Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, GA
Places to go in Athens-Clarke County
68 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Nightlife
40 Watt Club
Established bar & music venue featuring performers ranging from local to national acts.
285 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Nightlife
Allgood Lounge
Signature cocktails & a variety of beers in a vibrant scene with large TVs & a rooftop tiki bar.
256 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Outdoors
Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
Woodlands, wetlands & a historic cabin on 225 acres, plus visitors' center for interactive exhibits.
293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Family
Bear Hollow Zoo
Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail, 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Outdoors
Ben Burton Park
Small riverside park with wooded hiking trails suitable for dogs, plus a ramp for kayaks & canoes.
615 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Food & Drink
Big City Bread Cafe
Casual, family-run cafe serving locally sourced American fare plus housemade bread & pastries.
393 N Finley St C, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Outdoors
Bishop Park
33-acre park housing ball fields, paved trails & tennis courts, plus picnic pavilions & playgrounds.
705 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Outdoors
Dudley Park
This 24-acre tract of tranquil woods & fields features several picnic tables & a BBQ grill.
100 Dudley Park Rd, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Wellness
Eden Head Spa & Body Massage House and Day Spa
5765 Old Winder Hwy, Braselton, GA 30517, USA
Food & Drink
Five and Ten
Upscale spot for creative, contemporary Southern cooking with Sunday brunch & weekly burger nights.
1073 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605, USA
Wellness
Foot Palace Reflexology Massage Spa Athens
196 Alps Rd Ste 31, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Shopping
For U Dress, Prom, Bridal & Evening Gown
Georgia Square Mall, 3700 Atlanta Hwy #15, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Outdoors
Fort Yargo State Park
Historic fort in a state park with campsites, yurts, trails & a beach on a 260-acre lake.
210 S Broad St, Winder, GA 30680, USA
Family
Funopolis Family Fun Center
Indoor & outdoor kid-friendly activities such as bumper cars, go-karts, mini-golf & laser tag.
40155 US-441, Commerce, GA 30529, USA
Food & Drink
George's Lowcountry Table
Laid-back, airy restaurant & bar offering traditional Southern food for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
420 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Arts & Culture
Georgia Museum of Art
Long-standing art museum at University of Georgia hosting rotating exhibits & educational programs.
90 Carlton St, Athens, GA 30602, USA
Shopping
Georgia Spa Company
2375 W Broad St Ste B, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Nightlife
Georgia Theatre
Landmark standing-room-only rock 'n' roll venue with a rooftop restaurant & bar.
215 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Outdoors
Hard Labor Creek State Park
Park & campground with hiking trails, an 18-hole golf course, plus a lake for swimming & boating.
5 Hard Labor Creek Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663, USA
Food & Drink
Hendershot's
Coffee shop & bar in a former gas station offering a casual Southern menu, live music & local art.
237 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Food & Drink
Hi-Lo Lounge
Chill spot for globally inspired sandwiches, vegan bites, local craft beer & inventive cocktails.
1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Food & Drink
Hilltop Grille
Casual, old-fashioned steakhouse & seafood restaurant with Georgia football-themed artwork & a bar.
2310 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Outdoors
Historic Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Riverside campground featuring a 229-ft. wooden covered bridge, the longest in Georgia.
650 Watson Mill, Comer, GA 30629, USA