ATHENS, GEORGIA QUIKLIST
ATTRACTIONS
GREAT FOR KIDS!
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Bear Hollow Zoo & Wildlife Trail
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND HISTORIC HOMES
Georgia Museum of Natural History
Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum
Eagle Tavern Museum (Watkinsville, GA)
HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND BUILDINGS
R.E.M. First Show Church at Nuci’s Space
R.E.M. Murmur Railroad Trestle n Dudley Park
Elder Mill Covered Bridge (Watkinsville, GA)
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GREENSPACES, AND BEACHES
Walking Trails in Athens-Clarke County
Athens – North Oconee River Greenway
Walker Park (formerly Trail Creek Park)
Birchmore Trail in Memorial Park
Rocksprings Park & Community Center
Lake Chapman at Sandy Creek Park
Herman C. Michael Park (Bishop, GA)
Harris Shoals Park (Watkinsville, GA)
SPORTING VENUES AND EVENTS
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES
We Let the Dawgs Out – Public Art Exhibit
Big Dogs on the River Kayaking
University of Georgia Golf Course
ZOOS AND ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
Bear Hollow Zoo & Wildlife Trail
BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTERS
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
UGA Horticulture Trial Gardens
Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden
PERFORMING ARTS
University of Georgia Performing Arts Center
CREATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Athica Athens Institute for Contemporary Art
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCES
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum
University of Georgia Golf Course
University of Georgia Performing Arts Center
African-American Choral Ensemble
- Student Chamber Ensembles
- Faculty Chamber Ensembles
- ARCO Chamber Orchestra
- BandConcert Band
- Concert Winds
- Redcoat Marching Band
- Rote Hund Muzik
- Symphonic Band
- University Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Wind Symphony
UGA Young Choreographer’s Series
UGA CORE Contemporary and Aerial Dance
UGA Ballroom Performance Group
UGA Horticulture Trial Gardens
Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden
Georgia Museum of Natural History
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Iron Horse Plant Sciences Farm (Watkinsville, GA)
FACTORY TOURS, PRODUCT EXPERIENCES, AND TASTINGS
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCES
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
Downtown Athens
Normal Town
Boulevard
Five Points
Baxter Street
Beechwood
Eastside
Epps Bridge
Georgia Square Mall
INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
Rook and Pawn
Rush Athens Trampoline Park
Treehouse Kid & Craft
Urban Enigmas Escape Rooms
Escape The Space
Cine BarCafe
Beechwood Cinemas
University 16 Cinemas
AMC Dine-In Athens 12
Showtime Bowling Center
RELIGIOUS SITES, SHRINES, AND MONUMENTS
HISTORIC MEMORIALS AND CEMETERIES
Oconee Hill Cemetery
GROWN UP FUN!
Creature Comforts Brewing Company
Terrapin Beer Company
Southern Brewing Company
Akademia Brewing Company
Georgia Theatre
40 Watt Club
Live Wire Athens
LumberJaxe Axe Throwing
OTHER GREAT IDEAS!
Athens Welcome Center
SHOPPING
More Ideas Coming Soon!
Athens Farmers’ Market
Avid Bookshop
Wuxtry Records
Treehouse Kid & Craft
Condor Chocolates
Independent Baking Company
Hodgson’s Pharmacy
Native America Gallery
Bear Hug Honey Company
Etched in Tradition
The Indigo Child
Archipelago Antiques
J and J Flea Market
Georgia Square Mall
UGA Bookstore
University Spirit
Alumni Hall
DINING
More Ideas Coming Soon!
FAMILY FRIENDLY DINING
Cali n’ Tito’s Eastside
Cali n’ Tito’s
BAKERIES
Independent Baking Company
COFFEE
Jittery Joe’s
1000 Faces
Zombie Coffee & Donuts
SWEET TREATS
Condor Chocolates
Zombie Coffee & Donuts
BUBBLE TEA
Bubble Cafe
Mother Pho
Just Pho… And More
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