Guidebook for Athens

Laura & Jesse
Guidebook for Athens

Food Scene

Nestled between the Chase Street package store and the power substation, upwind from the chick processing plant, this spot may not look like much, but looks are deceiving! Not only is this well established Mexican restaurant cozy and clean on the inside, but the food is authentically amazing and the service is friendly and attentive. You can't go wrong here!
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Tlaloc
1225 N Chase St
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Nestled between the Chase Street package store and the power substation, upwind from the chick processing plant, this spot may not look like much, but looks are deceiving! Not only is this well established Mexican restaurant cozy and clean on the inside, but the food is authentically amazing and the service is friendly and attentive. You can't go wrong here!
Just around the corner from our place in the Leathers building by the train tracks and the old depot, this classy yet affordable BBQ place has great food and a fun atmosphere, with gluten free and veggie options, indoor and outdoor seating.
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Pulaski Heights Barbecue
675 Pulaski St
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Just around the corner from our place in the Leathers building by the train tracks and the old depot, this classy yet affordable BBQ place has great food and a fun atmosphere, with gluten free and veggie options, indoor and outdoor seating.
Our FAVORITE celebration spot for a fine dining. The food and service are top notch, with a local seasonal menu. Athens at it's best: you can enjoy black tie food in jeans and and a tee shirt and no one will bat an eye, or you can wear your ball gown!
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The National
232 W Hancock Ave
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Our FAVORITE celebration spot for a fine dining. The food and service are top notch, with a local seasonal menu. Athens at it's best: you can enjoy black tie food in jeans and and a tee shirt and no one will bat an eye, or you can wear your ball gown!
Oysters in Athens? Yes! Simple menu, small plates, great drinks. Charming local favorite.
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Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince Ave
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Oysters in Athens? Yes! Simple menu, small plates, great drinks. Charming local favorite.
Another Athens institution, this indulgent vegetarian restaurant has something for everyone, daily specials, ample portions, and the cakes are ridiculously fun.
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The Grit
199 Prince Ave
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Another Athens institution, this indulgent vegetarian restaurant has something for everyone, daily specials, ample portions, and the cakes are ridiculously fun.
This is one of those rare, special restaurants where the owner personally cooks all of your food himself and checks in with you during your meal. Come here for a peaceful meal from a menu of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes including lovely hummus, olives and grape leaves. There is also a small grocery section with some staples you can't find anywhere else in town such as pomegranate molasses and sumac.
The Sultan
1074 Baxter St
This is one of those rare, special restaurants where the owner personally cooks all of your food himself and checks in with you during your meal. Come here for a peaceful meal from a menu of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes including lovely hummus, olives and grape leaves. There is also a small grocery section with some staples you can't find anywhere else in town such as pomegranate molasses and sumac.

Essentials

Small enough for a truly quick and easy grocery trip with excellent staples, fresh produce, ready to eat goodies, beer and wine. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
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Daily Groceries Co-Op
1190 Prince Ave
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Small enough for a truly quick and easy grocery trip with excellent staples, fresh produce, ready to eat goodies, beer and wine. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Pharmacy: Established as family owned downtown pharmacy in 1961. You will get nothing but old-fashioned, genuine service at this place.
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Ted's Most Best
254 West Washington Street
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Pharmacy: Established as family owned downtown pharmacy in 1961. You will get nothing but old-fashioned, genuine service at this place.

Parks & Nature

Great local route for hiking, jogging, and walking. Dogs okay on leash.
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North Oconee River Greenway
139 Ruth Street
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Great local route for hiking, jogging, and walking. Dogs okay on leash.
This not-so-secret-anymore urban waterfall - with swimming hole and sandy beach offers a feeling of whimsy and adventure for sure. I can't vouch for cleanliness, but is it still a magical spot to find, especially if you catch it when it's quiet. Or if you like beer pong go on a hot weekend afternoon.
Redneck Beach
This not-so-secret-anymore urban waterfall - with swimming hole and sandy beach offers a feeling of whimsy and adventure for sure. I can't vouch for cleanliness, but is it still a magical spot to find, especially if you catch it when it's quiet. Or if you like beer pong go on a hot weekend afternoon.
More than 300 acres of gardens and hiking trails. This is a beautiful spot year round.
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Botanical Gardens station
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More than 300 acres of gardens and hiking trails. This is a beautiful spot year round.
This creek "beach" is well maintained, affordable and can be really relaxing.
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桑迪溪公园
400 Bob Holman Rd
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This creek "beach" is well maintained, affordable and can be really relaxing.

Arts & Culture

this giant pink house from 1844 hides in plain site. It was moved out of town, them moved back! More than just an elementary school field trip destination, this historic monument appeals to art and history buffs with a sense of curiosity and ennui.
TRR Cobb House
175 Hill St
this giant pink house from 1844 hides in plain site. It was moved out of town, them moved back! More than just an elementary school field trip destination, this historic monument appeals to art and history buffs with a sense of curiosity and ennui.
Enjoy rotating contemporary exhibits in the main gallery, or take a time machine to the early 20th century at the attached Ware-Lyndon House historic museum. Thoughtfully curated and admission is free!
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Lyndon House Arts Center
211 Hoyt St
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Enjoy rotating contemporary exhibits in the main gallery, or take a time machine to the early 20th century at the attached Ware-Lyndon House historic museum. Thoughtfully curated and admission is free!

Drinks & Nightlife

This world famous Athens music venue does not disappoint. It is a very memorable, intimate spot to see a special show. If your favorite band is playing here, you should really go!
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40 Watt Club
285 W Washington St
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This world famous Athens music venue does not disappoint. It is a very memorable, intimate spot to see a special show. If your favorite band is playing here, you should really go!

Entertainment & Activities

Awesome arthouse movie theatre with snacks, great drinks and coffee and a super cool and comfortable lobby area. Generally a limited but amazing choice of movies showing, look out for live music and other events in the lobby or the lab.
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Ciné
234 W Hancock Ave
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Awesome arthouse movie theatre with snacks, great drinks and coffee and a super cool and comfortable lobby area. Generally a limited but amazing choice of movies showing, look out for live music and other events in the lobby or the lab.