Katherine’s Favorite Athens Spots
Recreation
Local spots to walk, run, or just enjoy the great outdoors!
Nature trail in the midst of an urban neighborhood, within walking distance of the house.
Birchmore Trail
Birchmore TrailNature trail in the midst of an urban neighborhood, within walking distance of the house.
A short drive but worlds away from town! A conservatory, formal and native gardens, a trail system, and a fabulous Children’s garden make this a place where there’s something for everyone!
135 locals recommend
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveA short drive but worlds away from town! A conservatory, formal and native gardens, a trail system, and a fabulous Children’s garden make this a place where there’s something for everyone!
Great spot to bike, walk, or run. Use caution when alone or after dark.
12 locals recommend
Athens - North Oconee River Greenway
Athens - North Oconee River GreenwayGreat spot to bike, walk, or run. Use caution when alone or after dark.
A favorite of our family’s! The Nature Center is a wonderful (and free!) indoor option for kids and the trails and greenway provide nice slots to walk, run, or bike. (Use caution when on greenway when alone or at night.).
61 locals recommend
Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce RdA favorite of our family’s! The Nature Center is a wonderful (and free!) indoor option for kids and the trails and greenway provide nice slots to walk, run, or bike. (Use caution when on greenway when alone or at night.).
A secret garden on UGA’s campus! A great spot for picnics, reading, and letting little ones run around.
9 locals recommend
Founders Memorial Garden
A secret garden on UGA’s campus! A great spot for picnics, reading, and letting little ones run around.
We adore our local (and free) zoo! It is located in Memorial Park, which also offers a playground, walking trails, and a pond.
34 locals recommend
Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
293 Gran Ellen DrWe adore our local (and free) zoo! It is located in Memorial Park, which also offers a playground, walking trails, and a pond.
Sightseeing
Tree That Owns Itself
277 S Finley StWhere else will you find a tree that owns itself?
Double Barrel Cannon
301 College AveIt’s one-of-a-kind and right downtown!
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall
1 Selig CircleLearn about the history of UGA athletics. A free indoor activity!
The state art museum is right here in Athens! A wonderful place to spend some time when the weather is not ideal. Family programs offered on a monthly basis.
112 locals recommend
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StThe state art museum is right here in Athens! A wonderful place to spend some time when the weather is not ideal. Family programs offered on a monthly basis.
Georgia Museum of Natural History
Food scene
The food at this Cuban-Peruvian restaurant is amazing but the atmosphere is an experience in itself! Laid-back, casual dining. It is great for kids and even has a small playground. B.Y.O.B. Cash only.
148 locals recommend
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StThe food at this Cuban-Peruvian restaurant is amazing but the atmosphere is an experience in itself! Laid-back, casual dining. It is great for kids and even has a small playground. B.Y.O.B. Cash only.
Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge Aveel Barrio tacos & tequila
1331 S Milledge AveAutomatic Pizza
1397 Prince AveLast Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton Sthome.made
1072 Baxter StA personal favorite!
Marker Seven Coastal Grill
1195 S Milledge AveMarker 7 has delicious food and an amazing porch!
ZZ & Simone's
An eclectic, happy weekday lunch spot. Also a great place to pick up food for tailgates or picnics. For an easy supper in, pick up one of their frozen entrees to cook in the oven at the carriage house.
21 locals recommend
Marti's At Midday
1280 Prince AveAn eclectic, happy weekday lunch spot. Also a great place to pick up food for tailgates or picnics. For an easy supper in, pick up one of their frozen entrees to cook in the oven at the carriage house.
Chuck's Fish Athens
220 W Broad StWonderful breakfast or lunch spot, especially when you can enjoy dining on the patio.
73 locals recommend
Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StWonderful breakfast or lunch spot, especially when you can enjoy dining on the patio.
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince Ave