Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Great local fair with a Mexican-inspired menu. Great for meat lovers, vegetarians, vegans, and those on a gluten-free diet. The bar, Casa Cantina is connected. Often there are good bands playing at the Cantina.
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Casa Nueva
4 W State StGreat local fair with a Mexican-inspired menu. Great for meat lovers, vegetarians, vegans, and those on a gluten-free diet. The bar, Casa Cantina is connected. Often there are good bands playing at the Cantina.
This restaurant is known for delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes and a comfortable atmosphere.
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Restaurant Salaam
21 W Washington StThis restaurant is known for delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes and a comfortable atmosphere.
Zoe
24 1/2 E State StZoe offers fine dining, fine wine, and excellent service!
Kindred Market
284 E State StDrinks & Nightlife
Jackie O's is a craft brewery that also sells food -- lots of local farmers are represented. This is also a good venue for live music, and they have a nice beer garden if the weather permits.
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Jackie O's Public House & Brewpub
22 W Union StJackie O's is a craft brewery that also sells food -- lots of local farmers are represented. This is also a good venue for live music, and they have a nice beer garden if the weather permits.
The Union
18 W Union StThis is a great place to hear live bands. Also has a roomy beer garden out back.
Parks & Nature
Sells Park is one of Athens' best kept secrets. Avon Pl. is just off East State, across from shopping. Drive to the very end of Avon Pl. and you'll see a parking area and signs to the trails that will lead you to a beautiful adventure!
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Sells Park
Avon PlaceSells Park is one of Athens' best kept secrets. Avon Pl. is just off East State, across from shopping. Drive to the very end of Avon Pl. and you'll see a parking area and signs to the trails that will lead you to a beautiful adventure!
Arts & Culture
The Kennedy Museum has outstanding exhibitions, a great view of Athens, and is part of the historic Ridges area.
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Kennedy Museum of Art
100 Ridges CirThe Kennedy Museum has outstanding exhibitions, a great view of Athens, and is part of the historic Ridges area.
Essentials
You can get almost anything you need at Kroger. If you don't find it there, Walmart is right next door.
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Kroger station
You can get almost anything you need at Kroger. If you don't find it there, Walmart is right next door.
Getting Around
Athens has a terrific transit system if you'd like to simply park your car and let someone else do the driving as you sight-see.
Athens Public Transit
397 W State StAthens has a terrific transit system if you'd like to simply park your car and let someone else do the driving as you sight-see.