Things to do in Athens, Georgia (GA): The Best Outdoor Activities

April 29, 2022 Randal Brittian

In the sweltering Georgia heat, no place is as cool as Athens. This hip college town is home to the University of Georgia, Pulitzer Prize winning authors and famous rock musicians. Explore the downtown area, where Victorian buildings are filled with an eclectic combination of independent coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques. Named "Live Music Central," Athens' busy music venues are known around the world. Check out The 40 Watt Club, where The B-52s and R.E.M got their start.
Restaurants in Athens

1. University of Georgia Golf Course

2600 Riverbend Rd, Athens, GA 30602-1557 +1 706-369-5739 [email protected] http://golfcourse.uga.edu
Excellent
42%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

University of Georgia Golf Course

2. Bear Hollow Zoo

293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606-4968 +1 706-613-3580 http://www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 256 reviews

Bear Hollow Zoo

Reviewed By elizabhar

Bear Hollow is an outstanding little local spot. All the animals are local (southeast) rescues who wouldn't survive in the wild. If you're looking for expensive giraffes or something, you'll be disappointed, but if you need a great place to let kids run up and down the paths to find the bears, get amazingly close to an alligator, or talk back to a turkey, this is your spot! It's connected to Memorial Park, so bring a picnic and wander on down to the lake, feed the geese, watch the turtles, and enjoy the multiple little playgrounds.

3. Bishop Park

705 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606-2211 +1 706-613-3589
Excellent
38%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

Bishop Park

4. Southeast Clarke Park

4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605-2502 +1 706-613-3991
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

Southeast Clarke Park

5. Birchmore Trail

Grand Ellen Drive, Athens, GA
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

6. Big Dogs on the River

2525 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606-6919 +1 706-353-6002 [email protected] http://www.bigdogsontheriver.com/
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
100%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 1 reviews

7. Southern Gayles Golf Course

22230 Mooresville Rd, Athens, GA 35613-3808 +1 256-232-9888 http://southerngaylesgolf.com/

8. Dolphin Dive Center

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