24 Hours in Athens: Foodie Edition

By Visit Athens GA on Feb. 17, 2025

It’s a fact: Athens, GA, with its diverse, vibrant culinary culture, is one of the best places for foodies on the planet. USA Today agrees, calling Athens one of the most underrated food cities in the South. With so much fantastic fare, you might need a lifetime to try it all. So, we’ve stuffed our faces for you in the name of research. Here are our top Athens restaurant recommendations, for any and every time of day. BREAKFAST Start your day the Athens way at one of the Classic City’s breakfast destinations. Head to Mama’s Boy for Southern staples like Georgia peach french toast and biscuits & gravy. Or stop into Donderos’ and receive 5% off breakfast, including grit boats and their iconic Ath-hash…

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Why to Visit Athens, GA in 2025

By Visit Athens GA on Dec. 30, 2024

Athens, Georgia, invites travelers to immerse themselves in its vibrant and creative energy in 2025. The year ahead brings an exciting array of new attractions, special events and milestone celebrations that further enrich the city’s storied cultural scene. As Athens continues to build on its…

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5 Things to Know About Ice Skating in Athens, GA

By Visit Athens GA on Dec. 02, 2024

Where is the best place to ice skate in northeast Georgia? Right here in downtown Athens, at 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center. Find the NHL Regulation sized rink, smooth and sparkling and ready for your next skate! Here's what you need to know about ice skating in Athens, Georgia: Athens…

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Holiday Markets in Athens, Georgia

By Visit Athens GA on Nov. 11, 2024

We always look forward to Holiday Markets in Athens, Georgia. The cheer in the air, bows on boxes, and all those makers showing off their amazing talents! Local Athens holiday markets are the perfect opportunity to find truly personal gift ideas. After all, you'll find many of Athens' talented artists all in one place! …

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Halloween Festivities in Athens, GA

By Visit Athens GA on Sep. 23, 2024

There are so many fun things to do for Halloween in Athens, Georgia! The creative energy Athens is known for is on full display for Halloween. Exhibit one is the only-in-Athens Wild Rumpus Spectacle, a costumed parade throughdowntown that YOU can join! There are also plenty of other Halloween events and happenings, like Zombie Farms, a haunted outdoor trail, haunted tours of Athens, and family-friendly Halloween fun, too. Check out these Halloween ideas and plan a getaway to Athens this October…

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Local Music Guide: Timi Conley

By Visit Athens GA on Sep. 17, 2024

In your opinion what distinguishes Athens music scene from other destinations and how would you describe how special it is to you? Artists choose Athens Georgia to have fun and create with their friends, to be themselves, and to experiment. Athens doesn't have the competition or the hustle of…

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Indulge Your Taste Buds with the Best Brunch in Athens, GA

By Visit Athens GA on Apr. 22, 2024

“To brunch or not to brunch, that is never the question,” a wise man once said. Okay, so nobody actually said that, but it is a known fact that brunch is a favorite meal of the day. And if you haven’t had brunch in Athens, Georgia, then you haven’t had brunch. This iconic college town is home to droves of delicious destinations. Here are five favorites of visitors and locals alike…

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R.E.M. Athens Itinerary

By Visit Athens GA on Jan. 02, 2024

Discover R.E.M.'s Hometown of Athens, Georgia…

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Fun for All Ages: Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Athens, Georgia

By Visit Athens GA on Jul. 10, 2023

Summer’s 'fun under the sun’ reputation isn’t without its challenges: Temperatures will rise, mosquitoes will bite, toddlers will melt into tantrums, and teens will get sassy and roll their eyes. Keep your cool. Pack up the car and drive to Athens, Georgia to break up the family’s routine and get out of the house for a totalshift in mood. Eliminate boredom, alleviate stress, have fun, and perhaps even learn something. Athens is less than an hour from north Atlanta, Georgia, suburbs and an under two-hour drive down I-85 from Greenville, South Carolina. So relief is at hand before that chorus of “Are we there yet?” even starts…

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Escape to Athens this Summer

By Visit Athens GA on May. 08, 2023

More than just a college town, Athens is a wonderful getaway on any day,in any season. Make your escape to Athens this summer - we are just 60 miles northeast of Atlanta, so close to everywhere in Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee too. Creativity and color fill the city, from the blossoming gardens to the rich arts scene to the restaurants that inspired R.E.M.’s album titles and the storied Athens music scene that's alive and well today. There’s no better time than now to spend a few days in this energetic town…

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