Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Great for kids! Inexpensive but good. Gets very crowded during meals.
148 locals recommend
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StGreat for kids! Inexpensive but good. Gets very crowded during meals.
home.made
1072 Baxter StGreat food but expensive. Go for lunch or brunch. Make reservation.
Great pizza! Area for kids to play bocce. Can be slow when busy. Another location downtown.
15 locals recommend
DePalmas Italian Cafe - West Side
2080 Timothy RdGreat pizza! Area for kids to play bocce. Can be slow when busy. Another location downtown.
Thai Spoon
149 N Lumpkin StSmall quaint & delicious! It's also downtown near everything.
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveNice drinks, great oysters! Can be pricey.
Great southern food at reasonable price. Restaurant is small, fills up quickly. Great downtown location.
38 locals recommend
The Place
229 E Broad StGreat southern food at reasonable price. Restaurant is small, fills up quickly. Great downtown location.
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveLocal brew! Located everywhere.
Marti's At Midday
1280 Prince AveLunch only! Great Normaltown location. Huge sandwiches.
Great English pub with good food & reasonably priced. Eat outdoors.
73 locals recommend
The Royal Peasant
1675 S Lumpkin StGreat English pub with good food & reasonably priced. Eat outdoors.
George's Lowcountry Table
420 Macon HighwayGood local fare, close to home. Good brunch.
Great chicken salad! Good to take for game day tailgate. On Alps Across on same shopping center as Fresh Market.
Chicken Salad Chick
196 Alps RdGreat chicken salad! Good to take for game day tailgate. On Alps Across on same shopping center as Fresh Market.
In the heart of downtown. Lots of local brew selections. Inexpensive.
153 locals recommend
Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StIn the heart of downtown. Lots of local brew selections. Inexpensive.
Trappeze Pub
269 N Hull StMellow Mushroom Athens
320 E Clayton StGreat pizza...dough made with 'special' water!
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveGreat food, relaxed atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rook & Pawn
294 W Washington StBoard games & drinks. Family friendly during the day.
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveLow key local hangout. Very friendly!
A great place to try Athens' iconic craft beers!
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveA great place to try Athens' iconic craft beers!
The Foundry
295 E Dougherty StFood & entertainment. Older crowd.
Parks & Nature
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveSmall zoo & hiking trail only 1.5 miles from host home. Great for small kids! FREE
34 locals recommend
Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
293 Gran Ellen DrSmall zoo & hiking trail only 1.5 miles from host home. Great for small kids! FREE
Sandy Creek Park
400 Bob Holman RdNot a large park. Nice lake for canoe & fishing, swimming.
Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce RdOutdoor recreation! Lots of trails.
Memorial Park
293 Gran Ellen DrNext to Bear Hollow!
Sightseeing
University of Georgia
Herty DriveEven if your kids don't attend. Its a beautiful campus.
Such a lively place to eat, drink, listen to music, or just hang around.
15 locals recommend
Hyatt Place Athens / Downtown
412 N Thomas StSuch a lively place to eat, drink, listen to music, or just hang around.
Arts & Culture
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StVery nice collection!
Beautiful historic home attached to modern arts facility.
32 locals recommend
Lyndon House Arts Center
211 Hoyt StBeautiful historic home attached to modern arts facility.
Good place to see world-class artists!
6 locals recommend
University of Georgia Performing Arts Center
230 River RdGood place to see world-class artists!
Shopping
Agora Vintage
279 E Broad StVery interesting!
Junk In The Trunk
590 Olympic DrMall with lots of vintage bargains!
Native America Gallery
195 E Clayton StGreat original gifts!
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Athens Pointe Shopping Center
3620 Atlanta HwyFresh baked goods!
Walmart Supercenter
4375 Lexington RdNo local flavor, but close by.
Kroger
191 Alps RdConvenient and close.
For when you want to spoil yourself. Excellent pimento cheese! Tasty produce.
18 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
196 Alps RdFor when you want to spoil yourself. Excellent pimento cheese! Tasty produce.
Trader Joe's
1850 Epps Bridge PkwyLove this store!
Last Chance Package Store
435 Macon HwyNeed beer or wine? Has a drive-thru window!
Tall Boy Beverages
2095 S Milledge AveGet your adult beverages here! Friendly with great assortment of local info.
Athens most iconic beer retailer. Unbelievable selection of local fare. Very friendly, knowledgeable staff.
33 locals recommend
Five Points Bottle Shop
1655 S Lumpkin StAthens most iconic beer retailer. Unbelievable selection of local fare. Very friendly, knowledgeable staff.