Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in town. A little pricy and the wait is always 30 minutes but the food is always worth it
153 locals recommend
Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StOne of the best restaurants in town. A little pricy and the wait is always 30 minutes but the food is always worth it
Great Southern Food. Made famous when REM used he's slogan on their 8th Album "Automatic for the people"
19 locals recommend
Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods
1016 E Broad StGreat Southern Food. Made famous when REM used he's slogan on their 8th Album "Automatic for the people"
The Number one breakfast spot! Food here is fantastic but the wait can get long so arrive early!
154 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetThe Number one breakfast spot! Food here is fantastic but the wait can get long so arrive early!
Amici Athens
233 E Clayton StGreat little pizza and wing place. .60 cents wings on Wednesdays!
The UGA football wing stop. It can get wild in here during game days but their wings are great. .50 Wings on Thursdays
12 locals recommend
Blind Pig Tavern
312 E Washington StThe UGA football wing stop. It can get wild in here during game days but their wings are great. .50 Wings on Thursdays
The roaster for Athen's based Jittery Joe's coffee franchise. Really neat place to learn about the roasting process and pick up a coffee or 5 pounds of beans.
131 locals recommend
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveThe roaster for Athen's based Jittery Joe's coffee franchise. Really neat place to learn about the roasting process and pick up a coffee or 5 pounds of beans.
A bit pricey, Great food by Hugh Acheson of top chef fame. Great for romantic dinners and business.
79 locals recommend
Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveA bit pricey, Great food by Hugh Acheson of top chef fame. Great for romantic dinners and business.
a British pub in athens! if you're in to soccer(football) this is the place to watch all the matches.
73 locals recommend
The Royal Peasant
1675 S Lumpkin Sta British pub in athens! if you're in to soccer(football) this is the place to watch all the matches.
Entertainment & Activities
Go Dawgs! Easy to walk to from climb the hill on east board toward Downtown but turn left and follow the abandon railway all the way to the stadium. If it's gameday you'll have tons of company!
132 locals recommend
Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrGo Dawgs! Easy to walk to from climb the hill on east board toward Downtown but turn left and follow the abandon railway all the way to the stadium. If it's gameday you'll have tons of company!
Dinner and Movie! This place serves dinner and Beverages to you while you enjoy a new release. Great for rainy days
6 locals recommend
AMC Dine-in Athens 12
1575 Lexington RdDinner and Movie! This place serves dinner and Beverages to you while you enjoy a new release. Great for rainy days
Great locally owned and operate movie theater. I high recommend checkout what they have playing.
62 locals recommend
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveGreat locally owned and operate movie theater. I high recommend checkout what they have playing.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
368 Oak StAthens transit bus terminal. Megabus also picks up and drops off here
Multimodal Transportation Center station
775 E Broad StAthens transit bus terminal. Megabus also picks up and drops off here
Parks & Nature
This park has well maintain mountain bike trails and a splash pad for hot summer days. Located on the green way it is a great water stop on a long summer run.
15 locals recommend
Trail Creek Park
200 Trail Creek StThis park has well maintain mountain bike trails and a splash pad for hot summer days. Located on the green way it is a great water stop on a long summer run.
a small park located on the greenway. You'll find the REM Murmur trustle here.
25 locals recommend
Dudley Park
100 Dudley Park Rda small park located on the greenway. You'll find the REM Murmur trustle here.
Beautiful Park with Frisbee golf, swimming, sailing, kayak, running and bike trails. I love the dog parks here. Small fee to enter support Athens leisure services
47 locals recommend
Sandy Creek Park
400 Bob Holman RdBeautiful Park with Frisbee golf, swimming, sailing, kayak, running and bike trails. I love the dog parks here. Small fee to enter support Athens leisure services
Walk UGA's campus! It's beautiful all day but very romantic during sunsets.
96 locals recommend
University of Georgia
Herty DriveWalk UGA's campus! It's beautiful all day but very romantic during sunsets.
The Greenway ends here! Old brick mill turned Nature preserve with a clay pit pond and hiking trails
61 locals recommend
Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce RdThe Greenway ends here! Old brick mill turned Nature preserve with a clay pit pond and hiking trails
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Dive bar that always has live music. Pool is free during the week and the bartenders are wonderful.
6 locals recommend
Nowhere Bar
240 N Lumpkin StGreat Dive bar that always has live music. Pool is free during the week and the bartenders are wonderful.
The Historic Georgia Theatre hosts amazing national acts almost every night. Great rooftop bar with views of downtown Athens
169 locals recommend
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StThe Historic Georgia Theatre hosts amazing national acts almost every night. Great rooftop bar with views of downtown Athens
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveGreat townie bar with fire pits for cool winter nights.
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveLocal Brewery offers daily tours.
Athens first and premier local brewery. They have live music and great beers on tap during their daily tours. Plenty of space in their yard to sit and relax! Bring a Frisbee and a blanket!
68 locals recommend
Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdAthens first and premier local brewery. They have live music and great beers on tap during their daily tours. Plenty of space in their yard to sit and relax! Bring a Frisbee and a blanket!
Great little dance spot with large back patio. Great refuge from the Students. 25 and up only
154 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetGreat little dance spot with large back patio. Great refuge from the Students. 25 and up only
The Classic Center
300 N Thomas StMusic Venue, Convention Center, Arena this place does it.
Arts & Culture
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StFree Museum with rotating exhibits.