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Epicurean Athens Caters to Any Appetite
With all of the culinary creativity coming out of Athens these days, it’s no wonder that the town is becoming known as a serious place for foodies.
Athens’s own Hugh Acheson, chef of the acclaimed Five and Ten restaurant and the new The National, was named one of America’s Best New Chefs by Food & Wine magazine. His Five and Ten restaurant has also won many awards, including Restaurant of the Year in 2007 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The restaurant is known for “merging soul food... Read More »
Classic City Flourishes With Creativity in All Mediums
They don’t call it the Classic City for nothing. Modern-day Athens, Georgia has more in common with its ancient namesake than being a center of education. Today’s Athens is full of creative energy, as evidenced by the city’s world-renowned music scene, nightlife, art scene and festivals.
Athens was called Live Music Central by The New York Times, and Rolling Stone magazine, a little publication that knows a thing or two about music, named Athens the No. 1 music scene in America. Hot venues such... Read More »
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 Music History Walking Tour Introduces Rich Music Scene
Athens has been called “Live Music Central,” and the Music History Walking Tour is one way to experience decades of music in a two-hour self-guided tour around the city.The tour, developed by the Athens Welcome Center and local music magazine Flagpole, gets under the surface of Athens' rich musical past and introduces the current music scene to visitors and residents.Stops along the tour include spots where famous musicians and bands practiced and performed in Athens before they... 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 »
5 & 10 Wins Awards as an Athens Favorite
Athens' critically acclaimed restaurant 5 &10 is a dining experience unlike any other in Athens.The restaurant is known for a daily-changing menu that combines the traditional flavors of the South with critically acclaimed chef Hugh Acheson's French cuisine training, as well as a seemingly endless wine list.Rich delicacies such as cornmeal crusted veal sweetbreads, hand made pastas and low country frogomore stew bridge the gap between French and Southern with flair. Desserts include... Read More »
Local Talent Shines at Athens Creative Theatre
Since 1966 the Athens Creative Theatre has been showcasing the local talent of Athenians from comedians to quartets.The theater produces several shows every year at either Morton Theatre, Quinn Hall or Memorial Park.Aspiring actors and actresses can participate in any of the several theater camps during the year with themes like "Hansel and Gretel" or "Knights of the Rad Table."Both of these are original spin-offs of classic plays where teachers cover basic technique and... 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 »
