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ATHENS WELCOME CENTER280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601706-353-1820, toll free 866-455-1820 AthensWelcomeCenter.com Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. Downtown Map, D2

Make this your first stop in Athens for expert advice, free maps & brochures, plus guided (w/reservation), self-guided, podcast & audio tours from Classic City Tours. See map, p. 17, for coupon and tour schedule!

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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA VISITORS CENTERFour Towers Building, 405 College Station Rd., Athens, GA 30602706-542-0842Visit.UGA.eduMon.–Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., selected Saturdays 10 a.m.–3 p.m. UGA Map, D6Closed on Sundays, UGA holidays, & home football gamedays.

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The Athens Visitors Guide is produced by the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee that errors have not occurred or that dates, times, phone numbers, and other information have not changed. Published August 2014.

CONTENTSTop 10 6Get creative, dance the night away, or take a walk back in time for just a few of the top 10 best things to do in Athens.

Local Flavors 8Arts, crafts, meals, and produce

Downtown 9Vintage, locally made items and music

Brew Scene 10Craft beers and more

Live Music Central 11Hundreds of bands call Athens home

Arts 12Museums, galleries, and studios

Heritage 13Take a walk through history

Sports & Outdoors 14Cheer on our top sports teams

Maps 16

Gardens 20Take a stroll or hike

Festivals & Events 21Celebrating local music and arts

More Info 22Quick facts about the area

Attraction Listings 23

Dining Guide 24

Accommodations 29

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TOP 10Athens is home to the Georgia Museum of Art, the state’s official museum, along with numerous galleries showcasing the work of local, regional, national, and international artists. Be here on Third Thursdays when galleries offer extended evening hours and special events!

Find more details on the best to see and do on the following pages.

SAVOR LOCAL FLAVORS

Athens is a rising star on the food scene with two Top Chef alums among our many talented chefs creating exceptional menus from local, seasonal, and sustainable fare. Take one of Georgia Food Tours’ (founded in Athens!) exceptional walking tours of restaurants and get the scoop on the farm-to-table journey.

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Our restored historic downtown district is teeming with local shops, restaurants, and music venues. You’ll uncover vintage and locally-made goods plus other choice finds at shops like Agora, Masada, and Frontier. Browse for records at Wuxtry, where members of R.E.M. first met.

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5 FEEL THE CREATIVE ENERGY 6 7 WALK BACK

IN TIMECross over Broad Street and venture back two centuries to the early days of America’s first state-chartered college, the University of Georgia. Historic North Campus is modeled after Yale University. The Athens Welcome Center offers daily guided Classic City Tours plus self-guided tours of our historic house museums and neighborhoods, full of Antebellum splendor.

CHEER ON THE DAWGS

Athens’ population doubles on home football weekends, but that’s not the only time to catch some top sports action. UGA is home to 19 Division I sports teams, plus club teams such as the Ice Dogs (yes, ice hockey in Athens!).


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SIP A LOCAL BREW

Athens has been called the “Next Great Craft-Brew Town” by FirstWeFeast.com. Learn how award-winning beer is made and sample various styles and flavors at a tour of Terrapin Beer Co., Creature Comforts Brewing Co., or (coming late 2014) the Southern Brewing Company. These local favorites and hundreds more are available at beer hot spots like Trappeze Pub and The Globe, or check out what’s on tap at Copper Creek Brewing Company.

3 4 GET YOUR GROOVE ONAthens has been called “Live Music Central” by The New York Times, and the best college music scene by Rolling Stone. Perhaps best known as home to R.E.M., the B-52’s, and Widespread Panic, hundreds of bands still call Athens home. See live music nightly at acclaimed venues like the Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt Club.

9 VENTURE OUTTake a walk (or hike, or climb, or kayak) that’s a bit off the beaten path at Athens’ expansive selection of athletic facilities, natural resources, parks, and recreation areas.

10 CELEBRATE FESTIVALS!Catch the sights and sounds of Athens at seasonal festivals such as summer music & arts at AthFest, a Halloween Wild Rumpus parade through downtown streets, holiday splendor and ice skating at Christmas at The Classic Center, food & wine events each winter, and the Athens Twilight Criterium each spring.

8 STROLL THROUGH A GARDENThe State Botanical Garden of Georgia features 313 acres of themed gardens, plus nature trails for hiking and birding and a stunning tropical conservatory. Other local gardens display the best of 19th century plantings all the way to today’s “Athens Best” at the Trial Gardens at UGA.

“GEORGIA’S GOURMET DESTINATION.”— THECULTURETRIP.COM

“AMONG 7 UP-AND-COMING FOOD CITIES AROUND THE U.S.” — ZAGAT

INSIDER TIPSBeloved Food Network host Alton Brown is a UGA Grad.

TOP CHEFS: Hugh Acheson (Five & Ten,

The National) and Whitney Otawka

(Cinco y Diez) have appeared on the Bravo TV series. Acheson is

also a two-time James Beard Award Winner.

FLAVORSSAVORLOCAL

DON’T MISS:Start your day off right at Jittery Joe’s Coffee Roaster with

an informal tour and inside look at coffee roasting while you take in the aroma and taste of freshly roasted beans.

Check out our Farmers Markets, in season April-December! More than just fresh fruit and vegetables, you’ll find meat & dairy, artisan items for home & bath, and Athens’ famous homegrown live music.

Discover authentic Athens finds from our local creative community.

Join in a Georgia Food Tour of Athens to sample delicious specialties from locally owned eateries and markets as restaurant owners, chefs, and farmers share their stories. The easy-paced walk also includes fascinating stories about local music, architecture, and lifestyles.

Go up on the roof! The Rooftop by the Branded Butcher, at the famed Georgia Theatre, is open for lunch and dinner and offers not only striking sunsets, but also a selection of locally-sourced food, an expansive drink menu, live music, and dance parties late into the night.

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10 GREAT COLLEGE TOWNS— U.S. NEWS

INSIDER TIPDowntown Athens

Gift Certificates may be purchased

at the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and

can be redeemed at local stores and

restaurants.

DOWNTOWNEXPLORE

Explore other hip areas like Normaltown, Boulevard, and Five Points.

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“AMERICA’S PRETTIEST TOWNS”

— FORBES.COM

DON’T MISS:Athens’ restored Victorian-

era downtown historic district is both charming and walkable. It stays vibrant at all hours of the day and night with an amazing mix of professional offices amidst local shops, restaurants, and world-renowned clubs.

Walk down Clayton Street for shop after shop filled with one-of-a-kind and locally made products. Look for R. Wood ceramics to grace your table, Bee Natural luminaries for any décor, and hand-crafted leather goods at Masada. Grab some UGA Bulldogs gear to mark your time in Athens, and don’t forget — a college town makes for some of the best consignment and vintage shopping around!

Take time to stop for a meal or cool beverage at one of the many local restaurants with sidewalk tables. Athens has great weather most of the year, and great people watching all the time!


INSIDER TIPSAdmission to Terrapin and

Creature Comforts is FREE and open to all ages. Those 21 and older may purchase a glass, which includes

tastings.

Keep up with fast-moving

developments on the local beer scene at @VisitAthensGA, as we expect a third

brewery to open later in 2014, plus

other plans are also in the works!

SIP A LOCALBREW

TERRAPIN: “THE 25 BEST CRAFT BREWERIES IN THE U.S.”— COMPLEX.COM

AMERICA’S BEST BARS

TRAPPEZE PUB“America’s Best College Bars”

— Travel + Leisure

“America’s 100 Best Beer Bars”

— DRAFT magazine

THE GLOBE“Best Bars in America”

— Esquire

ROYAL PEASANT“101 Best Sports Bars

in the Country” — CNN

“THE NEXT GREAT CRAFT BEER TOWN.”— FIRSTWEFEAST.COM

DON’T MISS:Learn how award-winning brews are crafted

at one of Athens’ local breweries. Terrapin first burst onto the scene in 2002 when their Rye Pale Ale won a Gold Medal at the American Beer Festival in Denver. Spike’s and John’s dream to open their own brewery came true in 2008. Terrapin Brewery draws hundreds every Wednesday – Saturday evenings for tours, tastings, and live music. Sample the original Pale Ale or check out their amazing seasonal brews and Side Project specials – Pumpkinfest or Moo Hoo Chocolate Stout, anyone?

Creature Comforts Brewing Company joined the Athens brewing community in spring 2014 right in downtown Athens. Tours are offered Tuesday – Saturday afternoons. Creature Comforts offers a range of styles including IPA, pilsner, and a wheat beer.

Check out the rest of the local beer scene at stops such as Trappeze Pub (extensive collection with half-pours available!), The Globe, and Copper Creek Brewing Company.

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INSIDER TIPPick up a copy of Flagpole or

head to Flagpole.com for the latest

performance schedules.

“#1 COLLEGE MUSIC TOWN IN AMERICA”— ROLLING STONE

Locate venues and download a Music Heritage Walking Tour

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ATHENS IS “LIVE MUSIC CENTRAL”— NEW YORK TIMES

Whether acoustic or amplified, hear hot licks and cool tunes in hip spots where hundreds of hometown bands got their first gig including R.E.M., Widespread Panic, the B-52’s, and Drive-By Truckers. Hundreds of new bands play nightly in intimate downtown clubs, classic concert halls, and bustling bars. With jazz, classical, blues, country, hip hop, rock, and every kind of alternative genre playing on a regular basis, Athens provides one of the most diverse and affordable music scenes in the world.

DON’T MISS:Download the Athens Music Walking Tour from

VisitAthensGA.com/music-tour or pick up a copy at the Athens Welcome Center to find significant spots in Athens’ rich musical heritage.

Browse through a real record store! Wuxtry is where members of R.E.M. first met.

Looking for an “early” show? Check Terrapin Brewery, The Melting Point, and performances at The Classic Center or UGA’s Performing Arts Center.

Catch a national touring act, regional draw, or local favorite in Athens’ acclaimed clubs such as the Georgia Theatre, 40 Watt Club, The World Famous, and The Green Room.

Head to Athens for a music festival! Check VisitAthensGA.com/events for upcoming dates for AthFest, Sunflower Music Series, Classic City American Music Fest, and more!

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“TOP 25 ARTS DESTINATION” — AMERICAN STYLE MAGAZINE

DON’T MISS:Art is everywhere in Athens, from the state’s official art museum to local galleries to pottery studios

to lining the walls in restaurants and shops. There are even galleries inside our convention center and at Hotel Indigo. Any visitor to Athens who sets off on foot and keeps their eyes open is sure to have an amazing cultural experience.

Visit the Georgia Museum of Art to explore the state’s permanent collection with strengths in American painting and southern decorative arts, plus exhibitions from around the world. Cross the plaza to the Lamar Dodd School of Art to see what students and faculty are creating.

The Lyndon House Arts Center is a local treasure with its large, airy galleries overlooking the Appalachian foothills. In the gallery shop, the Visual Arts Guild of Athens offers works for sale in a variety of media.

Head a few blocks outside downtown to the Tracy Street arts warehouse complex to check out innovative, contemporary art at ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, or high flying performance art at Canopy Studio.

Headliner entertainers, touring Broadway productions, and top comedians grace The Classic Center Theatre stage. Athens is also the proud home of several local theatre companies and UGA productions. Be sure to look up the schedules when you’re in town!

Check out the work of local artists at R. Wood Studio Ceramics, the Gallery at Good Dirt, Aurum Studios and Athena Jewelers. Pick up supplies to make your own jewelry at Native America Gallery.

“Athens has the highest concentration of culture per

square mile of any town I’ve ever visited. Within a five mile radius of the downtown area you can dine at some of the best

restaurants in the nation and shop at some of the highest-

caliberboutiques.”

@AOCBlogGirl

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IN TIMESTEP BACK

DOZEN DISTINCTIVE DESTINATIONS— NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

DON’T MISS:Cross over Broad Street in downtown Athens and venture back two centuries to the early days of

America’s first state-chartered college, the University of Georgia. Historic North Campus is modeled after Yale University. Hear a church bell ringing? That’s the bell tower of the Greek Revival-style UGA Chapel, where students head to celebrate successes, from an “A” on a test to a huge Bulldog victory.

Get a glimpse into the lives and legacy of antebellum Athens by touring four historic house museums, each representing a different architectural style from the 19th century. Start at the Church-Waddel-Brumby House (1820), believed to be Athens’ oldest surviving residence, which now serves as the Athens Welcome Center. Set off on the “Museum Mile” to see three more house museums including the T.R.R. Cobb House (1852), Taylor-Grady House (1844), and the Ware-Lyndon House (1856).

Historical and cultural treasures are on display at the UGA Special Collections Libraries, including interactive broadcast clips from Peabody Award-winning TV and radio favorites, a replica of Senator Richard B. Russell’s

Washington office, and Georgia history artifacts.

Download self-guided driving tours of historic sites and African-American heritage.

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INSIDER TIPGuided and self-guided Classic City Tours are

available through the Welcome

Center (see page 17 for a coupon!)

“Whenever I come back and sit on the Georgia

Theatre roof, I fall in love with it all over again.”

George D. via Twitter

INSIDER TIPKids love the activities and

giveaways that are commonly

held during sports events.

CHEER ON THEDAWGS

#2 COLLEGE SPORTS TOWN — SPORTSILLUSTRATED.COM

Athens more than doubles its population on home football

weekends with a tailgate scene that can’t be beat! The

UGA sports action goes on far beyond football season,

and best of all, admission to most UGA sports events is

FREE! Plan to see a game or match while you’re in town.

DON’T MISS:Visit Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall for UGA sports memorabilia, interactive displays,

and video highlights from the best moments in Georgia sports history. See the 1980 national championship football trophy and Heisman trophies won by Frank Sinkwich and Herschel Walker, plus exhibits from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics sports held in Athens.

On historic North Campus, relax on Herty Field. This lovely lawn with sparkling fountain is the site of early Bulldog football games played under Pop Warner in the 1890s. It’s a far cry from Sanford Stadium, which seats over 92,000 fans and is the nation’s seventh-largest on-campus college stadium today.

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OUTVENTURE

DON’T MISS:Athens offers an extensive selection of

athletics, natural resources, parks, and recreation. Take a walk (or hike, or climb, or kayak) that’s a bit off the beaten path.

Keep the kids occupied at Memorial Park and Bear Hollow Zoo, which includes a lake, picnic shelters, and playground area, plus a nature trail and dog park. The small zoo includes many species of Georgia’s native wildlife — the wooded setting stays shady for comfort in the summer months.

Other family favorites include Sandy Creek Nature Center’s interactive animal exhibits and ADA-accessible trails, the indoor Active Climbing facility, the Tony Hawk-designed Skate Park of Athens, and Classic City Rollergirls matches at The Classic Center Arena.

Visitors may not realize that the Oconee River flows right by downtown Athens. A 3.5 mile Greenway linear park is open sunrise to sunset to all types of non-motorized uses, including dogs on leashes. Over 50 interpretive heritage markers are placed along a half-mile stretch by Dudley Park. Enjoy the beauty of the river with a one- to two-hour kayak trip from Big Dog’s on the River.

Pet-friendly places

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“There’s an energy here that you don’t see in other towns of similar size. Big city amenities, like award-winning

restaurants, while maintaining a vibrant small-town feel.”Jamie L., via Twitter

INSIDER TIPOne of the best

college golf courses in the country is

the Bobby Jones-designed UGA course, which is

open to the public.

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INSIDER TIPApril is a

recommended month for green thumbs to visit

Athens. Check dates for Plantapalooza

plant sales and the Piedmont Gardeners’

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GARDENDON’T MISS:

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a 313-acre preserve with five miles of trails, a stunning tropical conservatory, and themed gardens showcasing native and international flora. Special events and programs are held year-round. Linger in the café and gift shop. You’ll also find the Garden Club of Georgia State Headquarters and the lovely Day Chapel.

See horticulturists in action at the Trial Gardens at UGA, as they determine the “best of the best” plants for our region’s high heat and humidity. Winners such as Homestead Verbena receive the Athens Select label and go on to sell in garden centers.

Athens’ 19th century house museums feature authentic period gardens that were a large part of Antebellum lifestyles. The T.R.R. Cobb garden was recreated based on records from the original owner, and the Taylor-Grady House garden is a classic formal design. The Church-Waddel-Brumby House garden is a quiet spot right downtown, and the Ware-Lyndon House is undergoing its own garden project.

Athens is home to America’s first

Garden Club. This garden

heritage is clear in all the lovely garden

nooks and paths throughout town.

INSIDER TIP

The State Botanical Garden of

Georgia has been named an Important Birding Area

by the Georgia Audobon Society.

Take a UGA Arboretum Walking Tour and visit other garden

attractions.

VisitAthensGA.com/gardens

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AUGUST 2014Classic City BBQ Festival, Aug. 15-16

SEPTEMBER 2014Insectival, Sept. 13

OCTOBER 2014North Georgia Folk Festival, Oct. 11

Athens-to-Atlanta Road Skate, Oct. 12

AthFest Fitness Expo & Half Marathon, Oct. 18-19

Halloween in the Clubs and Wild

Rumpus, Oct. 31

Dixie Film Festival

Lickskillet Festival

DECEMBER 2014Downtown Parade of Lights, Dec. 4

Museum Mile Holiday Home Tour

Christmas at the Classic Center, Dec. 9 - 26

Indie South Fair Holiday Hooray, Dec. 6-7

New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31

JANUARY 2015Athens Wine Weekend, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2

FEBRUARY 2015Taste of Athens, Feb. 16

APRIL 2015UGA International Street Festival

Plantapolooza! Apr. 5

Piedmont Gardeners Garden Tour

Classic City Brew Fest,Apr. 12

Athens Twilight Criterium and Americana Music Festival

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

CELEBRATE!

Call before you go! Event dates are subject to change.

ATHFEST

UGA INTERNATIONAL STREET FESTIVAL

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and ideas that wouldn’t typically make it in a city of the same size.”@TownieTravels

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For a full list of events, visit VisitAthensGa.com/events or m.VisitAthensGA.com

MAY 2015Athens Human Rights Festival

Memorial Day in Memorial Park

JUNE 2015AthFest

Hot Corner Celebration

JULY 2015Independence Day Celebration, July 4

Classic City American Music Festival

Sprockets Music Video Festival

SEASONAL:Athens and West Broad Farmers Markets, April– December

Sunflower Music Series, June–September

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AIRPORT

Athens-Ben Epps Airport706-613-3420AthensAirport.net

SeaPort Airlines Athens — Nashville888-573-2767SeaPortAir.com

Ground Shuttle to/from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportGroome Transportation19 trips daily706-410-2363GroomeTransportation.com

BusAthens Transit System706-613-3434AthensTransit.com

Mega Bus(Atlanta-Athens)877-462-6342MegaBus.com

Southeastern Stages706-549-2255SoutheasternStages.com

Taxi5 Star Taxi: 706-549-2224

Athens Cab Co.: 706-546-0055

Golden Taxi: 706-543-5646

United Taxi Cab: 706-549-0808

QUICK ATHENS FACTSDAWG BYTES

QUICK FACTSPopulation: 121,265 (2013 U.S. Census estimate)Elevation: 802 feet

ATHENS

WINTERVILLEBOGART

TAXES7% local/state sales tax; additional 7% hotel/motel occupancy tax

OUR GOVERNMENTIn 1991, the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County became the 28th consolidated city-county government in the United States and the third in Georgia.

122square miles,

the smallest county in Georgia

NUMBERS TO KNOW GETTING AROUNDPolice, fire, ambulance emergencies: 911Non-emergency police dept.: 706-613-3330

HOSPITALSAthens Regional Medical Center:1199 Prince Ave., 706-475-7000

St. Mary’s Hospital: 1230 Baxter St., 706-389-3000

Walk-In Medical Centers: Regional First Care: 485 Hwy. 29N., Athens, 706-353-6000; and 1960 Experiment Station Rd.,Watkinsville, 706-769-0000

Athens Area Chamber of Commerce: 706-549-6800

WEATHERJuly69ºF (average low)90º F (average high)

January33º (average low)51º (average high)

Average rainfall48”

Average snowfall2.5”

Find “what’s nearby” from your smartphone at m.VisitAthensGA.com


VISITOR INFO & TOURS

Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau300 N. Thomas St.706-357-4430VisitAthensGA.comDowntown Map, D3Plan your visit! Visit m.VisitAthensGA.com for a handy “What’s Nearby” feature to help you get around town.

Athens Tours & TransitAthens Brewery & Athens Winery Tours678-835-8082AthensToursandTransit.comA variety of tours; choose from breweries, wineries, heritage, gardens, food, and more. Also offering shuttle service for weddings and special events.

Athens Welcome Center/Classic City Tours280 E. Dougherty St.706-353-1820AthensWelcomeCenter.comDowntown Map, D2Make this your first stop for brochures,

daily guided heritage tours, and a wide variety of self-guided tours and maps. Shuttle service also available.

Georgia Food ToursGeorgiaFoodTours.com706-338-8054Sample delicious local specialties as restaurant owners, chefs, and farmers share their stories on these easy-paced walking tours of Athens.

UGA Visitors Center405 College Station Rd., 30602706-542-0842Visit.uga.eduUGA Map, D6Free guided campus tours daily.

VISUAL ARTATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art160 Tracy St., Unit 4706-208-1613Athica.orgArea Map, G2, 15This non-profit institution presents innovative,

contemporary art exhibits and events from regional, national, and international artists.

Ciné234 W. Hancock Ave. 706-353-3343 AthensCine.com Downtown Map, C3Catch an intriguing film, relax with a cocktail from Ciné Bar, and check out art in the exhibit space. Dinner & Movie specials with The National restaurant.

Georgia Museum of Art90 Carlton St., UGA Campus, 30602706-542-4662Georgiamuseum.orgUGA Map, 8Browse the galleries of the state’s official art museum for a range of visiting exhibits plus American paintings and southern decorative arts. Café and museum store.Lamar Dodd School of Art270 River Rd., UGA Campus, 30602706-542-1511 Art.uga.eduUGA Map, 11The galleries at UGA’s art school host revolving shows of established and emerging contemporary artists.

Lyndon House Arts Center 293 Hoyt St.706-613- 3623AthensClarkeCounty.com/LyndonHouse. Downtown Map, C1This community visual arts complex includes large airy galleries, a children’s wing, artists’ workshops, and the Visual Arts Guild of Athens gallery shop.

ART GALLERIES

Agora260 W. Clayton Street706-316-0130Facebook.com/agoravintage

Athena Jewelers-The Art of It All269 N. Jackson St.706-549-6869AthenaJewelers.com

FUN, FOOD AND MORE

THE GUIDE

All listings located in Athens, GA 30601 unless otherwise noted.

ATHICA

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Aurum Studios125 E. Clayton St.706-546-8826AurumStudios.com

The Gallery at Good Dirt510 N. Thomas St.706-355-3161GoodDirt.net

The Gallery @ Hotel Indigo500 College Ave.706-546-0430IndigoAthens.com

Native America Gallery195 E. Clayton St.706-543-8425facebook.com/NativeAmericaGallery

R Wood Studio Ceramics450 Georgia Dr., 30605706-613-8525RWoodStudio.com

CREATE-YOUR-OWN ART

ARTini’s 296 W. Broad St. Ste. 3706-353-8530 ArtinisArtLounge.com

Clayfully Created 2440 W. Broad St. Ste. 5, 30606706-395-5002 ClayfullyCreated.com

Good Dirt 510 N. Thomas St.706-355-3161GoodDirt.net

Uptown Art Uncorked 3061 Atlanta Hwy. Ste. D, 30606706-208-7337UptownArt.com/Athens

THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS

Canopy Studio160 Tracy St. 706-549-8501CanopyStudio.org Area Map, G2, 15Watch aerial artists fly high during performances at this non-profit community art center.

BUFFALO’S CAFE196 Alps Road, Suite 49Beechwood Shopping Center(706) 354-6655buffalos.com/athensMore than great WINGS! Steaks, pasta, salads, burgers, wraps, vegetarian and lunch menus. Live music and trivia, sports and NFL Ticket on 42 TVs. Private rooms for meetings, parties, weddings and special events. Large groups and buses welcome. Catering available. [email protected]

DEPALMA’S ITALIAN CAFÉ401 E. Broad Street, Downtown Athens (706) 354-69661965 Barnett Shoals Road, Eastside Athens (706) 369-00852080 Timothy Road, Westside Athens (706) 552-1237www.depalmasitaliancafe.comServing homemade pasta and hand tossed pizza for over 26 years. Daily specials. Extensive wine list & full bar, voted Athens’ best Italian for the past 11 years. Reservations accepted.

HARRY’S BARBECUE2425 Jefferson Road(706) 353-7895www.harrysbarbecue.com/ Recognized for having some of the best barbecue in Athens, Harry’s is a local favorite. Built upon a passion for food, the local community, and a deep respect for Southern culture, Harry’s prides itself on offering a twist on Southern barbecue classics. They celebrate the tradition of great BBQ sauces and rubs from all over the country. Menu favorites include Pork and Scallion Wontons, Janice’s Chicken Salad, Pork Tenderloin Sliders, and the Wedge Salad with Harry’s Spice Rubbed Bacon. More than your standard BBQ fare, Harry’s also offers smoked tofu as a delicious alternative to pork or chicken. On Jefferson Hwy (aka Prince Avenue), just off Loop 10.

THE RED BARN CAFÉ AT TIGER MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS2592 Old 441 South, Tiger, GAwww.tigerwine.comFarm fresh foods and locally grown award winning wines. Weekend lunches and Friday night dinners are served in a charming historic dairy barn overlooking the vineyards and mountain. Open May through November. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Friday dinners served (from Memorial Day) 6 to 9 p.m. Tasting room open seven days a week. The wines have won double gold medals recently in the Los Angeles International and the International Eastern. Owned by John and Martha Ezzard, John and Marilyn McMullan, all UGA alums! Reservations, 706-782-4777 www.tigerwine.com

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Classic Center Theatre300 N. Thomas St. 706-357-4444800-864-4160 ClassicCenter.comDowntown Map, D3Upcoming 2014-2015 performances include Bill Cosby, Food TV’s Alton Brown, and The Nutcracker.

Morton Theatre195 W. Washington St. Tickets: 706-613-3771Info: 706-613-3770AthensClarkeCounty.com/MortonDowntown Map, C3See a play or music performance at this restored African-American vaudeville theatre, opened in 1910 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

University of Georgia Performing Arts Center230 River Rd., UGA Campus, 30602706-542- 4400Pac.uga.eduUGA Map, 16Catch innovative and cutting-edge performances from the world’s best musicians and dancers in all genres, including classical, jazz, ballet, and folk.

The University of Georgia Departmental ProductionsDrama.uga.edu706-542-4400Dance.uga.edu706-542-4415Music.uga.edu706-542-3737Student and guest artist performances range from the classics to contemporary and original works.

LOCAL THEATRE COMPANIES

Athens Creative Theatre293 Gran Ellen Dr., 30606706-613-3628AthensClarkeCounty.com/actArea Map, G4, 17

Circle Ensemble Theatre706-362-2175CircleEnsemble Theatre.com

Rose of Athens Theatre706-340-9181RoseofAthens.org

Town and Gown Players706-548-3854TownandGownPlayers.orgArea Map, G2, 16

BREWERIES & COFFEE ROASTERS

Creature Comforts Brewing Co.271 W. Hancock Ave.706-410-1043CreatureComfortsBeer.comDowntown Map, C3Opened in April 2014, Creature Comforts brings their brewery to downtown Athens in a beautifully restored building.

Jittery Joe’s Coffee Roaster425 Barber St.706-372-6972JitteryJoes.comArea Map, G2,

1000 Faces Coffee585 Barber St., 30601706-534-8860www.1000facescoffee.comArea Map, G2,

Southern Brewing Co.Coming soon! SoBrewCo.com

Terrapin Brewery265 Newton Bridge Rd., 30607706-549-3377TerrapinBeer.comArea Map, G2, 25Discover how award-winning brews are crafted. Public tours, tastings, and live music every Wednesday – Saturday.

GARDENS

Founders Memorial Garden325 S. Lumpkin St., UGA Campus, 30602ced.uga.eduUGA Map, 6A trickling fountain, rare flora, winding walkways, and ornamental shrubbery are a grand memorial to the founders of America’s first garden club.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia2450 South Milledge Ave., 30606706-542-1244botgarden.uga.eduArea Map, H5, 21Wander through five miles of trails, a tropical conservatory, and themed gardens. Audobon-noted birding area. Special events and programs held year-round. Gift shop, Café, Day Chapel, and Garden Club of Georgia on site.

Trial Gardens at UGA220 W. Green St., across from UGA Coliseum, 30602706-542-2471ugatrial.hort.uga.eduUGA Map, 15See horticulturists in action as they determine the “best of the best” plants for our region’s high heat and humidity.

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HERITAGE

Athens Welcome Center/Church-Waddel-Brumby House(1820)280 E. Dougherty St. 706-353-1820, 866-455-1820AthensWelcomeCenter.com Downtown Map, D2This Federal-style house is believed to be Athens’ oldest surviving

residence. Its restoration in the 1970s as a house museum and welcome center sparked Athens’ historic preservation movement.

T.R.R. Cobb House (1852) 175 Hill St.706-369-3513TRRCobbHouse.orgDowntown Map, B3The home of this UGA graduate, Confederate

general, and principal author of the Confederate was moved to Stone Mountain Park in 1985, then returned to Athens in 2005.

Georgia’s Civil War Heartland Leaders TrailSelf-guided map to dozens of sites in andaround Athens are available at the Athens Welcome Center (p. 23)

and CivilWarinGeorgia.com.

Taylor-Grady House (1844) 634 Prince Ave. 706-549-8688TaylorGradyHouse.comDowntown Map, A2This National Historic Landmark was the home of newspaper editor Henry W. Grady, who promoted the view of the New South after the Civil War.

UGA’s Historic North Campus Downtown Map, D4Stroll through the original campus of the nation’s first state-chartered university, highlighted by Greek Revival architecture, beautiful gardens, and stately trees. Self-guided and guided tours available at the UGA Visitors Center (p. 23).

UGA Special Collections Libraries300 S. Hull Street, UGA Campus, 30602706-542-7123libs.uga.edu/sclUGA Map, 26Historical and cultural treasures are revealed in a magnificent setting with interactive displays.

Georgia, political, and Peabody Award broadcast media galleries.

Ware-Lyndon House (1856) 293 Hoyt St.706-613-3623AthensClarkeCounty.com/LyndonHouseDowntown Map, C1One of the few antebellum homes with Italianate elements remaining in the Athens area, this house museum is the centerpiece of the Lyndon House Arts Center.

LIVE MUSIC

(Complete list at VisitAthensGA.com/live-music)

40 Watt Club285 W. Washington St.706-549-787140Watt.com

Georgia Theatre215 N. Lumpkin St.706-850-7670GeorgiaTheatre.com

The Melting Point295 E. Dougherty St.706-254-6909MeltingPointAthens.com

T.R.R. COBB HOUSE

WARE-LYNDON HOUSE

GEORGIA THEATRE


New Earth Music Hall227 W. Dougherty St.706-543-8283NewEarthMusicHall.com

SPORTS-RECREATION

Active Climbing665 Barber St. 706-354-0038ActiveClimbing.comArea Map, G2, This indoor rock climbing gym features state-of-the-art climbing walls and bouldering routes for all ages and experience levels, including professional.

Big Dogs on the River2525 Atlanta Hwy., 30606706-353-6002BigDogsontheRiver.comTake a one- to two-hour kayak trip down the Middle Oconee River, right here in Athens! Kayak rental, river trail service, picnic area.

Bishop Park705 Sunset Dr., 30606706-613-3589AthensClarkeCounty.com/bishopArea Map, F2, Athletic fields, pool, and site of the Athens Farmers Market on Saturdays April – December.

Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall1 Selig Circle, UGA Campus, 30602

706-542-9036www.georgiadogs.com /facilities/butts-mehre-heritage-hall.htmlUGA Map, 1

Bask in Georgia sports glory at this museum’s Heisman and Olympic memorabilia with touchscreen displays and video highlights.

Leap Flying Trapeze160 Collins Industrial Blvd.706-705-2055LeapTrapeze.comLet these high-flying experts send you soaring. Within the first 20 minutes of a two-hour group class you will be flying and practicing basic tricks.

Memorial Park and Bear Hollow Zoo293 Gran Ellen Dr., 30606 Zoo: 706-613-3616. Park: 706-613-3580 AthensClarkeCounty.com/memorialArea Map, G4, Explore rolling hills, a lake, picnic shelters, and playground area, plus a nature trail, dog Park, and small zoo with Georgia’s native wildlife.

North Oconee River Greenway706-613-3801AthensClarkeCounty.com/greenwayArea Map, I3/H2, This linear park is open to all types of non-motorized uses, including dogs on leashes. Interpretive heritage markers near Dudley Park. Picnic and recreational areas.

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THE MORTON THEATRE AND DOWNTOWN

Oconee Forest Park College Station and East Campus Rds., at UGA Intramural fields. 706-542-4287. Warnell.uga.edu. Area Map, H4 This UGA park features walking trails, a 1.2-mile mountain bike trail, and a 15-acre lake.

Sandy Creek Nature Center205 Old Commerce Rd., 30607706-613-3615AthensClarkeCounty.com/sandycreek naturecenterArea Map, H1, 18Miles of trails run through 225 acres of woodland, fields, and wetlands. Interactive live animal exhibits and ADA-accessible trails.

Sandy Creek Park400 Bob Holman Rd., 30607 706-613-3631AthensClarkeCounty.com/sandycreekparkArea Map, H1, Lake with seasonal canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals. Picnic sites, wooded trails, swimming, playgrounds, fishing, dog runs, disc golf, sports areas, and rental facilities.

Southeast Clarke Park4440 Lexington Rd., 30605706-613-3871AthensClarkeCounty.com/southeastArea Map, K4,On Site: Skate Park of Athens: The Tony Hawk-designed park welcomes BMX bikes and in-line skates.World of Wonder Community Playground (use Whit Davis Rd. entrance): Almost two full acres of playscape mazes, slides, swings, bridges, tunnels, climbing wall, and enclosed toddler area, plus gardens and outdoor children’s art.

UGA AthleticsGeorgiaDogs.com877-542-1231Go online for sports schedules and tickets. Most UGA sports events are free!

GOLF

Public & Semi-private Athens:UGA Golf Course2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, 30605706-369-5739Golfcourse.uga.eduArea Map, H5, UGA Map 23

Area:The Chimneys338 Monroe Hwy., Winder, 30680770-307-4900

Eagle Greens Sandy Creek3100 Ila Rd., Commerce, 30530706-335-8100

The Georgia Club1050 Chancellors Dr., Statham, 30606770-725-8100

Jennings Mill1500 Chambers Ct., Bogart, 30622706-548-1852

Lane Creek Golf Club1201 Club Dr., Bishop, 30621706-769-6699

Sunrise Golf Club5225 Colbert-Danielsville Rd., Colbert, 30628706-788-2720

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ACCOMMODATIONS

America’s Best Inn - 2715 Atlanta Hwy.

Best Western Athens - 170 N. Milledge Ave.

Budget Host Inn - 3425 Atlanta Hwy.

Bulldog Inn - 1225 Commerce Rd.

Candlewood Suites - 156 Classic Rd.

Comfort Inn & Suites - 3980 Atlanta Hwy.

Comfort Suites - 255 North Ave.

Country Inn & Suites - 236 Old Epps Bridge Rd.

Courtyard by Marriott - 166 N. Finley St.

Days Inn - 230 N. Finley St.

Foundry Park Inn & Spa - 295 E. Dougherty St.

Georgia Gameday Center - 250 W. Broad St.

Hampton Inn - 2220 W. Broad St.

Hilton Garden Inn - 390 E. Washington St.

Holiday Inn - 197 E. Broad St.

Holiday Inn Express - 513 W. Broad St.

Hotel Indigo - 500 College Ave.

Howard Johnson - 2465 W. Broad St.

InTown Suites - 2044 S. Milledge Ave.

Microtel Inn - 1050 Ultimate Dr.

Perimeter Inn 3791 Atlanta Hwy.

Sleep Inn & Suites 109 Florence Dr.

Travelodge 898 W. Broad St.

UGA Hotel & Conference Center - 1197 S. Lumpkin St.

706-549-1530 / 800-237-8466www.americasbestinnathens.com

706-546-7311 / 800-592-9401www.bestwestern.com

706-543-3611

706-548-9663/888-226-3539www.candlewoodsuites.com/athensga

706-227-9700/800-4CHOICEwww.choicehotels.com

706-995-4000 / 800-4CHOICEwww.comfortsuites.com

706-612-9100, 800-830-5222www.countryinns.com/athensga

706-369-7000 / 800-321-2211www.courtyard.com

706-543-6511 / 800-329-7466www.daysinnathens.com

706-549-7020www.foundryparkinn.com

706-583-4500www.stayatgameday.com

706-548-9600 / 800-426-7866www.hamptoninn.com

706-353-6800 / 877-STAYHGIwww.stayhgi.com

706-549-4433 / 888-465-4329www.hi-athens.com

706-546-8122 / 888-465-4329www.hi-athens.com

706-546-0430 www.indigoathens.com

706-548-1111 / 800-446-4656www.hojo.com

706-355-3121 / 800-553-9338www.intownsuites.com

706-548-5676 / 800-771-7171www.microtelinn.com

706-548-3000 / 800-934-2963www.perimeterinn.com

706-850-1261www.sleepinn.com

706-549-5400 / 800-578-7878www.travelodge.com

706-542-2134 / 800-884-1381www.georgiacenter.uga.edu

706-549-0251www.BudgetHost.com

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Country Boy’s RV Park - 5473 Mt. Olive Rd., Commerce

Fort Yargo - 210 S. Broad St., Winder

Pine Lake RV & Campsite - 5540 High Shoals Road, Bishop

The Colonels on angel Oaks Farm - 3890 Barnett Shoals Road

Watson Mill Bridge State Park RV & Campsite - 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer

706-335-5535countryboysrvpark.com

770-867-3489/800-864-7275gastateparks.org/FortYargo

706-769-5486pinelakervcamp.com

706-559-9595www.thecolonels.net

706-783-5349 • 800-864-7275gastateparks.org/watsonmillbridge/

7 rooms, 3 suites, $$$ call for pet policy and restrictions

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