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The Tree that owns itself and the cobblestone road leading to it are 2 'must - sees' in Athens. The tree is a white oak that has, according to legend, legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet of its base. The land around the tree was deeded to the tree when the owner of the property died, sometime between 1820-1832.
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Umthi Othenga Wena
277 S Finley StThe Tree that owns itself and the cobblestone road leading to it are 2 'must - sees' in Athens. The tree is a white oak that has, according to legend, legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet of its base. The land around the tree was deeded to the tree when the owner of the property died, sometime between 1820-1832.
Athens' double-barreled cannon, the only one of its kind, is among the most unusual relics ever to be preserved from the Civil War. Check it out!
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Double Barrel Cannon
301 College AveAthens' double-barreled cannon, the only one of its kind, is among the most unusual relics ever to be preserved from the Civil War. Check it out!
Seasonal Farmers Market with great Saturday morning coffee and pastries - perfect while perusing the beautiful fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers.
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Athens Farmers Market
705 Sunset DrSeasonal Farmers Market with great Saturday morning coffee and pastries - perfect while perusing the beautiful fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out the rooftop for snackies and drinks.
Home of The Big Ass Fan!
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Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin St Check out the rooftop for snackies and drinks.
Home of The Big Ass Fan!
Always something going on here!
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Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveAlways something going on here!
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Georgetown Square
1860 Barnett Shoals Rd...Groceries right up the street...
Village Wine & Spirits
1860 S Barnett Shoals RdBeer, wine & spirits
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens and trails; from easy to challenging
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Isitshalo SaseNkampani Sezwe saseGeorgia
2450 S Milledge AveBeautiful gardens and trails; from easy to challenging
Walk or bike along the beautiful Greenway!
We are very excited to be soo close
to the new entrance to the Greenway, at the beginning of Carriage Lane!
Greenway Trail
470 Oconee StWalk or bike along the beautiful Greenway!
We are very excited to be soo close
to the new entrance to the Greenway, at the beginning of Carriage Lane!
Good Eatin' in the Classic City
Italian food, great bar, outdoor eating.
There are 2…one is just up the road from The Scholar & The Cottage!
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DePalmas Italian Cafe
1965 S Barnett Shoals RdItalian food, great bar, outdoor eating.
There are 2…one is just up the road from The Scholar & The Cottage!
Because...margaritas!
The one on Gaines School Road is closest!
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Taqueria La Parrilla
855 Gaines School RdBecause...margaritas!
The one on Gaines School Road is closest!
One of our favorite restaurants in town. Can't recommend it enough!
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Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveOne of our favorite restaurants in town. Can't recommend it enough!
Delicious, casual restaurant with an incredibly talented chef who also owns Seabear Oyster Bar, Condor Chocolates and Maepole...can't recommend his restaurants enough!
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The National
232 W Hancock AveDelicious, casual restaurant with an incredibly talented chef who also owns Seabear Oyster Bar, Condor Chocolates and Maepole...can't recommend his restaurants enough!
Go to restaurant for great dinner and outstanding desserts! Has a great little bar for a pre-dinner snack and a fun outdoor space!
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Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StGo to restaurant for great dinner and outstanding desserts! Has a great little bar for a pre-dinner snack and a fun outdoor space!
Puma Yu's
Puma Yu’s was nominated for a James Beard award, 2024!
Coffee Shops
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveRight up the street - great coffee and pastries!
Buvez
585 Barber StNeat little spot for coffee!
1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas StHip coffee shop in downtown Athens!
Cute, happening spot on Prince Avenue close to Saturday’s Farmer’s Market at Bishop Park.
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Sips Espresso Cafe
1390 Prince AveCute, happening spot on Prince Avenue close to Saturday’s Farmer’s Market at Bishop Park.