Kait & Danny's Athens Guidebook
Food scene
There are LOTS of tasty options to eat around Athens- these are a few of our favorites.
Tasty Cuban-inspired food, Latin music, & eclectic décor. This location on the East Side serves alcohol, and accepts credit cards (cash/check only at the Lumpkin St. location)
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Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StTasty Cuban-inspired food, Latin music, & eclectic décor. This location on the East Side serves alcohol, and accepts credit cards (cash/check only at the Lumpkin St. location)
‘Southern Fun Dining’, with delicious options for breakfast & lunch. Get there early to avoid the brunch crowd!
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Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak Street‘Southern Fun Dining’, with delicious options for breakfast & lunch. Get there early to avoid the brunch crowd!
An Athens legend. Vegetarian/vegan fare sure to delight even the biggest carnivore.
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The Grit
199 Prince AveAn Athens legend. Vegetarian/vegan fare sure to delight even the biggest carnivore.
Downtown gastropub with a wide selection of beers & cocktails, plus the tastiest fries in town.
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Trappeze Pub
269 N Hull StDowntown gastropub with a wide selection of beers & cocktails, plus the tastiest fries in town.
Fresh baked everything, with indoor and outdoor seating options.
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Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StFresh baked everything, with indoor and outdoor seating options.
Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine, right in Athens. We love their flavorful meat + veggie dishes (or all-veggie options available), and supporting women-owned small businesses!
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Mannaweenta Restaurant
1055 Gaines School RdEthiopian/Eritrean cuisine, right in Athens. We love their flavorful meat + veggie dishes (or all-veggie options available), and supporting women-owned small businesses!
An English pub right in Five Points. We love the beer selection and the fish & chips!
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The Royal Peasant
1675 S Lumpkin StAn English pub right in Five Points. We love the beer selection and the fish & chips!
Things to do (outdoor)
Over 300 acres of gardens and wooded trails to explore, with a dedicated children's garden. Free!
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 South Milledge AvenueOver 300 acres of gardens and wooded trails to explore, with a dedicated children's garden. Free!
Walk through the zoo and forested park trails to see native Georgia wildlife. Free!
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Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
293 Gran Ellen DrWalk through the zoo and forested park trails to see native Georgia wildlife. Free!
Take a walk through Dudley Park, at the confluence of Trail Creek and the North Oconee River.
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Dudley Park
100 Dudley Park RdTake a walk through Dudley Park, at the confluence of Trail Creek and the North Oconee River.
Take a self-guided walking tour of UGA- the birthplace of public higher education in America! Download a map from the UGA Visitor Center at https://visit.uga.edu/_assets/documents/uga-self-guided-tour.pdf
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University of Georgia
Herty DriveTake a self-guided walking tour of UGA- the birthplace of public higher education in America! Download a map from the UGA Visitor Center at https://visit.uga.edu/_assets/documents/uga-self-guided-tour.pdf
Breweries & Bars
Great beer and atmosphere, right downtown. Also hosts the Wednesday evening Athens Farmers Market (4-7pm; Apr. to Nov.)
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Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveGreat beer and atmosphere, right downtown. Also hosts the Wednesday evening Athens Farmers Market (4-7pm; Apr. to Nov.)
Indoor/outdoor space, with tasty beers and local music many nights.
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Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdIndoor/outdoor space, with tasty beers and local music many nights.
Located a little bit north of town, SBC is a laid back brewery option, with a large outdoor area and frequent live music.
38 molta ag muintir na háite
The Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind BlvdLocated a little bit north of town, SBC is a laid back brewery option, with a large outdoor area and frequent live music.
Downtown, but away from the undergrad bar crowds. :)
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Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetDowntown, but away from the undergrad bar crowds. :)
Things to do (indoor)
Located on the UGA campus, the art museum is home to rotating art exhibits and permanent collections. Free!
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Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StLocated on the UGA campus, the art museum is home to rotating art exhibits and permanent collections. Free!
Nearby Grocery Stores
In case you need to grab groceries or other supplies during your stay
Kroger
191 Alps RdPublix Super Market at Georgetown Square
1860 Barnett Shoals RdALDI
1055 Gaines School RdWalmart Supercenter
4375 Lexington Rd