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Outdoor Activities Abound in Athens

Athens has an attitude, there’s no doubt about it. With a year-round mild climate, beautiful natural countryside and a focus on healthy living, folks in Athens just naturally seem to love being active. One of the first things you notice is that it’s a pedestrian-friendly place, and it’s well-known for biking, hiking, golfing and riding the rivers. And you don’t even have to get out of town to get active. With the Oconee River running right through town, there are plenty of green spaces to ride... Read More »

Five Points, an Athens Shopping Must

Athens offers many avenues for shopping around the city, but the Five Points shopping center is one unique spot not found anywhere else. This mall is anything but the typical department store and food court set up.In the heart of a classic Athenian neighborhood surrounded by homes dating back to the 1920s, local artists, jewelry makers and other entrepreneurs make up the distinct Five Points family. Blonde is one of the original shopping spots. This upscale boutique is a haven for the latest in... Read More »

Athens Home to Largest Volunteer-Built Playground

Bring the family to the World of Wonder Community Playground at Southeast Clarke Park to enjoy a day full of outdoor fun in Athens.The playground was built in 2004 by 1,500 volunteers. The two-acre play area is Georgia's largest volunteer built park. Family activities are plentiful from the Tot Lot, which is an enclosed area designated especially for 2-5-year-old children, to the pavilions that make for the perfect picnic or birthday party spot.There are walking trails, climbing walls, mazes,... Read More »

Roller Derby Is Revving Up in Athens

Athens sports leagues don't just include the usual baseball, football or soccer teams. The Classic City Rollergirls are an all female roller derby league making skating in Athens way more than just a pre-teen pass-time.The ladies in black and green pull out all the stops when competing. Their bright outfits, eccentric face paint and infamous scowls portray the tough image the Rollergirls need to intimidate their rivals.Athens residents and visitors flock to the skating rinks to watch this up-... Read More »

Athens' University of Georgia Golf Course Provides Affordable Fun

The University of Georgia Golf Course is the only course located in the actual city of Athens.The 18-hole course has gathered many accolades from golf experts, especially after an extensive renovation in 2006.Golfweek has called it one of the top 10 best public courses in Georgia, and named it one of the top 25 university courses in the nation.The university course is situated on a beautiful terrain of rolling hills and towering shade trees, making the course aesthetically pleasing as well as... Read More »

Athens' Active Climbing is a Step Above the Rest

Who says you need a mountain to go rock climbing? Active Climbing brings the mountain to Athens residents with its thrilling 20 ft. climbing wall and elaborate bouldering paths.This gym offers a great strength workout without even feeling like work. The brightly painted wall of one of the rooms lets visitors climb up the arm of a friendly-looking giant and more advanced climbers can maneuver around his 3D hand and up to the ceiling.Beginners can feel comfortable learning the ropes at Active... Read More »