Athens Spirit

One of the best college towns in the South really cranks up in the fall. We’ll show you what to see, where to eat, and then tell you where to stay.

The lobby of Ciné features exposed brick walls and steel beams. Documentaries and independent films are shown here often.
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Lodging

There are two football games in Athens this month (September 6 and 27) so forget staying overnight on those weekends. On other days, try the Hilton Garden Inn (rates start at $139) located right downtown. www.hiltongardeninn.com or (706) 353-6800. As an alternative, stay at the Foundry Park Inn & Spa ($115 week/$145 weekend). www.foundryparkinn.com or (706) 549-7020.

The Details
Agora: 260 West Clayton; (706) 316-0130
Big City Bread Cafe: 393 North Finley; (706) 353-0029
Ciné: 234 West Hancock Avenue; (706) 353-7377
Farm 255: 255 West Washington Street; (706) 549-4660
Five and Ten: 1653 South Lumpkin; (706) 546-7300
Junkman’s: 458 East Clayton; (706) 543-4454
Toula’s: 225 West Clayton; (706) 353-7339
Weaver D’s: 1016 East Broad Street; (706) 353-7797

A NOTE TO OUR READERS:
"Athens Spirit" is from the September 2008 issue of Southern Living. Because prices, dates, and other specifics are subject to change, please check all information to make sure it's still current before making your travel plans.

Tanner C. Latham

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