Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
This is great spot to hit for lunch and/or dinner. They source a lot of their food from farms and have a small, but well-curated food and drink menu. Enjoy a turmeric tonic and the power bowl at the bar or dine in for a fancier dinner.
113 locals recommend
The National
232 W Hancock AveThis is great spot to hit for lunch and/or dinner. They source a lot of their food from farms and have a small, but well-curated food and drink menu. Enjoy a turmeric tonic and the power bowl at the bar or dine in for a fancier dinner.
This a great spot for an outdoor (or indoor weather not permitting) breakfast or lunch. Grab a coffee and pastry, or a salad and sandwich. Just do NOT part at the Wendy's.
73 locals recommend
Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StThis a great spot for an outdoor (or indoor weather not permitting) breakfast or lunch. Grab a coffee and pastry, or a salad and sandwich. Just do NOT part at the Wendy's.
A go-to pub in 5-points to grab a beer, burger, and fish & chips.
73 locals recommend
The Royal Peasant
1675 S Lumpkin StA go-to pub in 5-points to grab a beer, burger, and fish & chips.
A farm to table seasonal menu with great bites and an inviting environment.
21 locals recommend
LRG Provisions
1653 S Lumpkin StA farm to table seasonal menu with great bites and an inviting environment.
The Place
229 E Broad StYou have got to try the chicken and waffles!
Essentials
The Fresh Market
196 Alps RdA clean boutique gym with an inviting environment. It has everything you would need at a gym.
Fitness @ Five
1260 S Milledge AveA clean boutique gym with an inviting environment. It has everything you would need at a gym.
Five Points Yoga
2361 S Milledge AveA great yoga studio with a variety of classes.
Shopping
Cheeky Peach
160 W Clayton StSuper cute trendy clothing for any woman.
Entertainment & Activities
A trampoline park for kids and adults equipped with a ninja course, basketball, dodgeball, and a foam pit. A must do if you have extra time to spare or need to entertain the kids.
Rush Athens Trampoline Park
10 Huntington RoadA trampoline park for kids and adults equipped with a ninja course, basketball, dodgeball, and a foam pit. A must do if you have extra time to spare or need to entertain the kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
A beautiful brewery located in downtown Athens with some amazing beer.
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveA beautiful brewery located in downtown Athens with some amazing beer.
Arts & Culture
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StGo for a show, or check out the rooftop bar.
Sightseeing
Where the DAWGS play! You can see into the stadium from Lumpkin. You gotta check it out!
132 locals recommend
Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrWhere the DAWGS play! You can see into the stadium from Lumpkin. You gotta check it out!
The famous UGA Arches are located where the North Campus Quad meet downtown Athens. While walking around downtown stop and take a picture of the Arches or just watch everyone else do it.
33 locals recommend
UGA Arch station
The famous UGA Arches are located where the North Campus Quad meet downtown Athens. While walking around downtown stop and take a picture of the Arches or just watch everyone else do it.