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A weekend in Athens

A travel journal to Athens by Todd W.

Quote: Athens is famous for its music and its university. Just a hour from Atlanta, it's a great place to spend a weekend night, either in the summer when no one else is there, or during football Saturdays when the whole city is red and black. It's a cheap and attractive place to spend a little time, eat good food, and have some fun.
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A weekend in Athens Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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The University of Georgia is a beautiful and prestigious school (I'm a little biased, though - I earned two degrees there). Walking through the quad directly across the street from downtown Athens will give you a good feel for the school. There are several unique shops, cafes, restaurants, and clubs throughout the very walkable downtown. The Clarke County Courthouse holds a commanding position from the highest hill in the city; the building itself is well preserved and a beautiful sight at night. And yes, Michael Stipe and Mike Mills of REM still live there and they spend a great deal of time in the city, but the locals respect their privacy and leave them be. Quick Tips: If you can get to At...Read More

Holiday Inn Downtown Best of IgoUgo

Hotel

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Nice? Not exactly, but it's passable. Unique? No way. Convenient? Absolutely. This is one of only a few hotels that are within walking distance of downtown, and it's definitely the closest. You'll be just across the street from downtown and the university, a few blocks from the stadium, restaurants, and nightlife. Rooms are the basic generic style, parking is adequate, and the staff is friendly enough.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 4, 2000

Holiday Inn Downtown
197 E. Broad Street
Athens, Georgia 30601
(706) 549-4433

Athens Restaurants Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Dining in Athens"

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Athens has several excellent restaurants at much cheaper prices than Atlanta. For cajun, go to Harry Bisset's on Broad Street downtown. The Oysters Rockefeller and Bienville are phenomenal; the crawfish etouffe has so many crawfish that you can barely see the rice. The wine list is not very good, though. For more creative dining, try East-West Bistro a few doors down on Broad. The Asian pasta dishes and beef filets are very good - the chef is also a published poet. You should also try the Last Resort, one of the most popular places in town (try the Struggleville Shrimp and the excellent, locally-made desserts). Both of these restaurants have excellent wine lists; East-West Bistro has won consec...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 4, 2000

Athens Restaurants
Throughout Psiri & Athens
Athens, Greece

Athens Nightlife and Eateries Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Nightlife in Athens"

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It depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for a cheap drink, though, you'll be happy anywhere you go. The City Bar on College Avenue is a step above most. Set in an old bank lobby, it has soaring high ceilings and a beautiful wooden bar, as well as some of the best bartenders in town. They also offer occasional live music. Pretty much everyone's favorite nice place is The Globe on the corner of Clayton and Lumpkin, where you can have a glass of wine, excellent Scotch, or some of the world's best beer (no Bud or Miller here) while relaxing at a table or in a sofa by the window. The atmosphere is much more sophisticated (for lack of a better word) than most places in Athens. A good...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 4, 2000

Athens Nightlife and Eateries
Downtown Athens
Athens, Georgia

Athens Nightlife and Eateries Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The music"

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You can find virtually anything you want to hear in Athens. When you get into town, pick up a Flagpole weekly newspaper to find out who's playing where. The famous 40-Watt Club is the mainstay in town. Here you'll see local bands and travelling groups ranging from Bob Mould to Vic Chestnutt to Squirrel Nut Zippers. It might be famous, but it's still a dank and dirty club (fine for those who love live music, but possibly a letdown to others). Tasty World is a relatively new place in town on Broad Street that hosts alternative live music. The Georgia Theater hosts big local bands and medium-size touring acts, such as Merle Saunders. Once in a while a big act such as Bob Dylan or Elton John will play at ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 4, 2000

Athens Nightlife and Eateries
Downtown Athens
Athens, Georgia

Kayaking the Broad River Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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To get out of town for the day, drive up to Danielsville and take a kayak down the beautiful Broad River. The Broad River Outpost (http://www.gariver.com/index.html) has great information on the river and rents kayaks for $15 for the trip and will pick you up at the end of the route. The river is a Class II at best - if you're new to the sport or an amateur, you'll be happy, but experts may get bored with the rapids. The real reason to kayak the river, however, is the quiet and the natural beauty. You'll rarely see anyone else on the river at all, and there are stretches where you won't see any sign of civilization. You will see turtles, egrets, possibly deer, and other kinds of wildlife. Be sure to c...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on November 4, 2000

Kayaking the Broad River
7911 Wildcat Bridge Road
Athens, Georgia

About the Writer

Todd W.

Todd W.
Atlanta, Georgia

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