Unveil the hidden gem of fall festivals and events in Athens, GA - a destination that goes far beyond football fever! Fall isn't just a season here; it's a sensational celebration of artistry, music, and community spirit that you won't want to miss. As the leaves turn brilliant hues of yellow and…
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Whether your college time has started, are here for orientation or are still deciding if UGA’s right for you, take some time to explore the Classic City like the locals do! You’ll discover why Athens is the perfect college home for your next four years, and parents, you'll find that visiting your…
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Rainbow Crosswalk Part of the East Clayton Street Improvement Project in 2022, the rainbow crosswalk in downtown Athens adds stripes of color across all four roadways at the intersection of College Avenue and Clayton Street. The Athens Rainbow Crosswalk Initiative was started in 2019 by Cameron…
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Excited about Pride this year? So are we! We caught up with Cameron Jay Harrelson, the immediate past president of Athens Pride & Queer Collective and the parade and festival organizer/director to get you all the details on how to have the best Pride experience possible! What’s your favorite thing…
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It's date night in Athens. Your favorite person is counting on you to come up with an activity for a night they'll never forget. Where do you take them? Luckily for you, we've got you covered with 10 fun dates you probably haven't tried yet! 1. Active Climbing Check out Active Climbing for an…
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Mimi Maumus is an Athens chef hailing from New Orleans, who takes her roots and her Southern culture and blends them in fascinating ways to create the menu at home.made. In the words of Mimi, when it comes to her friends also in Athens food and beverage, she says there’s a good mix of “diversity and…
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Check out a woman-owned business on your trip to Athens, especially during women's history month! Athens has a beautiful variety of entrepreneurs, each with their own niche talents and offerings. Make sure you sample all the ways to enjoy Athens, presented by the women of the Classic City. Here are a few listed below! …
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We talk a lot about the Athens Beer Trail here in the Classic City, but Athens isn't just an All-American beer town. Wine enthusiasts rejoice! Not only can you find a fantastic array of vino all over Athens year-round, but on February 3-5 you can experience a weekend of exquisite taste, Athens Wine…
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We love sharing the unique experiences only Athens has to offer. Join us in taking a look back at the top Visit Athens, GA Instagram posts of 2022, and get inspired to come explore the Classic City! We all loved seeing the cool cat, @jackdanielsthekitten, running with the big Dawgs at the Georgia…
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The leaves aren't the only thing changing in Athens this fall, some of our favorite Athens restaurants are switching up their menus to give you a taste of the season.Here are some of our favorite fall flavors you've got to try: …
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