Joshua's Guidebook
Food Scene
In-town biscuits that everyone loves. Easy walk from Carr's Hill.
154 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetIn-town biscuits that everyone loves. Easy walk from Carr's Hill.
Usually less busy with the same great menu (plus a few extras). Try the company biscuit!
39 locals recommend
Mama's Boy at The Falls of Oconee
8851 Macon HwyUsually less busy with the same great menu (plus a few extras). Try the company biscuit!
Order ahead online (or else be in for an even longer wait when you arrive), but it's well worth planning ahead! Delicious biscuits and donuts to die for!
Cafe Racer Coffee + Donuts
3 Arnoldsville RdOrder ahead online (or else be in for an even longer wait when you arrive), but it's well worth planning ahead! Delicious biscuits and donuts to die for!
A little out of the way, this brewery is less busy than the others with an equally good variety of beers and non-beer drinks. There's usually some event or food truck available.
38 locals recommend
The Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind BlvdA little out of the way, this brewery is less busy than the others with an equally good variety of beers and non-beer drinks. There's usually some event or food truck available.
Sightseeing
Miles and miles of trails through the woods that take you from downtown to UGA and the parks.
12 locals recommend
Athens - North Oconee River Greenway
Athens - North Oconee River GreenwayMiles and miles of trails through the woods that take you from downtown to UGA and the parks.
A legend that goes around the internet occasionally. Famous for being willed the land it was growing on by its former owner. This tree is actually the son of the tree that owns itself.
47 locals recommend
Tree That Owns Itself
277 S Finley StA legend that goes around the internet occasionally. Famous for being willed the land it was growing on by its former owner. This tree is actually the son of the tree that owns itself.
Dudley Park
100 Dudley Park RdRelax in the shade or play in a field. Enjoy the scenic in-town park!
City advice
Getting around
Uber and Lyft to get around
The easiest way to get around is to use Uber or Lyft. Publix transit exists but isn't very reliable.