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lanes, plus more than 4,000 bike racks
throughout the city.
Athens is a rare combination of natural
beauty and outdoor activities combined
with a strong sense of ecological
awareness and whole-hearted
community commitment to the
preservation of the environment.
When you’re needing fresh air, find
it in our unforgettable natural lands
and parks. For more information on
Athens Leisure Services, parks and
facilities, and exciting events, visit
accgov.com/148/Leisure-Services.

ECLECTIC +
BOUTIQUE SHOPPING
Being a city fueled by the arts, Athenians
are fastidious about fashion. While game
days are known for the Southern prep
exhibits non-releasable Georgia native and UGA Golf Course. Golfweek named look (lots of red and black!), Athens is
wildlife, including American black bears, the UGA Golf Course the #5 Best Public chic. Spend a day discovering our one-
American alligators, and owls. Course in Georgia in 2021. of-a-kind Athens shops ranging from
The ACC Leisure Services Department independent and eclectic boutiques in
Golfers and occasional players alike will maintains 43 miles of trails throughout downtown Athens, Prince Avenue, and
enjoy the beautifully manicured fairways the community that can be used for Normaltown. Get your Bulldog gear at
and challenging greens the area has to walking, hiking, and biking. Athens is a Tailgate Georgia, shop the trends at
offer. Notable area golf courses include designated bike-friendly community and Empire South, or find the perfect page-
Athens Country Club, The Georgia Club, provides miles of well-maintained bike turner at an Avid Bookshop.

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