Local Guidebook
Food scene
Take time to check out the iconic Georgia Theatre to catch a show or simply enjoy the view from the rooftop bar.
169 locals recommend
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StTake time to check out the iconic Georgia Theatre to catch a show or simply enjoy the view from the rooftop bar.
Athens is lucky to have a Fresh Market just a couple miles from the house if you are in the mood for cooking and staying in. This is a great market!
18 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
196 Alps RdAthens is lucky to have a Fresh Market just a couple miles from the house if you are in the mood for cooking and staying in. This is a great market!
The best pizza and subs you will find. It’s half a mile from the house on the corner of Oglethorpe and Prince in Normaltown.
59 locals recommend
Automatic Pizza
1397 Prince AveThe best pizza and subs you will find. It’s half a mile from the house on the corner of Oglethorpe and Prince in Normaltown.
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveGreat oysters!
Porterhouse Grill
459 E Broad StThe Broad Street location is closest to the house and is downtown.
21 locals recommend
DePalma's Italian Cafe
401 E Broad StThe Broad Street location is closest to the house and is downtown.
The Grit
199 Prince AveMy personal favorite! The best food ever in Athens. Dine inside or out.
153 locals recommend
Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StMy personal favorite! The best food ever in Athens. Dine inside or out.
The National
232 W Hancock AveThai Spoon
149 N Lumpkin StShokitini
251 W Clayton StBig City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StFive and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveHi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveGreat dive in Normaltown!
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveBen & Jerry’s
105 College AveTrader Joe's
1850 Epps Bridge PkwyThe Flying Biscuit Cafe
1001 Piedmont Ave NEYummy breakfast and lunch spot in Normaltown.
Athens Farmers Market
705 Sunset DrThe Place
229 E Broad StHeirloom Cafe and Fresh Market
815 N Chase StSightseeing
Don’t forget to visit the one and only Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. The school store is located on the bridge to get your Georgia gear as well. Go DAWGS 🏈
132 locals recommend
Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrDon’t forget to visit the one and only Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. The school store is located on the bridge to get your Georgia gear as well. Go DAWGS 🏈
Enjoy a walk around North Campus while you are downtown to experience the beautiful buildings and landscaping.
18 locals recommend
North Campus Quad
Enjoy a walk around North Campus while you are downtown to experience the beautiful buildings and landscaping.
Bishop park is right across the street with lots to offer. Wonderful, paved walking trails, open fields, free tennis courts, and a wonderful farmers market on Saturday mornings. If you are traveling with children, it’s a great park to let them run around and play on all of the equipment and swings to burn off energy!
29 locals recommend
Bishop Park
705 Sunset DrBishop park is right across the street with lots to offer. Wonderful, paved walking trails, open fields, free tennis courts, and a wonderful farmers market on Saturday mornings. If you are traveling with children, it’s a great park to let them run around and play on all of the equipment and swings to burn off energy!
See what the Classic Center has going on while you are in town.
33 locals recommend
The Classic Center
300 N Thomas StSee what the Classic Center has going on while you are in town.
Have a little time to burn? Go see the folks at Athens BMW for a test drive! Joe Coleman will take care of you and your wallet. The best drive you will have while you are in town! He even threw in a car for our little one!
Athens BMW
3040 Atlanta HwyHave a little time to burn? Go see the folks at Athens BMW for a test drive! Joe Coleman will take care of you and your wallet. The best drive you will have while you are in town! He even threw in a car for our little one!
Botanical Gardens station
This is an easy park trip that kids would enjoy and won’t eat up your day.
23 locals recommend
Bear Hollow Zoo
This is an easy park trip that kids would enjoy and won’t eat up your day.
As a former student athletic trainer, I spent most of my time working in this building. If you are a sports fan, take the time to check it out! You might catch an elevator with an athlete or coach so bring a pen for an autograph.
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall
1 Selig CircleAs a former student athletic trainer, I spent most of my time working in this building. If you are a sports fan, take the time to check it out! You might catch an elevator with an athlete or coach so bring a pen for an autograph.
This is located at Walker Park (formerly known as Trail Creek Park).
Athens 'Splash Pad' Waterpark & Playground
200 Trail Creek StThis is located at Walker Park (formerly known as Trail Creek Park).
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock Ave40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StThe Foundry
295 E Dougherty StTerrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdGeorgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StNorth Oconee River Greenway
139 Ruth Street