Guidebook for Athens
Drinks & Nightlife
Little known place with impressive wine and beer list, locals and graduate students frequent this bar.
15 locals recommend
The Root
1235 South Milledge AvenueLittle known place with impressive wine and beer list, locals and graduate students frequent this bar.
Chilled out local crowd away from the club scene but still central. Close to Georgia Theater.
25 locals recommend
Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull StChilled out local crowd away from the club scene but still central. Close to Georgia Theater.
Great local bands and bar, ample outside space. Great location for Twilight Criterium.
154 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetGreat local bands and bar, ample outside space. Great location for Twilight Criterium.
Cool bar with board games and chess. Ample outdoor space which sometimes will host live music. Nice hole in the wall place.
28 locals recommend
The Rook & Pawn
294 W Washington StCool bar with board games and chess. Ample outdoor space which sometimes will host live music. Nice hole in the wall place.
Infamous as the birthplace of R.E.M. (Michael Stipe still lives in Athens) - this great hole in wall is full of music history for die hard fans.
91 locals recommend
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StInfamous as the birthplace of R.E.M. (Michael Stipe still lives in Athens) - this great hole in wall is full of music history for die hard fans.
Great bar, full of locals in trendy Normaltown. Tuesday night trivia is always popular!
81 locals recommend
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveGreat bar, full of locals in trendy Normaltown. Tuesday night trivia is always popular!
Local beers with cool indoor vibe. Outdoor markets in the spring/summer months.
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveLocal beers with cool indoor vibe. Outdoor markets in the spring/summer months.
A personal favorite. Independently owned brewery with a great range of beers on tap. Popular in the warmer months, with big outdoor space perfect for groups and families, live music on weekends
38 locals recommend
The Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind BlvdA personal favorite. Independently owned brewery with a great range of beers on tap. Popular in the warmer months, with big outdoor space perfect for groups and families, live music on weekends
Possibly the most well known of the Athens breweries. Live music on weekends - can get busy!
68 locals recommend
Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdPossibly the most well known of the Athens breweries. Live music on weekends - can get busy!
Entertainment & Activities
Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrMecca for UGA fans!
Parks & Nature
Great manicured indoor and outdoor gardens, with free wifi access and study space. Plenty of outdoor hiking through woodlands close to the Oconee River.
135 locals recommend
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveGreat manicured indoor and outdoor gardens, with free wifi access and study space. Plenty of outdoor hiking through woodlands close to the Oconee River.
Incorporating the Bear Hollow Zoo, with many native animals who are rehabilitating. Free to enter, great for kids.
34 locals recommend
Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
293 Gran Ellen DrIncorporating the Bear Hollow Zoo, with many native animals who are rehabilitating. Free to enter, great for kids.
Arts & Culture
Iconic Georgia Theatre hosting music festivals, local and international acts. Recently renovated and definitely worth a visit.
169 locals recommend
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StIconic Georgia Theatre hosting music festivals, local and international acts. Recently renovated and definitely worth a visit.
This facility hosts a wide range of events from Broadway, Symphony Orchestras, indoor ice rink and local and international concerts.
33 locals recommend
The Classic Center
300 N Thomas StThis facility hosts a wide range of events from Broadway, Symphony Orchestras, indoor ice rink and local and international concerts.
Essentials
Earth Fare
1689 S Lumpkin StUnited States Postal Service
115 E Hancock AveFitness @ Five
1260 S Milledge AveCVS
170 W Broad StReddy Urgent Care
909 E Broad StPiedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
1199 Prince AveCrunch Fitness - Athens
Beechwood DriveBank of America Financial Center
110 E Clayton StAthens Wash House
2026 S Milledge AveShell
1205 S Milledge AveShopping
Publix Super Market at Georgetown Square
1860 Barnett Shoals RdGetting Around
Athens Transit Multimodal Center
775 E Broad StMegabus stop (Atlanta - Athens)
Groome Transportation
3190 Atlanta HwyAirport transportation to/from ATL airport
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
368 Oak St