Things To Do
We love Athens (and know most of you already do too). Here are a few of our favorite places. Be sure to check the events calendar at flagpole.com for other fun happenings in town!
Homewood Social
2451 Jefferson Road, Athens, GA 30607, (706) 850-8787
Bowling! Shuffleboard! Ping pong!
Avid Bookshop at Five Points
1662 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30606, (706) 850-2843
Our favorite place to shop for books!
The Rook & Pawn
294 West Washington Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 543-5040
Board games (for the less super competitive)!
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605, (706) 542-1244
Seriously, you should see this place during the daytime.
Georgia Theatre
215 North Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 850-7670
Check the website and see if there are any good shows during your stay!
40 Watt Club
285 West Washington Street, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 549-7871
Another great show venue!
Condor Chocolates
1658 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30606, (706) 850-4803
Tasty chocolate treats!
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 850-4367
Our favorite date restaurant. An excellent tiki menu!
The Grit
199 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 543-6592
Excellent vegetarian restaurant with vegan and gluten free options!
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606, (706) 850-8561
Excellent beer selection and hot dogs! Awesome vegetarian and vegan options too!
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 410-1043
Excellent local beer.
The Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind Boulevard, Athens, GA 30601, (706) 548-7183
More excellent local beer.
For all the days along the way