Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
They perfectly capture Southern food without sacrificing quality or ingenuity. A must try!
42 locals recommend
South Kitchen + Bar
247 E Washington StThey perfectly capture Southern food without sacrificing quality or ingenuity. A must try!
Best cuban food outside of Florida! Cali 'N Tito's nails cuban food. Try their sandwiches and maduros! Can't be beat.
148 locals recommend
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StBest cuban food outside of Florida! Cali 'N Tito's nails cuban food. Try their sandwiches and maduros! Can't be beat.
Authentic Mexican cuisine! Truly the best mexican food in town - not overly Americanized or culturally diluted, Tlaloc is Mexican food made by Mexican people for anyone that loves truly authentic South American fare.
37 locals recommend
Tlaloc
1225 N Chase StAuthentic Mexican cuisine! Truly the best mexican food in town - not overly Americanized or culturally diluted, Tlaloc is Mexican food made by Mexican people for anyone that loves truly authentic South American fare.
Sightseeing
A historic landmark that never gets as much attention as it deserves.
47 locals recommend
Tree That Owns Itself
277 S Finley StA historic landmark that never gets as much attention as it deserves.
Shopping
Interesting shop with a heavy emphasis on Native American apparel.
6 locals recommend
Native America Gallery
195 E Clayton StInteresting shop with a heavy emphasis on Native American apparel.
Unique and famous within Athens, Junkmans is a oddities shop that carries a little bit of everything and promises a laugh for everyone to walk in!
Junkman's Daughter's Brother
175 East Clayton StreetUnique and famous within Athens, Junkmans is a oddities shop that carries a little bit of everything and promises a laugh for everyone to walk in!
Old fashioned and vintage, Pope on Prince is somewhere between hipster and modern retro. Relatively good prices and all owner managed, haggle for a price that suits you or just enjoy looking around!
The Pope on Prince
119 N Jackson StOld fashioned and vintage, Pope on Prince is somewhere between hipster and modern retro. Relatively good prices and all owner managed, haggle for a price that suits you or just enjoy looking around!
Essentials
Massive supermarket. Has virtually anything you could need while remaining in the heart of Athens.
71 locals recommend
Kroger
191 Alps RdMassive supermarket. Has virtually anything you could need while remaining in the heart of Athens.
Close to home and old fashioned in the style of our grandparents, Hodgson's is a page out of history with a cure for what ails you.
10 locals recommend
Hodgson's Pharmacy
1260 S Milledge AveClose to home and old fashioned in the style of our grandparents, Hodgson's is a page out of history with a cure for what ails you.
Entertainment & Activities
A board game bar! Great food, fun drinks, and more board games than anyone can play.
28 locals recommend
The Rook & Pawn
294 W Washington StA board game bar! Great food, fun drinks, and more board games than anyone can play.
Beechwood Cinemas
196 Alps RdClose to home, recently renovated, and always up to date.
Drinks & Nightlife
A historic building that's always got live music playing. Show up early before it gets packed to the walls!
169 locals recommend
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StA historic building that's always got live music playing. Show up early before it gets packed to the walls!
A quiet, upscale atmosphere with delicious drinks and wonderful bartenders! Highwire is the place to be if you're not interested in the raucous going-ons of college parties.
14 locals recommend
Highwire Lounge
269 N Hull StA quiet, upscale atmosphere with delicious drinks and wonderful bartenders! Highwire is the place to be if you're not interested in the raucous going-ons of college parties.
Parks & Nature
The park to visit in Athens. Sponsored by UGA, the Botanicals are not only the largest park but the best for hiking, learning about horticulture, or just relaxing outdoors. Something for everyone.
135 locals recommend
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveThe park to visit in Athens. Sponsored by UGA, the Botanicals are not only the largest park but the best for hiking, learning about horticulture, or just relaxing outdoors. Something for everyone.