The family restaurant owned by Sam's grandparents, Joe and Bessie Miller. NOT OPEN ON SUNDAYS and they close at 7 pm Monday - Saturday ....sorry. Sam's advice....split a bucket of chicken and some macaroni salad / baked beans / potato wedges! If you want a sandwich get the Super Chicken...add bacon and favorite toppings!
Local shop for clothing and gifts!
Local coffee house!
Local coffee house!
Mike's favorite! They have two locations....Uptown has good bar food and great beers! Taproom.... location is on Stimpson Ave, bar snacks and food truck are typically availble.
Sam's favorite! Specializes in farm to table food and farmhouse ales/ sours! Mainly outdoor seating / picnic tables. Serves brunch too!
Another local brewery with food truck on site.
Another late night favorite for the bar crowd.
Great late night snack! You can get your hot dog on a bed of fries!!!!
Treat yo self to a shake or chocolate malt!!!!!
Sam's favorite local pizza! Basil pesto sauce is a must!
Local craft ciders and distilled spirits / cocktails......close to Miller's Chicken!
Greasy, late night, sheet pan pizza.
Best bloody mary's in Athens!
Great place for dinner and a glass of wine not too far from Athens!
Can BYOB.....say hi to Lulu...she's so sweet!
Haven't been there but have heard great things about their new chef / menu!
BBQ-esq Restaurant and large collection of regional beers.
Great hiking trails, quick drive from Athens! Also have boat and kayak rentals available.
Famous for Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave!
Great place for a quick hike less than a 10 min drive. The trails also connect to Strouds Run....could take 1 mile hike or combine trails for 6+ miles.
Walking distance from The OU Inn. Old state mental asylum with a "haunted history." There a few hiking trails on the property called "Radar Hill Trail" "Ridges Trail" "Athens Trail" "Ridges Cemetary Nature Walk" and "River Valley Nature Trail".
Old dairy barn used by the ridges when it was a fully working mental asylum. Now a museum / art gallery and event venue.
If you're into art things
Open Saturday mornings 9 am - 12 pm