Explore the Area
Our Favorite Local Spots
From breakfast joints to breweries, covered bridges to campus — here’s what we love about this corner of Georgia.
Golden Pantry
5171 Macon Hwy, Bishop, GA 30621
24/7 locally owned convenience store with gas, ice, snacks, and limited groceries.
🕐 Open 24 hours
Directions →Publix
2061 Experiment Station Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Full supermarket with groceries, deli, pharmacy, and bakery.
🕐 Mon–Sat 7am–10pm · Sun 7am–9pm
Directions →Dollar General
6280 High Shoals Rd, Bishop, GA 30621
Household goods, groceries, and basics at great prices.
🕐 Mon–Sat 8am–9pm · Sun 8am–8pm
Directions →Suncatcher Café
42 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Classic small-town breakfast spot popular with the locals. Don't miss the homemade biscuits, pancakes, or Sunday lunch.
🕐 Mon–Sat 6:30am–2pm · Sun 8am–2pm
Directions →Chops & Hops
2 S Main St #112, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Casual steakhouse with local grass-fed steaks, specialty burgers, wine & beer. Call ahead for reservations or grab a seat at the bar.
🕐 Tue–Sat 11am–9pm · Closed Sun–Mon
Directions →Blind Pig Tavern
22 N Main St, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Family-friendly pub food, cocktails, and a great atmosphere. Lots of outdoor picnic table seating — very popular with families.
🕐 Mon–Thu 11am–10pm · Fri–Sat 11am–11pm · Sun 11am–9pm
Directions →White Tiger Deluxe
64 N Main St, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Funky spot known for smoked chicken BBQ salad, smoked chicken cheddar ranch sandwich, and smoked fish dip.
🕐 Tue–Sat 11am–8pm · Closed Sun–Mon
Directions →Krimson Kafe
40 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Simple, fresh soups, sandwiches, and salads made with locally grown ingredients. A small-town staple for years.
🕐 Mon–Fri 10:30am–3pm · Closed weekends
Directions →Jittery Joe's Coffee
27 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Local coffeehouse serving microroasted brews from around the world, plus baked goods.
🕐 Mon–Fri 7am–5pm · Sat 8am–4pm · Closed Sun
Directions →Mama's Boy
197 Oak St, Athens, GA 30601
Modern diner for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. The French toast, breakfast hash, and biscuits are outstanding.
🕐 Daily 7am–3pm
Directions →Cali-N-Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30605
Cuban and Latin dishes — fish tacos, Peruvian pork, Cuban sandwiches. Pet-friendly outdoor dining. Cash only & BYOB!
🕐 Wed–Sun 11am–9pm · Closed Mon–Tue
Directions →Last Resort Grill
174 W Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601
Set in a former music venue with artwork on every wall. Open for lunch, dinner, and brunch — try the fried green tomatoes and crab cakes.
🕐 Mon–Sat 11am–9pm · Sun 10am–3pm (brunch)
Directions →Seabear Oyster Bar
175 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
Swanky hangout popular for happy hour. Great oysters and cocktails — including Negroni slushies.
🕐 Mon–Thu 4pm–10pm · Fri–Sat 4pm–11pm · Sun 4pm–9pm
Directions →Pauley's
594 N Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30601
Creperie with a sports bar vibe. Create-your-own crepes, biscuits, and a full bar — great for watching the game.
🕐 Mon–Sat 8am–2am · Sun 9am–2am
Directions →Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30607
Award-winning brewery in a former textile factory. Tastings, tours, live music, and socializing on the lawn.
🕐 Thu–Fri 4pm–10pm · Sat 12pm–10pm · Sun 12pm–6pm
Directions →Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
Beloved Athens brewery known for Tropicalia. Set in a converted 1940s tire warehouse.
🕐 Wed–Thu 4pm–9pm · Fri 3pm–10pm · Sat 12pm–10pm · Sun 12pm–8pm
Directions →Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601
Athens' most iconic music venue, built in 1935. Check out the rooftop bar for drinks with a view.
🕐 Doors open vary by show — check schedule online
Directions →Oconee Veterans Park
3500 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
197-acre park with paved trails for running, bike trails, hiking, dog park, sports fields, and picnic areas.
🕐 Daily 7am–dark
Directions →Elder Mill Covered Bridge
Elder Mill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
One of only thirteen functioning covered bridges in Georgia, sitting above Rose Creek. A beautiful piece of history (built 1897).
Directions →Wire Park
1295 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Renovated industrial facility turned modern shopping and dining destination. Popular with families on nice days.
Directions →Farm 441
1441 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Home, garden, and gift shop with unique gifts and gourmet items. Don't miss the homemade peach ice cream and smoked BBQ on Fri & Sat.
🕐 Wed–Sat 10am–5pm · Closed Sun–Tue
Directions →Washington Farms
1891 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Family-owned u-pick farm. Strawberries in spring (Apr–May), corn maze and pumpkins in fall (Sep–Nov). Petting zoo, wagon rides, and more.
🕐 Seasonal — check washingtonfarmsga.com for dates
Directions →Chambray Tea
1250 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Southern hospitality at its finest — distinctive home interior and gift items with an unmatched welcoming atmosphere.
🕐 Mon–Sat 10am–5pm · Closed Sun
Directions →State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
300+ acre site with display gardens and five miles of nature trails — great for birding and wildlife.
🕐 Daily 8am–6pm (gardens) · Visitor center Tue–Sat 9am–4:30pm
Directions →Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton St, Athens, GA 30602
The state's official art museum with 9,000+ pieces. Free admission with suggested donation.
🕐 Tue–Sat 10am–5pm · Sun 1pm–5pm · Closed Mon
Directions →Tour UGA Campus
University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
Walk through the historic North Campus of the oldest state-chartered university (est. 1785), then head down to Sanford Stadium where 93,000 cheer on the Dawgs!
Directions →Wuxtry Records / 40 Watt Club
197 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601
Birthplace of R.E.M., the B-52s, and Widespread Panic. Browse Wuxtry Records or catch live shows at the 40 Watt Club or Little Kings Shuffle Club.
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