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Sightseeing
Great place for sitting outside and enjoying nature. When the weather is nice, many people bring picnics and blankets and simply hang out in some of the open sunny spaces that the garden offers. There are also several miles of hiking/running trails, some of which runs along the river. There is also a newly opened children’s garden, which is quite impressive.
135 locals recommend
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveGreat place for sitting outside and enjoying nature. When the weather is nice, many people bring picnics and blankets and simply hang out in some of the open sunny spaces that the garden offers. There are also several miles of hiking/running trails, some of which runs along the river. There is also a newly opened children’s garden, which is quite impressive.
University of Georgia
Herty DriveAdmission is free, but parking is not. You will have to park in a campus parking deck (see their website for specific directions). Closed on Mondays.
112 locals recommend
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StAdmission is free, but parking is not. You will have to park in a campus parking deck (see their website for specific directions). Closed on Mondays.
Food scene
Another top local breakfast spot! This location is often less busy than their Oak Street location.
39 locals recommend
Mama's Boy at The Falls of Oconee
8851 Macon HwyAnother top local breakfast spot! This location is often less busy than their Oak Street location.
* Latin American food and BYOB served in an eclectic shack and lots of outdoor tables. Cash only. Delicious!!
* They also have a location on this side of town called La Puerta del Sol: 1245 Cedar Shoals Drive. All indoor seating, closed Mondays.
148 locals recommend
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin St* Latin American food and BYOB served in an eclectic shack and lots of outdoor tables. Cash only. Delicious!!
* They also have a location on this side of town called La Puerta del Sol: 1245 Cedar Shoals Drive. All indoor seating, closed Mondays.
*Owned by local teen entrepreneur, Beau Shell (Lil’ Ice Cream Dude). This stand-alone shop offers ice cream, Italian ice, malts, shakes, and floats. By far our favorite ice cream place in town and it’s within walking distance from our house!
Lil Ice Cream Dude
1040 Gaines School Rd*Owned by local teen entrepreneur, Beau Shell (Lil’ Ice Cream Dude). This stand-alone shop offers ice cream, Italian ice, malts, shakes, and floats. By far our favorite ice cream place in town and it’s within walking distance from our house!
* Local owners, and another Athens favorite! Southwestern-inspired food served in beautiful downtown Athens.
153 locals recommend
Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton St* Local owners, and another Athens favorite! Southwestern-inspired food served in beautiful downtown Athens.
Mediterranean inspired food and wine; they serve lunch and dinner. A little on the pricier side, but run by two local chefs in Athens and always worth the money.
113 locals recommend
The National
232 W Hancock AveMediterranean inspired food and wine; they serve lunch and dinner. A little on the pricier side, but run by two local chefs in Athens and always worth the money.
Condor Chocolates
1658 S Lumpkin StMultiple locations all over town, but this one is within walking distance of our house! If you like your coffee strong, be sure to stop by.
131 locals recommend
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveMultiple locations all over town, but this one is within walking distance of our house! If you like your coffee strong, be sure to stop by.
Events/concerts
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin St