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.

1000 Faces Coffee

Food & Drink

1000 Faces Coffee

510 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA

40 Watt Club

Nightlife

40 Watt Club

Established bar & music venue featuring performers ranging from local to national acts.

285 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601, USA

Allgood Lounge

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

Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail

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

Bear Hollow Zoo

Family

Bear Hollow Zoo

Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail, 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA

Ben Burton Park

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

Big City Bread Cafe

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

Bishop Park

Outdoors

Bishop Park

33-acre park housing ball fields, paved trails & tennis courts, plus picnic pavilions & playgrounds.

705 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA

Dudley Park

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

Eden Head Spa & Body Massage House and Day Spa

Wellness

Eden Head Spa & Body Massage House and Day Spa

5765 Old Winder Hwy, Braselton, GA 30517, USA

Five and Ten

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

Foot Palace Reflexology Massage Spa Athens

Wellness

Foot Palace Reflexology Massage Spa Athens

196 Alps Rd Ste 31, Athens, GA 30606, USA

For U Dress, Prom, Bridal & Evening Gown

Shopping

For U Dress, Prom, Bridal & Evening Gown

Georgia Square Mall, 3700 Atlanta Hwy #15, Athens, GA 30606, USA

Fort Yargo State Park

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

Funopolis Family Fun Center

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

George's Lowcountry Table

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

Georgia Museum of Art

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

Georgia Spa Company

Shopping

Georgia Spa Company

2375 W Broad St Ste B, Athens, GA 30606, USA

Georgia Theatre

Nightlife

Georgia Theatre

Landmark standing-room-only rock 'n' roll venue with a rooftop restaurant & bar.

215 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601, USA

Hard Labor Creek State Park

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

Hendershot's

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

Hi-Lo Lounge

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

Hilltop Grille

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

Historic Watson Mill Bridge State Park

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