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OUR CITY - OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Located in Clarke County, the quintessential college town of Athens, Georgia is all about the Dawgs!  Home to the University of Georgia, Athens bleeds red and black all year long. Because the city is so student-friendly, it ranks amongst the most affordable cities in the country, and is considered one of the top college towns and best craft beer cities, according to Fortune Magazine.

Athens features the university’s beautiful campus, stunning architecture, historic monuments, and a close-knit community of students and faculty. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the UGA Arboretum, the Georgia Museum of Art, and the one-and-only Sanford Stadium. Athens’ thriving downtown district is home to some of the best restaurants, bars, specialty shops, and boutiques in the state, like the famous Mama’s Boy off Oak Street. Whether you’re interested in sports, live music, modern art, literary history, craft beer, or top-notch cuisine, this historic city has you covered.

Although Athens is known for being a hip college town, you don’t have to be a student or faculty member to enjoy this lively city. City parks, supermarkets, shopping malls, public schools, golf courses, and cozy residential streets are beloved by the Athens’ community.

Click below to learn just a few things about the great city of Athens, Georgia!

The live music scene of Athens, GA is one of a kind. Starting in Athens, R.E.M., The B-52s, Drive-By Truckers, and Widespread Panic have gone on to achieve international acclaim. The Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt Club are the go-to places for up and coming acts as well as headliner performances in a variety of genres. Regularly hosting instrumental and classical music, Broadway shows, and much more, the Classic Center Theatre and UGA Performing Arts Center are spacious venues that you don't want to miss!
Known far and wide, immerse yourself in Athens thriving art scene. Kick off your tour with a visit to Georgia's official state museum - The Georgia Museum of Art located on the UGA campus. Or, venture downtown and discover other unique venues including Lyndon House Arts Center which boasts expansive galleries, a variety of worshops and even a children's wing. Round out the day at Cine - Athens' local art-house cinema.
We love talking food, and drink! If you like to seek out award-winning chefs and restaurants, Athens has you covered. If Thai is your vibe, Puma Yu's is the place to go. The Vietnamese-inspired platings at Pretty Boy are pretty fabulous! Try Clocked! for its wide-range of burger creations or try any of the great patio dining experiences around Athens like Ted's Most Best, Last Resort, Big City Bread or Saucehouse Barbecue. Whatever your palate, you'll find something to satisfy your taste buds.
Are you a history buff? Take part in a tour like the Athens Haunted History, Athens Music History, and Heritage Shuttle tours. The Athens Beer Trail is more than a tasting adventure. You will visit local breweries, discovering their approach to the craft while making new friends, enjoying new flavors and taking in the Athens creative vibe. Get a glimpse into the lives and legacy of antebellum Athens as you tour historic house museums and accompanying gardens.
Find some space and a breath of fresh air at Sandy Creek Park and Nature Center, Walker Park, or Oconee Rivers Greenway, where you can fish, kayak, walk, bike, skate, hike or picnic. Grab a friend, or man's best friend, and bike The Firefly Trail, nestled in the heart of downtown Athens. And, the 323-acre botanical garden on the Middle Oconee River serves as a cultural,, edicational and recreational facility and is one of Athens' most visit attraction.
If shopping-therapy calms your mind, Athens offers a unique blend of specialty shops, artist studios and national retailers. Beechwood is home to both major department stores and local retailers, as well as a movie theater and specialty shops. For a refreshing, relaxing experience, visit any one of the many spas and salons throughout the city. Breath deep and relax while walking the stress away on the miles of nature trails winding through the Botanical Gardens.