crowd.
22 residents recomanen
Your Pie
1591 S Lumpkin StThis is a local pizza place with build your own pizzas and cauliflower pizza crust for the GF crowd and vegan cheese and meat for the vegan crowd.
This is a great place to grab a quick Mexican meal - build your own burrito bowls and salads. There is one downtown, in 5 points and one near Walmart off of Epps Bridge.
15 residents recomanen
Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina
1739 S Lumpkin StThis is a great place to grab a quick Mexican meal - build your own burrito bowls and salads. There is one downtown, in 5 points and one near Walmart off of Epps Bridge.
This is a long time inexpensive Athens favorite for quick Mexican food. One is fairly close to downtown on Milledge Ave. and another one on the East side.
14 residents recomanen
Taco Stand
670 N Milledge AveThis is a long time inexpensive Athens favorite for quick Mexican food. One is fairly close to downtown on Milledge Ave. and another one on the East side.
Really fun, funky place with outdoor seating and a great place to get Cuban sandwiches and tacos.
148 residents recomanen
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StReally fun, funky place with outdoor seating and a great place to get Cuban sandwiches and tacos.
This is a fun little lunch spot with healthy servings and build your own bowls. It is surrounded by lots of shops.
Poke
1791 Oconee ConnectorThis is a fun little lunch spot with healthy servings and build your own bowls. It is surrounded by lots of shops.
High End $$$ Restaurants
Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveOne of nicest high end restaurants.
A really nice high end restaurant, smack in the middle of downtown and next to our local non-profit theatre, Cine.
113 residents recomanen
The National
232 W Hancock AveA really nice high end restaurant, smack in the middle of downtown and next to our local non-profit theatre, Cine.
Movie theaters, plays and entertainment
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveGreat local non-profit theatre with character.
Town and Gown Players
115 Grady AveLocal theater!
Centre Clàssic
300 N Thomas StGreat place for high end music, plays and entertainment.
Hugh Hodgson School of Music
250 River RdTop quality music and enterainment.