Things to Do in Athens, GA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Athens, Georgia, features the top 45 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Athens, GA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Athens, GA , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Madison, Commerce, Winder and Watkinsville
  • Our list of the best things to do in Athens, Georgia, features the top 45 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Athens, GA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Athens, GA , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Madison, Commerce, Winder and Watkinsville
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Groups must work together to find the clues, solve the puzzles, complete the mission, and escape the room in under 60 minutes
2.9 Miles
97% 407 votes
Botanical Gardens 2450 S. Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30601 MoreLess Info
Covering 313 acres and part of the University of Georgia, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia has native flora gardens, international gardens, and plenty of trails. The greenhouses are used by the University and are opened for public.
0.5 Miles
93% 506 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 110 Field St., Athens, GA 30602 MoreLess Info
The 8th largest non-racing stadium in the country, Sanford Stadium is an on-campus football venue and a part of the University of Georgia. The games here are said to be played 'between the hedges' owing to the special feature here which are the privet hedges that surround the field.
0.7 Miles
99% 226 votes
Other Tours Athens, GA MoreLess Info
Athens Food Tours offers its customers the opportunity to visit a number of local eateries and taste the local delicacies while learning about local lifestyle and history from the tour guides as well as the restaurant owners and chefs.
0.8 Miles
99% 113 votes
Other Tours Athens, GA MoreLess Info
The Georgia Food Tour Company provides tours of locally owned restaurants, shops, and farms in Athens and Roswell. Explore local history, music, and architecture, and meet the farmers, restaurant owners, and chefs that bring their food to the area.
1.6 Miles
92% 156 votes
Zoos 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA 30606 MoreLess Info
The Bear Hollow Zoo features native wildlife from across Georgia including bald eagles, barn owls, black bears, bobcats, and American alligators. On the weekends, the center often hosts hands-on children's activities.
2.6 Miles
98% 57 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of 225-acres, the Sandy Creek Nature Center is a protected wildlife sanctuary filled with a large variety of animals from the local area. The center is also popular for its four miles of trails located throughout.
2.2 Miles
93% 89 votes
Breweries 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607 MoreLess Info
39 beer specialties are waiting to be tasted and bought at Terrapin Beer Company. Some of these beers are found all year round, while some of them are only released with special occasions and holydays.
5.3 Miles
90% 40 votes
Parks 400 Bob Holman Road, Athens, GA 30607 MoreLess Info
A 782-acre park surrounding Lake Chapman is Sandy Creek Park. The park offers a wide variety of amenities including hiking, fishing, disc golf, beach access and more.
1.0 Miles
91% 190 votes
Art Museum 90 Carlton Street, Athens, GA 30602 MoreLess Info
A part of University of Georgia, Georgia Museum of Art houses a permanent collection and multiple travelling exhibits of specialties fine art, American painting, decorative arts and paper works.
0.7 Miles
91% 232 votes
Music Venue 215 North Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601 MoreLess Info
The Georgia Theatre is a local music venue built inside an old cinema and hosts a variety of live music performances of many different genres such as folk, popular, country and more. The rooftop restaurant and bar offer beautiful views of the city.
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