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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From the merchant: Fitness boutique in the Athens, GA Bottleworks offering Pilates, private lessons, yoga, Barre and more.
0.7 Miles
87% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 234 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA MoreLess Info
With the combination of Hollywood movies and wide ranging independent films, Cine BarCafe can meet the entertainment desires of many individuals. The BarCafe portion of the site features traditional movie fare along side selected wines, beers, coffees, and teas.
2.4 Miles
88% 66 votes
Golf 2600 Riverbend Road, Athens, GA 30605 MoreLess Info
Known for its classic par 71 Robert Trent Jones layout, the University of Georgia Golf Course is the home course of the GA Bulldogs and offers an entertaining game of golf for players of varying skills.
0.0 Miles
100% 20 votes
Music Venue Athens, GA MoreLess Info
The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center is a space that is dedicated to the arts. The center hosts live performances which include musical acts, spoken word and stringed orchestras.
1.9 Miles
94% 17 votes
Parks 200 Trail Creek Street, Athens, GA 30605 MoreLess Info
Now known as Trail Creek Park, East Athens Community Park is a fun outdoor space for both kids and adults. Along with a soccer field, the park offers a playground, walking trail, picnic area and exercise facility.
0.6 Miles
88% 40 votes
Music Venue 285 W Washington Street, Athens, GA 30601 MoreLess Info
With a history of major musical acts passing through this venue, 40 Watt Club offers visitors a mix of local and national bands to see. The venue can fit 500 people and has general admission seating.
0.3 Miles
64% 155 votes
Historic Sites Finley at Dearing Street, Athens, GA MoreLess Info
The Tree That Owns Itself, also known as the Jackson Oak, is a white oak tree and a popular local landmark owing to the fact that it is believed to be the legal owner of itself as well as the land within eight feet from its base.
1.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Rock Climbing 665 Barber Street, Athens, GA 30601 MoreLess Info
Active Climbing is an indoor rock climbing gym with bouldering routes up to 20 feet high, 20-foot tall roped walls, a 40-foot long roof traverse and fitness and training equipment. They also feature yoga and gymnastics.
4.6 Miles
86% 94 votes
Playgrounds 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA 30601 MoreLess Info
World of Wonder is a local community playground comprising of many different playscapes, slides, bridges, mazes, swings and more, coupled with a separate toddler play area and outdoor children's art.
0.8 Miles
71% 70 votes
Historic Sites Athens, GA MoreLess Info
One of its kind, the Double Barreled Cannon was an experimental weapon built during the Civil War. However, it was never used on the battlefield.
0.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Theaters 136 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 MoreLess Info
As a group of professional actors and directors, Town & Gown Players At Athens Community Theatre has musicals, plays, and comedies for visitors to attend. The theater has opening night events with special guests.
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