Couldn't get a ticket to the Georgia Bulldogs footballgame? Don't fret! Athens wasn't named the Best College Town in America for nothing, making the Classic City the best place to be on Saturdays, whether you have a ticket or not…
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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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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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Meetings are a key driver of Georgia’s economy and workforce, playing a vital role in fueling other industries. Meetings and conventions directly supports thousands of jobs and helps power small and local businesses throughout Georgia, including in Athens. Visit Athens and The Classic Center are…
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Author: Hope S. Philbrick It’s easy to be frugal and thoughtful at the same time when planning a date night in Athens, Georgia. Make a good impression and have fun without emptying your wallet at these restaurants where great vibes, amazing food, and fantastic drinks are standards. Since one person’s cheap is another’s expensive, how did we decide what’s a bargain? All the restaurants on this alphabetical list have plenty of satiating entrées on their dinner menus for under $15. Bon appétit, y’all…
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Pickleball has arrived in Athens! This entertaining mixture of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong has been enjoying a surge in popularity around the world in the past few years. And now that it’s all over town, we’ve put together a list of the best pickleball courts in Athens. Pickleball is easier…
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As a new year approaches, Athens is getting some fresh new color! Check out these revitalizations, anniversaries, new shops and more of what's new in Athens that will enhance local life and the visitor experience in 2023 and beyond. COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS, ATTRACTIONS & ANNIVERSARIES: Downtown…
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Where is the best place to ice skate in northeast Georgia? Right here in downtown Athens, at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center. Athens has the largest indoor ice skating rink in the area. It's National Hockey League regulation sized, so there's plenty of room to pull out your best moves (or…
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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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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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