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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Spring in Athens is all about appreciating the beautiful weather, getting outdoors, and enjoying spring festivals and events. It's one of the best times of the year to visit, because there are so many things to do in Athens in the spring. We know you'll love these nature walks, patio dining, the…
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Lucky you! St. Patrick’s Day in Athens is right around the corner! Here you will find your guide to St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the Classic City. From brewery bashes to community events, we have got you covered! Breweries and Bars to Celebrate At Athens Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl on…
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Athens, Georgia, has plenty of things to do and to experience duringBlack History Month. Each year, we look forward to celebrating and honoring African-American heritage and the numerous contributions Black Athenians have made to our community…
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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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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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