Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Great cocktails, fabulous food, comfortable patio during good weather, walkable
59 residents recomanen
Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market
815 N Chase StGreat cocktails, fabulous food, comfortable patio during good weather, walkable
Fantastic bakery with great breakfast sweets, also a great lunch and dinner menu. Family-friendly patio. Beer and wine as well.
73 residents recomanen
Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StFantastic bakery with great breakfast sweets, also a great lunch and dinner menu. Family-friendly patio. Beer and wine as well.
One of the top taco destinations in the world, this super affordable, semi-quick casual restaurant is a must - do. Great margaritas.
37 residents recomanen
Taqueria Del Sol
334 Prince AveOne of the top taco destinations in the world, this super affordable, semi-quick casual restaurant is a must - do. Great margaritas.
Where all the pretty people go - amazing cocktails, light bites, and the freshest oysters in town.
93 residents recomanen
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveWhere all the pretty people go - amazing cocktails, light bites, and the freshest oysters in town.
Family - friendly meets bar. Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, fabulous cocktails. Board games for everyone to enjoy. Live music later in the evening.
81 residents recomanen
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveFamily - friendly meets bar. Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, fabulous cocktails. Board games for everyone to enjoy. Live music later in the evening.
Best donuts in town with great sandwiches and soups during the day. Perfect breakfast and lunch spot.
51 residents recomanen
Ike & Jane
1307 Prince AveBest donuts in town with great sandwiches and soups during the day. Perfect breakfast and lunch spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveFantastic cocktail menu and darts!
The most iconic theater in Athens will always have a great show in store for you. Home of the only rooftop bar in Athens.
169 residents recomanen
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StThe most iconic theater in Athens will always have a great show in store for you. Home of the only rooftop bar in Athens.
The Old Pal
1320 Prince AveA little quieter bar scene. Masterful cocktails.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic hiking / jogging trails, garden house, and events most weekends.
96 residents recomanen
Botanical Gardens station
Fantastic hiking / jogging trails, garden house, and events most weekends.
7 mile hiking trail around the lake, large lake with beach, lots of wide open fields for playing ultimate frisbee or lounging
47 residents recomanen
Parc Sandy Creek
400 Bob Holman Rd7 mile hiking trail around the lake, large lake with beach, lots of wide open fields for playing ultimate frisbee or lounging
Playground, tennis courts, soccer fields, community pool, and the best Farmer's Market in town on Saturday mornings.
SemaConnect Charging Station
705 Sunset DrPlayground, tennis courts, soccer fields, community pool, and the best Farmer's Market in town on Saturday mornings.
Arts & Culture
Beautifully curated collection of all kinds of art. Permanent and special exhibits.
112 residents recomanen
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StBeautifully curated collection of all kinds of art. Permanent and special exhibits.
Take a walk through the iconic Arches off Broad Street (at the intersection of College Avenue). Stroll through North Campus to find Sanford Stadium - home of the UGA Football team and the historic field "between the hedges".
96 residents recomanen
University of Georgia
Herty DriveTake a walk through the iconic Arches off Broad Street (at the intersection of College Avenue). Stroll through North Campus to find Sanford Stadium - home of the UGA Football team and the historic field "between the hedges".
Shopping
Take a stroll down Clayton Street and walk through the great shops - many different clothing, home, gift ideas.
West Clayton Street
West Clayton StreetTake a stroll down Clayton Street and walk through the great shops - many different clothing, home, gift ideas.
Don't miss this vintage shop perfect for finding the high line accessories and handbags - plenty of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermes, Chloe, Christian Louboutin, and so many more!
14 residents recomanen
Agora Vintage
279 E Broad StDon't miss this vintage shop perfect for finding the high line accessories and handbags - plenty of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermes, Chloe, Christian Louboutin, and so many more!
Sweet little locally-owned co-op for fun food pick-ups and a quick, walkable market.
37 residents recomanen
Daily Groceries Co-Op
1190 Prince AveSweet little locally-owned co-op for fun food pick-ups and a quick, walkable market.
Don't miss this sweet little spot - the most perfect little bookshop in America!
18 residents recomanen
Avid Bookshop on Prince Ave.
493 Prince AveDon't miss this sweet little spot - the most perfect little bookshop in America!
Essentials
Nice, large, modern grocery store with Murray's Cheese shop and a great Organics section.
71 residents recomanen
Kroger
191 Alps RdNice, large, modern grocery store with Murray's Cheese shop and a great Organics section.