Athens, Georgia

 

Discover a unique blend of Southern heritage and contemporary entertainment in this historic town known for delicious food, live music, and Division I SEC sports. Antebellum architecture, a bustling restored downtown, and the birthplace of public higher education in America is a compelling backdrop for an array of museums, concerts, restaurants, breweries, galleries, and a world-renowned music scene.

 

EAT & DRINK

Five & Ten
1073 S Milledge Avenue
(706) 546-7300
fiveandten.com

Mama's Boy
197 Oak Street
(706) 548-6249
mamasboyathens.com

The National
232 W Hancock Avenue
(706) 549-3450
thenationalrestaurant.com

The Grit
199 Prince Avenue
(706) 543-6592
thegrit.com

The Expat
1680 S Lumpkin Street
(706) 521-5041
theexpatathens.com

Last Resort Grill
174 W Clayton Street
(706) 549-0810
lastresortgrill.com

 

SLEEP

Hotel Indigo
500 College Avenue
(706) 309-7263
indigoathens.com

Hyatt Place Athens
412 N Thomas Street
(706) 425-1800
hyatt.com

Graduate Athens
295 Dougherty Street
 (706) 549-7020
graduatehotels.com

Springhill Suites
220 S Hull Street
(706) 850-2072
marriott.com

PLAY & SHOP

Georgia Football Games
100 Stanford Drive
(706) 542-1231
georgiadogs.com

Various Live Music Venues
visitathensga.com/events/live-music

Craft Beer Hops
visitathensga.com/restaurants/craft-breweries

Athens Farmers Market
705 Sunset Drive
(805) 217-9075
visitathensga.com/things-to-do/itineraries/foodie-itineraries

Local Shopping
Downtown, Five Points, Prince Avenue, and Beechwood
visitathensga.com/things-to-do/shopping

Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton Street
(706) 542-4662
georgiamuseum.org