Guidebook for Athens
Sightseeing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_That_Owns_Itself
The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree, widely assumed to have legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet of its base.
200 S Finley St
200 South Finley Streethttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_That_Owns_Itself
The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree, widely assumed to have legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet of its base.
Beautiful park on historic North Campus! I could lay on this lush grass ALL DAY!
Founders Memorial House
Beautiful park on historic North Campus! I could lay on this lush grass ALL DAY!
Tree That Owns Itself
277 S Finley StThis tree owns itself...Must see.
Food Scene
The National is a reasonably priced fancy restaurant that you don't have to be too fancy to enjoy. They have a great bar with great coffee and drinks as well! Menu is seasonal and awesome.
113 locals recommend
The National
232 W Hancock AveThe National is a reasonably priced fancy restaurant that you don't have to be too fancy to enjoy. They have a great bar with great coffee and drinks as well! Menu is seasonal and awesome.
The Grit is my all time favorite restaurant. I don't know what I would do without their brunch menu. This is an all vegetarian restaurant with world famous tofu. They sell a great cookbook too!
97 locals recommend
The Grit
199 Prince AveThe Grit is my all time favorite restaurant. I don't know what I would do without their brunch menu. This is an all vegetarian restaurant with world famous tofu. They sell a great cookbook too!
Ted's offers awesome pizza selections, salads, and sandwiches (my favorite is the veggie ciabatta!). Make sure to ask for garlic knots. They aren't on the menu but are super delicious!
53 locals recommend
Ted's Most Best
254 West Washington StreetTed's offers awesome pizza selections, salads, and sandwiches (my favorite is the veggie ciabatta!). Make sure to ask for garlic knots. They aren't on the menu but are super delicious!
Made Famous by REM's album, Weaver D's is AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE! Enjoy delicious Soul Food here!
19 locals recommend
Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods
1016 E Broad StMade Famous by REM's album, Weaver D's is AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE! Enjoy delicious Soul Food here!
Another great burrito stop. This place is cheap, has beer, and is like a souped up taco bell. They have tofu though if you're vegetarian! It's sort of a place you learn to love or hate! I love it!
Holmes/Hunter Academic Building
Another great burrito stop. This place is cheap, has beer, and is like a souped up taco bell. They have tofu though if you're vegetarian! It's sort of a place you learn to love or hate! I love it!
Inexpensive restaurant and lunch spot with super delicious baked good including a variety of awesome and unique donut creations. Try the peanut butter bacon banana donut!
51 locals recommend
Ike & Jane
1307 Prince AveInexpensive restaurant and lunch spot with super delicious baked good including a variety of awesome and unique donut creations. Try the peanut butter bacon banana donut!
Pizza by the slice or whole pies, great choice for vegetarians and meat eaters alike! Full bar upstairs. Can't go wrong with this place. Don't let a long line scare you off, it moves quickly!
8 locals recommend
Transmetropolitan
145 E Clayton StPizza by the slice or whole pies, great choice for vegetarians and meat eaters alike! Full bar upstairs. Can't go wrong with this place. Don't let a long line scare you off, it moves quickly!
Healthy (and not-healthy if you prefer) delicious burrito options! Great place for quick food.
7 locals recommend
Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina
259 E Clayton StHealthy (and not-healthy if you prefer) delicious burrito options! Great place for quick food.
Stop by for a cup of coffee then head downstairs to Southern Vision, a great little vintage boutique where you never know what you'll find!
131 locals recommend
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveStop by for a cup of coffee then head downstairs to Southern Vision, a great little vintage boutique where you never know what you'll find!
Delicious soul food! Great lunch menu. Not open for dinner.
154 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetDelicious soul food! Great lunch menu. Not open for dinner.
Awesome bbq with tons of sauces to pick from. Lots of great vegetarian options as well!
Harrys Barbecue
2425 Jefferson RdAwesome bbq with tons of sauces to pick from. Lots of great vegetarian options as well!
http://gymnopedie.posterous.com/blog This is my favorite place to eat in Athens! It's only open Thursday-Sunday and only seats 16 people at the most at one time. Full vegan menu! Don't be scared!
675 Pulaski St
675 Pulaski Streethttp://gymnopedie.posterous.com/blog This is my favorite place to eat in Athens! It's only open Thursday-Sunday and only seats 16 people at the most at one time. Full vegan menu! Don't be scared!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fabulous 40 Watt Club is Athens' most famous music venue. Check out the schedule at www.flagpole.com for shows dates!
91 locals recommend
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StThe Fabulous 40 Watt Club is Athens' most famous music venue. Check out the schedule at www.flagpole.com for shows dates!
You will love the friendly faces and laid back appeal of this bar! Snag a brew and sit outside for a while.
13 locals recommend
Flicker Theatre & Bar
263 W Washington StYou will love the friendly faces and laid back appeal of this bar! Snag a brew and sit outside for a while.
Trappeze has an awesome draught selection picked out by a very knowledgeable staff! Come here to try microbrews from all around the country as well as deliciously simple bar food.
74 locals recommend
Trappeze Pub
269 N Hull StTrappeze has an awesome draught selection picked out by a very knowledgeable staff! Come here to try microbrews from all around the country as well as deliciously simple bar food.
Go Bar
195 Prince AveGreat dance floor and great cocktails!
Arts & Culture
Check out www.flagpole.com for show dates at The Caledonia Lounge! Music venue and bar.
11 locals recommend
Caledonia Lounge
256 W Clayton StCheck out www.flagpole.com for show dates at The Caledonia Lounge! Music venue and bar.
Do you like beer? Do you like movies? Check out Athens' art house movie theater and enjoy both simultaneously! www.athenscine.com for movie listings. Located right next to the National.
62 locals recommend
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveDo you like beer? Do you like movies? Check out Athens' art house movie theater and enjoy both simultaneously! www.athenscine.com for movie listings. Located right next to the National.
Everything Else
If you're looking to do some relaxing, head out to Sandy Creek Park! There are tons of trails and a beautiful lake. Great place to take dogs. There is a small fee for entry.
47 locals recommend
Sandy Creek Park
400 Bob Holman RdIf you're looking to do some relaxing, head out to Sandy Creek Park! There are tons of trails and a beautiful lake. Great place to take dogs. There is a small fee for entry.
Shopping
Sanni has taken great care to curate an awesome selection of vintage clothing! You'll love the shop!
19 locals recommend
Community
260 N Jackson StSanni has taken great care to curate an awesome selection of vintage clothing! You'll love the shop!
Super cute grocery store with lots of deli selections! Does not sell meat, but has awesome vegetarian options!
37 locals recommend
Daily Groceries Co-Op
1190 Prince AveSuper cute grocery store with lots of deli selections! Does not sell meat, but has awesome vegetarian options!
Janet has done a great job with this tiny book store! The faces are friendly, the selection is awesome, and there are awesome frequent events here!
18 locals recommend
Avid Bookshop on Prince Ave.
493 Prince AveJanet has done a great job with this tiny book store! The faces are friendly, the selection is awesome, and there are awesome frequent events here!