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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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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Shop local this holiday season and give Athens gifts as part of a Georgia Made Georgia Grown holiday! Athens is home to a long list of locally-owned businesses that offer a variety of unique and locally-made items and experiences. Even Expedia named Athens as one of the Best American towns for…
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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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October is spooky season here in Athens, Georgia. Every southern town worth its salt has a few ghosts in the attic, and October and Halloween is the perfect time to give thoseghost stories and legends some special attention. Here's a roundup of haunted places, frights and sights in Athens. …
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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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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…
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Fall is in full swing and football fans have lots to celebrate with the Dawgs' exciting start to the season! Sports fanatics just can't get enough of the hype and fortunately they don't have to--fall isn't just for football! Plenty of UGA teams have kicked off their season's in Athens, and there are…
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Who's up for a July 4th getaway? Look no further than Athens, Georgia, for a weekend full of Fourth of July festivities, including music, food, festival entertainmentand of course, fireworks! …
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