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Athens in Georgia.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By air

• Athens-Ben Epps Airport, 1010 Ben Epps Drive, +1 706 613-3420, +1 706 613-3417 (fax), [1]. The Athens-Ben Epps Airport is the first airport in Georgia. It was named named for Georgia's first aviator, Ben T. Epps Sr., who opened the airport in 1917. Commercial, Charter, and Private flights are available. Commercial service is currently suspended, but two commuter companies have announced plans to fly to Atlanta.

[edit] Get around

[edit] By taxi

• United Taxi Cab, 1121 Mlk Jr Parkway, +1 706 549-0808.

• Your Cab CO, 714 Oglethorpe Avenue, +1 706 546-5844.

[edit] By limousine

• Bulldog Limousine, Airport and door-to-door service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, (706) 613-5206, Email: bulldoglimo@aol.com, [2].

• Embassy Limousine Service, Inc., +1 706 227-3255, [3].

• Stephens Limousine Service, Inc., 2375 West Broad Street, +1 706 353-6002.

• The Limousine Co., LLC, +1 706 548-8546, [4].

[edit][add listing] See

• Double Barreled Cannon, Corner of College and Hancock (outside City Hall), [5]. What better way to defeat the Yanks than to give it to them with both barrels! This cannon was designed to shoot twin cannonballs connected by a chain. The designers didn't take into account the impossibility of synchronization, and the cannon was never used. Free.
• The Tree That Owns Itself, Corner of Dearing and Finley, [6]. Colonel W.H. Jackson willed a tree on this spot to itself many years ago. Note: the original tree fell over in 1942; this is its son. Free.
• University of Georgia Old Campus, South of Broad Street downtown. Stroll the grounds of America's oldest state-chartered university. Of particular interest are the Arch, Demosthenian and Phi Kappa Halls, the Chapel, Old College, and the Library.

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• Ciné, 234 W. Hancock Avenue, (706) 353-7377, [7]. Ciné is a two-screen, independent and art house movie theater which recently opened in downtown Athens in April 2007.

• Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton Street, (706) 542-4662, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm, Wed 9am-10pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, [8]. Located on the University of Georgia's south campus, the Georgia Museum of Art offers a small, permanent collection focused on American painting as well as Wednesday night film screenings and other traveling exhibits. Admission is free (a donation of $2 is suggested) and there is a small parking lot available for visitors.

• J & J Flea Market. Visit Georgia's largest flea market for a taste of the bazaar.

• Athica.

• Georgia Museum of Natural History.

• Walking Tour. Take either the Downtown Athens Walking Tour or the Athens Music History Tour. Both start from the Athens Welcome Center at 280 East Dougherty Street, (706) 353-1820.

• Georgia Botanical Gardens.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Agora 260 W. Clayton St. +1 706 316-0130. Vintage and antiques.
• Helix 146 E. Clayton St. +1 706 354-8631. Gifts and local crafts.
• Toula's 225 W. Clayton St. +1 706 353-7339. Upscale home accessories.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Five & Ten, 1635 S. Lumpkin Street, (706) 546-7300, Dinner: Su-Th 5:30pm-10pm, F-Sa 5:30pm-11pm, Brunch: Su 10:30am-2:30pm, [9]. $25+. One of the finest southeastern restaurants located in the Five Points n'hood of Athens. There are not too many places in Georgia that serve sweetbreads in the first place, but Hugh Acheson shows his respect for place by serving them atop a grits custard.

• The National Recently started by the acclaimed chef at Five and Ten, the National offers inventive Tapas style dining. Next door to Cine, sample wine, cheese and meats before catching a movie.

• Mama's Boy, 197 Oak Street, (706) 548-6249, Breakfast: M-F 7am-10:30am, Brunch: Sa-Su 9am-2:30pm, Lunch M-F 11am-4pm, Supper Tu-Th 4pm-9pm & Fr-Sa 4pm-10pm, [10]. $8+. For a twist on Southern diner food, check out Mama's Boy. The crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast is served with a creamy bacon gravy. It is so good that you will sop it up with one of their dense, rich biscuits.

• The Last Resort, 184 W. Clayton (near the UGA campus). $12+. A diverse menu of newer takes on traditional southern classics is supplemented by daily soup, quiche, fish and pasta specials. Though the Last Resort is a great choice for dinner, it is perhaps the best Lunch spot in Athens. The Fried Green Tomato sandwich topped with Vidalia-bacon salad dressing is a lunchtime favorite, while the praline chicken provides an excellent sweet yet savory dinner. The wide array of cakes and pies are also of local fame and should certainly be sampled by visitors.

• DePalma's An Athens institution that offers traditional (if unspectacular) Italian fare. Try the stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer followed by mix and match pasta of your choosing. The calzones and pizza are also good. A good choice for a group, the waiters and waitresses will keep the wine flowing.

• The Basil Press A charming, intimate place for dinner that offers a diverse, frequently changing menu beyond Italian (as the name of the restaurant implies). Highly recommended.

• Weaver D's 1016 E. Broad. Meat and three made famous by REM.

• The Taco Stand 247 E. Broad. Quick Mexican that is thorougly Athens. Less quirky than it once was, but still a great dive. Also at 670 N. Milledge and 2270 Barnett Shoals.

[edit][add listing] Drink

There are some truly great bars in Athens. This map of bars in the downtown area may be useful. Some of the best bars are:

• The 40 Watt Club, 285 W. Washington Street, (706) 369-8399, [11]. Anybody who is anybody in music in the past twenty years has played at the The 40 Watt.

• The Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin Street, (706) 549-9918, [12]. The Georgia Theatre is a premier music venue. The Theatre is on the Athens Music History Walking Tour which is sponsored by the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau. 18+ Only/ID Required.

• The Manhattan, 337 North Hull Street, Athens, (706) 369-9767. Try the signature drink which is Maker's Mark and Blenheim's spicy ginger ale.

• The Max Canada, 243 W. Washington Street, (706) 543-6666. Formerly Room 13 and before that it was called The Engine Room. Bar room atmosphere with pool tables, darts, video games and pinball machines.

• Nowhere Bar is a popular spot for pool players, yet large enough to accommodate their less recreational friends who simply desire a place to drink. The jukebox tends to alternate between classic rock favorites and Widespread Panic.

• Georgia Bar A dive if one existed in Athens. While unassuming on the outside, it has a certain charm that only grunginess and cheap beer can provide.

• The Pub at Gameday A relatively new arrival to the downtown Athens scene, it has become popular with students eager to avoid the Spring Break type atmosphere at "Bourbon Street" and "The General." A large and accessible bar, multiple televisions and wood paneling has ensured Gameday's status within the Athens social scene.

• Allgood Usually attracts a different crowd than the townies, fratboys, and the Freshmen. The greatest aspect is the outdoor patio bar in back of the second story. Though the the bar is large, it is a tad narrow, so overcrowding can be a problem.

• The Globe A pub offering draft Belgium beers, English Ales and an extensive wine list that tends to attract an older, slightly more sophisticated crowd than nearby establishments. Tables, couches and rocking chairs makes this a good place for those who seek to rediscover the lost art of conversation or simply enjoy quality beer.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• America's Best Inn, 2715 Atlanta Highway, +1 706 549-1530, Fax: +1 706 369-8095, [13].
• Athens Microtel Inn, 1050 Ultimate Drive, +1 706 548-5676, Fax: +1 706 613-5153, [14].
• Best Western Colonial Inn, 170 N Milledge Avenue, +1 706 546-7311, Toll-free: +1 800 592-9401, Fax: +1 706 546-7959, [15].
• Courtyard Athens Downtown, 166 North Finley Street, +1 706 369-7000, Fax: +1 706 548-4224, [16].
• Holiday Inn, 197 E. Broad St., +1 706 549-4433, [17].
• Holiday Inn Express, 513 West Broad Street, +1 706 546-8122, [18].
• Hilton Garden Inn, 390 E. Washington Street, 706-353-6807.
• Hampton Inn, 2220 W. Broad Street, 706-548-8268.
• Bulldog Inn, 1225 Commerce Rd. 706-543-3611
• Foundry Park Inn and Spa, 295 E. Dougherty St., 706-549-7020.

[edit] Get out

• Southeastern Conference Tour

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