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Thanks to the breweries that call the
Athens Area home, the production of
meticulously crafted beer is held in high
esteem. In addition to Creature Comforts
Brewing Co., breweries like Terrapin Beer
Co. and The Southern Brewing Co. are
the leading edge of the now solidified
craft-brew trend and attract thousands of
visitors to the area each year.

The cafés and coffee shops that call
Athens home, like the legendary Jittery
Joe’s, add to the local flavor and morph
into musical hotspots when the sun sets.
The dive bars, martini lounges, multi-level
night clubs, and everything in between
create the Athens’ social experience that is
truly second to none.

SHOPPING
Being a city fueled by the arts, Athens
takes fashion seriously. While game days
are known for the Southern prep look,
Athens is a city of the chic. All styles can
be found in this area. A vintage, head
turning outfit has never been closer, but
you’ll also find on-trend styles straight
from New York Fashion Week.

Spend a day discovering our one-of-
a-kind Athenian shops including
independent and eclectic boutiques in
downtown Athens, Prince Avenue, and
Normaltown. Get your Bulldog gear at
Tailgate Georgia, shop trendy styles at
Empire South, or find the perfect page-
turner at an Avid Bookshop.

Just off Atlanta Highway, west of
downtown, is Georgia Square Mall. A
traditional, indoor shopping experience,
Georgia Square Mall includes major
Community department stores, more than 100
specialty shops, and a movie theater.

64 Things to Do Athens Area Chamber of Commerce • www.athensga.com • (706) 549-6800