Jessica's Guidebook
Food scene
A fantastic local pizza place with a relaxed atmosphere, bar, and outdoor seating.
9 locals recommend
Doughby's Pizza and More
50 N Main StA fantastic local pizza place with a relaxed atmosphere, bar, and outdoor seating.
This is a nice local favorite with a large spirits menu. It's perfect for an evening date night or a casual meal out. You can also bring your pet with you if you eat on the outdoor patio. They will provide water bowls for them of you ask. ☺️
25 locals recommend
Chops & Hops
2 S Main StThis is a nice local favorite with a large spirits menu. It's perfect for an evening date night or a casual meal out. You can also bring your pet with you if you eat on the outdoor patio. They will provide water bowls for them of you ask. ☺️
This restaurant is one of our favorite date night spots. Have dinner and drinks, then walk a few feet away to catch a movie on the big screen, or do some shopping.
10 locals recommend
Taqueria Tsunami
1791 Oconee ConnectorThis restaurant is one of our favorite date night spots. Have dinner and drinks, then walk a few feet away to catch a movie on the big screen, or do some shopping.
The Pine Bar
1235 S Milledge AveThis is a fantastic restaurant that never disappoints.
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveBest seafood around.
This is a truly unique experience. Amazing charcuterie boards that can be eaten at the restaurant or brought home for a special meal.
Butcher & Vine
37 Greensboro HwyThis is a truly unique experience. Amazing charcuterie boards that can be eaten at the restaurant or brought home for a special meal.
This is our favorite place for Mexican cuisine - kids too! There are also a few cute shops next door.
30 locals recommend
Taqueria La Parrilla
855 Gaines School RdThis is our favorite place for Mexican cuisine - kids too! There are also a few cute shops next door.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
2131 Hog Mountain RdGreat local BBQ.
South Kitchen + Bar
247 E Washington StOne of the best date night spots in Athens!
Mama's Boy at The Falls of Oconee
8851 Macon HwyMust visit for breakfast!
Shokitini
251 W Clayton StIf you love sushi- this is the spot to visit in Athens!
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens with plenty of things to do only a few miles away. The children’s garden is a favorite for our kiddos.
135 locals recommend
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveBeautiful gardens with plenty of things to do only a few miles away. The children’s garden is a favorite for our kiddos.
University of Georgia
Herty DriveSanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrMadison, Georgia, is just a short drive away and offers beautiful historic scenery, charming shops, and great restaurants.
24 locals recommend
Madison
Madison, Georgia, is just a short drive away and offers beautiful historic scenery, charming shops, and great restaurants.
This is a great hidden secret. It's a park with many trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a free zoo!
23 locals recommend
Bear Hollow Zoo
This is a great hidden secret. It's a park with many trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a free zoo!
Neighborhoods
Watkinsville
Charming main street with shops and restaurants.
Grocery
This is the nearest grocery store.
Publix Super Market at Butler's Crossing
2061 Experiment Station RdGroceries
Stripling's General Store
4501 Monroe HwyTraveler advice
Getting around
Transportation
We are about 5 miles away from anything and everything you could want to do in the Athens area. Driving is relatively easy; however, if you're going to go downtown, it is usually challenging to find parking, and I would recommend Uber or Lyft.