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10+ Great Cheap Date Restaurants in Athens

By Visit Athens GA on Feb. 06, 2023

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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New Things to Try in Athens in the New Year

By Visit Athens GA on Dec. 19, 2022

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…

5 Things to Know About Ice Skating in Athens, GA

By Visit Athens GA on Nov. 21, 2022

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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Holiday Markets in Athens, Georgia

By Visit Athens GA on Nov. 07, 2022

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 Oct. 10, 2022

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…

Top Places to Watch a UGA Football Game in Athens

By Visit Athens GA on Aug. 31, 2022

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 town the best place to be on Saturdays, whether you have a ticket or not…

Chill Out at the Georgia Museum of Art

By Visit Athens GA on Apr. 05, 2022

As summer draws to a close, the Georgia weather is still keeping the temperatures up. The Georgia Museum of Art has to maintain temperature and humidity levels within tight guidelines to protect and preserve the art. That means that when it’s hot and humid out, you can find the opposite conditions…

Escape to Athens this Summer

By Visit Athens GA on Mar. 22, 2022

A City of Champions. Between the Hedges, and Beyond. Whether you’re new to the scene, an alumnus of the University of Georgia, or a local Athenian, you will hear “There’s nothing like a Saturday in Athens” from almost anyone you ask. That’s especially true with the Bulldogs crowned the 2021 college football national champions, along with the title of "Best College Town in the South" by Southern Living for 2022. Athens is indeed a city of champions between the hedges in Sanford Stadium and beyond. While the collegiate city is well-known for its Bulldog spirit – as shown by red and black on every corner in the fall – sports aren’t the only reason to explore Athens. More than just a college town, Athens is a wonderful getaway on any day,in any season. 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. There’s no better time than now to spend a few days in this energetic town just 60 miles northeast of Atlanta…

Athens Family Survival Guide

By Visit Athens GA on May. 27, 2021

How to Survive Summer with the Kids Even love needs a little help sometimes. We’ve got you covered. By Hope S. Philbrick 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 seismic shift in mood. Eliminate boredom, alleviate stress, have fun, and perhaps even learn something. Athens is close—it’s less than an hour from north Atlanta, Ga., suburbs and an easy under two-hour drive down I-85 from Greenville, S.C.—so relief is at hand before that chorus of “Are we there yet?” even starts…

Cinco de Mayo in Athens

By Visit Athens GA on May. 03, 2021

Athens loves a good party, and Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to celebrate. You'll find food & drink specials at restaurants around town. Here are Athens Mexican and Latin-Caribbean restaurants to check out for your Cinco de Mayo plans…

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10+ Great Cheap Date Restaurants in Athens

New Things to Try in Athens in the New Year

5 Things to Know About Ice Skating in Athens, GA

Holiday Markets in Athens, Georgia

Halloween Festivities in Athens, GA

Top Places to Watch a UGA Football Game in Athens

Chill Out at the Georgia Museum of Art

Escape to Athens this Summer

Athens Family Survival Guide

Cinco de Mayo in Athens