Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Downtown Athens, Georgia is home to an eclectic variety of locally owned restaurants serving up mouthwatering cuisine from around the world, as well as familiar southern favorites. Thanks to the city’s range of affordable, yet irresistible, food and a bustling downtown area that’s easy to navigate on foot or access via car, downtown Athens is truly a foodie’s dream come true.
Tlaloc
1225 N Chase StBuvez
585 Barber StThis is the location where all Jittery Joes coffee is roasted. It is a quaint little coffee shop.
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Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveThis is the location where all Jittery Joes coffee is roasted. It is a quaint little coffee shop.
The Grit
199 Prince AveBarberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina
259 E Clayton StMaepole
1021 N Chase StBig City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StHeirloom Cafe and Fresh Market
815 N Chase StFor a slightly more upscale dining experience, visit Last Resort grill.
Last Resort uses traditional methods like open fire, grilling, brining, pickling and preserving. The Last Resort Grill has a long standing commitment to the highest level of quality food and service but it is in the relationships with guests and suppliers that truly distinguish the restaurant.
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Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StFor a slightly more upscale dining experience, visit Last Resort grill.
Last Resort uses traditional methods like open fire, grilling, brining, pickling and preserving. The Last Resort Grill has a long standing commitment to the highest level of quality food and service but it is in the relationships with guests and suppliers that truly distinguish the restaurant.
Visit one of the highest acclaimed restaurants in Athens - The National. The idea behind The National is simple: to provide a casual neighborhood gathering spot reminiscent of Eurpoean restaurants. Mediterranean inspired food and wine is served for lunch and dinner in the dining room and throughout the day at the bar. The menu points to culinary traditions from abroad, as well as close relations with local farmers to produce dishes that reflect the changing seasons in Northeast Georgia. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options are readily available.
The National is a venture by Executive Chef Peter Dale (owner of Seabear Oyster Bar and Condor Chocolates) and Hugh Acheson (owner of the acclaimed Five & Ten, Empire State South, and Achie's).
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The National
232 W Hancock AveVisit one of the highest acclaimed restaurants in Athens - The National. The idea behind The National is simple: to provide a casual neighborhood gathering spot reminiscent of Eurpoean restaurants. Mediterranean inspired food and wine is served for lunch and dinner in the dining room and throughout the day at the bar. The menu points to culinary traditions from abroad, as well as close relations with local farmers to produce dishes that reflect the changing seasons in Northeast Georgia. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options are readily available.
The National is a venture by Executive Chef Peter Dale (owner of Seabear Oyster Bar and Condor Chocolates) and Hugh Acheson (owner of the acclaimed Five & Ten, Empire State South, and Achie's).
James Beard Award-winning neighborhood restaurant in Five Points. Serving dinner and Sunday brunch in a beautifully restored historic house. Five & Ten is the flagship restaurant of Chef Hugh Acheson. Since opening in 2000 it has received national acclaim for its ability to present a new turn on southern fare.
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Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveJames Beard Award-winning neighborhood restaurant in Five Points. Serving dinner and Sunday brunch in a beautifully restored historic house. Five & Ten is the flagship restaurant of Chef Hugh Acheson. Since opening in 2000 it has received national acclaim for its ability to present a new turn on southern fare.
Latin American eats & BYOB are offered in a shack with eclectic decor & outdoor tables. Cash only.
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Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StLatin American eats & BYOB are offered in a shack with eclectic decor & outdoor tables. Cash only.
Colorful throwback diner offering creative comfort eats & milkshakes made with organic ingredients.
The best burger you'll get in town.
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Clocked
259 W Washington StColorful throwback diner offering creative comfort eats & milkshakes made with organic ingredients.
The best burger you'll get in town.
Low-key, group-friendly eatery offering Korean BBQ meat & veggie staples with in-table grills.
Iron Factory
255 W Washington StLow-key, group-friendly eatery offering Korean BBQ meat & veggie staples with in-table grills.
Laid-back gastropub known for its craft beer selection & cocktails, plus updated bar food classics.
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Trappeze Pub
269 N Hull StLaid-back gastropub known for its craft beer selection & cocktails, plus updated bar food classics.
Sightseeing - UGA Campus
Just over 1 mile away from our home, walk through UGA's historic campus.
UGA Arch station
Stop by Sanford Stadium, where from Sanford Drive bridge, you can see into the stadium. On most days, you can even walk inside the gates of the stadium through the concourses, but not directly into the stands.
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Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrStop by Sanford Stadium, where from Sanford Drive bridge, you can see into the stadium. On most days, you can even walk inside the gates of the stadium through the concourses, but not directly into the stands.
Cross over Broad Street through the iconic Arch and you'll be stepping back in time over two centuries, to the birthplace of public higher education in America. The University of Georgia was chartered in 1789 and the Historic North Campus was modeled after Yale. Magnificent Greek Revival buildings date back to the start of classes in the first decade of the 19th century.
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North Campus Quad
Cross over Broad Street through the iconic Arch and you'll be stepping back in time over two centuries, to the birthplace of public higher education in America. The University of Georgia was chartered in 1789 and the Historic North Campus was modeled after Yale. Magnificent Greek Revival buildings date back to the start of classes in the first decade of the 19th century.
A bell tower originally crowned the roof of the Chapel, but in 1913, it was removed due to structural issues. The bell, which rang for religious services, for the beginning and ending of classes, and in emergencies, was then housed in the wooden tower behind the Chapel where it still stands today.
The bell can be heard throughout downtown Athens and North Campus — be sure to ring the bell to mark athletic victories, academic accomplishments, and other special occasions.
UGA Chapel
109 Herty DrA bell tower originally crowned the roof of the Chapel, but in 1913, it was removed due to structural issues. The bell, which rang for religious services, for the beginning and ending of classes, and in emergencies, was then housed in the wooden tower behind the Chapel where it still stands today.
The bell can be heard throughout downtown Athens and North Campus — be sure to ring the bell to mark athletic victories, academic accomplishments, and other special occasions.
Herty Field was the original on-campus playing venue for football and baseball at the University of Georgia. It opened in the Fall of 1891 and hosted the first UGA home football game against Mercer University on January 30, 1892.
Herty Field
Herty DriveHerty Field was the original on-campus playing venue for football and baseball at the University of Georgia. It opened in the Fall of 1891 and hosted the first UGA home football game against Mercer University on January 30, 1892.
Stegeman Coliseum
100 Smith StFoley Field
1 E Rutherford StCheck out UGA sports memorabilia, interactive displays, and video highlights from the best moments in Georgia sports history at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall.
See the 1980 national championship football trophy and Heisman trophies won by Frank Sinkwich and Herschel Walker, plus exhibits from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics sports held in Athens.
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall
1 Selig CircleCheck out UGA sports memorabilia, interactive displays, and video highlights from the best moments in Georgia sports history at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall.
See the 1980 national championship football trophy and Heisman trophies won by Frank Sinkwich and Herschel Walker, plus exhibits from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics sports held in Athens.
University of Georgia
Herty DriveMusic Venues
Just 1 mile away from our home, walk through Downtown Athens for unique restaurants, shopping, breweries, and music venues.
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Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StJust 1 mile away from our home, walk through Downtown Athens for unique restaurants, shopping, breweries, and music venues.
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StCaledonia Lounge
256 W Clayton StHet Classic Center
300 N Thomas StThe Foundry
295 E Dougherty StHendershots Coffee
237 Prince AveLive Wire Athens
227 W Dougherty StBreweries
Just 1 mile away from our home, enjoy many unique brews from Creature Comforts taproom
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Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveJust 1 mile away from our home, enjoy many unique brews from Creature Comforts taproom
Just 1 mile away from our home, go to Terrapin for tons of beers on tap.
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Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdJust 1 mile away from our home, go to Terrapin for tons of beers on tap.
Akademia Brewing Company
150 Crane DrThe Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind BlvdArts & Culture
See works of art ancient and modern, including works from famous artists such as Andy Warhol.
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Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StSee works of art ancient and modern, including works from famous artists such as Andy Warhol.
Downtown Athens' only art house cinema screens the latest independent and international films, as well as documentaries, festival discoveries, and classic movies. More than a movie theater, Ciné is a modern arts center, featuring an exhibit gallery by local visual artists, and the versatile Lab space is great for events, parties and live performances.
Ciné offers a variety of cocktails and tasty treats as well.
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Ciné
234 W Hancock AveDowntown Athens' only art house cinema screens the latest independent and international films, as well as documentaries, festival discoveries, and classic movies. More than a movie theater, Ciné is a modern arts center, featuring an exhibit gallery by local visual artists, and the versatile Lab space is great for events, parties and live performances.
Ciné offers a variety of cocktails and tasty treats as well.
Originally housed within the historic Ware-Lyndon House, the community visual arts complex includes large airy galleries, a children's wing, artists' workshops, and a gallery shop. The gallery shop features pottery, paintings and photography, stained and blown glass, carved and turned wood, jewelry, scarves, and knitting by over 100 Athens-area artists. Exhibits include local, regional, and national artists in a variety of mediums.
ADMISSION: No admission charge.
HOURS: noon - 9 p.m. Tues. and Thurs.; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed., Fri., and Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon.
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Lyndon House Arts Center
211 Hoyt StOriginally housed within the historic Ware-Lyndon House, the community visual arts complex includes large airy galleries, a children's wing, artists' workshops, and a gallery shop. The gallery shop features pottery, paintings and photography, stained and blown glass, carved and turned wood, jewelry, scarves, and knitting by over 100 Athens-area artists. Exhibits include local, regional, and national artists in a variety of mediums.
ADMISSION: No admission charge.
HOURS: noon - 9 p.m. Tues. and Thurs.; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed., Fri., and Sat. Closed Sun. and Mon.
Georgia's history comes to life at the University of Georgia's Special Collections building. Historic and cultural treasures are on display, including interactive exhibits, Georgia artifacts, even a full-sized replica of Senator Richard B. Russell's Washington office. Audiovisual displays include the Peabody Award collection of excellence in broadcast media, and vintage town films.
University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries
300 S Hull StGeorgia's history comes to life at the University of Georgia's Special Collections building. Historic and cultural treasures are on display, including interactive exhibits, Georgia artifacts, even a full-sized replica of Senator Richard B. Russell's Washington office. Audiovisual displays include the Peabody Award collection of excellence in broadcast media, and vintage town films.
Sightseeing - General Athens
Bear Hollow Zoo is home to a variety of non-releasable wildlife residents including an American Black Bear, bobcats, and a bald eagle. These animals have encountered a challenge that they could not overcome, either physical or behavioral, and have been placed here to live out their lives serving as ambassadors for their species. They are here to educate our visitors about the wonderful wildlife with which we share space.
Bear Hollow Zoo is open from 9 AM to 5 PM daily.
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Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
293 Gran Ellen DrBear Hollow Zoo is home to a variety of non-releasable wildlife residents including an American Black Bear, bobcats, and a bald eagle. These animals have encountered a challenge that they could not overcome, either physical or behavioral, and have been placed here to live out their lives serving as ambassadors for their species. They are here to educate our visitors about the wonderful wildlife with which we share space.
Bear Hollow Zoo is open from 9 AM to 5 PM daily.
"The Tree that Owns Itself," which is located at the top of the steep hill where Dearing and Finley Streets intersect, is probably the most unusual property holder in the world. The tree pays no taxes, is protected by the community and rests secure in its own enclosed garden-type lot. In addition, this unique tree has be featured in Ripley's "Believe it or Not" and has received regular attention from newspapers and magazines from around the world.
The land on which the tree stands was originally owned by Col. William H. Jackson, a professor at the University of Georgia. Legend has it that in the early 1800s, Professor Jackson, out of love for the great oak, deeded to the tree ownership of itself and the land within eight feet of it on all sides. The marker at the foot of the tree reads as follows: "For and in consideration of the great love I bear this tree and the great desire I have for its protection, for all time, I convey entire possession of itself and all land within eight feet of the tree on all sides." An original deed has not been located, but the Athens community has recognized the tree's title to the surrounding land and has taken measures to protect the tree. Philanthropist George Foster Peabody paid to install the enclosure surrounding the tree.
The original tree became diseased and was blown down in a windstorm on October 9, 1942, and a new tree was grown from one of its acorns. The Junior Ladies Garden Club grew a sapling from one of the tree's acorns and planted it on the same spot October 9, 1946.
Its property rights have never been questioned.
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Boom die zichzelf bezit
277 S Finley St"The Tree that Owns Itself," which is located at the top of the steep hill where Dearing and Finley Streets intersect, is probably the most unusual property holder in the world. The tree pays no taxes, is protected by the community and rests secure in its own enclosed garden-type lot. In addition, this unique tree has be featured in Ripley's "Believe it or Not" and has received regular attention from newspapers and magazines from around the world.
The land on which the tree stands was originally owned by Col. William H. Jackson, a professor at the University of Georgia. Legend has it that in the early 1800s, Professor Jackson, out of love for the great oak, deeded to the tree ownership of itself and the land within eight feet of it on all sides. The marker at the foot of the tree reads as follows: "For and in consideration of the great love I bear this tree and the great desire I have for its protection, for all time, I convey entire possession of itself and all land within eight feet of the tree on all sides." An original deed has not been located, but the Athens community has recognized the tree's title to the surrounding land and has taken measures to protect the tree. Philanthropist George Foster Peabody paid to install the enclosure surrounding the tree.
The original tree became diseased and was blown down in a windstorm on October 9, 1942, and a new tree was grown from one of its acorns. The Junior Ladies Garden Club grew a sapling from one of the tree's acorns and planted it on the same spot October 9, 1946.
Its property rights have never been questioned.
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveLocated directly next door to our home, come explore and have fun on spectacular boulders up to 20 feet high, with textures and forms that will blow you away, and terrain you'll find at pro comps. Novice and beginners are always welcome, so come and get inspired by the "regulars!" The facilities also feature 20-feet tall roped walls (lead and top rope), a 40 foot long roof traverse, padding with lots of crush pads, more than enough to cure you from being afraid of falling! Try it out for an hour, or buy a day pass.
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ACTIVE CLIMBING - Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
665 Barber StLocated directly next door to our home, come explore and have fun on spectacular boulders up to 20 feet high, with textures and forms that will blow you away, and terrain you'll find at pro comps. Novice and beginners are always welcome, so come and get inspired by the "regulars!" The facilities also feature 20-feet tall roped walls (lead and top rope), a 40 foot long roof traverse, padding with lots of crush pads, more than enough to cure you from being afraid of falling! Try it out for an hour, or buy a day pass.
Bar Scene
Try unique cocktails as well as yummy food like the Chicken and Waffle Club Sandwich.
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The World Famous
351 N Hull StTry unique cocktails as well as yummy food like the Chicken and Waffle Club Sandwich.
Walker's Pub and Coffee
128 College AveHendershots Coffee
237 Prince AveThe Globe
199 N Lumpkin StIf you grew up in the 90's, this is a must-see bar. Playing only 1990s/early 2000s music, you'll feel transported back in time.
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9d's Bar
400 E Clayton StIf you grew up in the 90's, this is a must-see bar. Playing only 1990s/early 2000s music, you'll feel transported back in time.
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveHi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveFeaturing a beer wall and tons of TVs, The Office is a great place to go watch your favorite sporting events.
The Office Sports Bar & Grill
135 W Washington StFeaturing a beer wall and tons of TVs, The Office is a great place to go watch your favorite sporting events.