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Local Atmosphere

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Points of Interest
  • The Arch
  • Downtown Athens
  • Georgia State Botanical Gardens

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Athens, the "Classic City," is the quintessential college town. Downtown offers amazing nightlife, with numerous clubs, bars, cafés, restaurants, and shops on every corner. Music is a cornerstone of downtown Athens, with plenty of opportunities for students to see local and nationally recognized bands. Every night, there are at least six concerts playing at various venues around town, whether they be indie rock at the 40 Watt, jam music at the Georgia Theatre, or metal at Caledonia Lounge. Athens also has a famed history of hosting super secret shows at underground music venues and house shows. A friend once said you couldn’t toss a stone in Athens without hitting a musician, and this is true—if you are looking to start a band, definitely come here. R.E.M., the B-52s, Widespread Panic, Of Montreal, MGMT, and Neutral Milk Hotel all got their start in Athens. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a town with a stronger music scene.

Students agree that bars are the place to be. They’re always packed from Thursday night to the wee hours of Sunday morning. Unlike some towns, Athens actually has enough bars to accommodate the number of partygoers living here. There are freshman bars that are a little less selective as far as fake IDs go, as well as sports bars, outdoor bars, and sophisticated, ritzy bars. Downtown is located within walking distance from the dorms, so walking to and from parties is not a problem, and no one has to drive. Taxis and student-sponsored organizations also provide transportation to and from various hotspots. Plus, if you get tired of being in a smaller town, Atlanta is about an hour away. Anything Athens doesn’t have, Atlanta definitely does.

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Local Atmosphere at University of Georgia

nikitaali

'13

Marketing

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Interactive

UGA is a very bustling campus on an average day with many events taking place and a sunny atmosphere for the students.

Jan 10, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Georgia

danielsc

'15

Political Science and Government

5.0
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Athens: Best City in America

Not only is UGA one of the best Universities in America, it's located right next to the best place for college students in the USA: downtown Athens. There's always something going on downtown, no matter what day. Most restaurants are open til 2 a.m., if not 4 a.m., and there's always something good to eat, no matter your price range. We have the most bars per square mile in America: 97 in just one square mile, plus tons of other stuff for those who don't imbibe to do.

Jan 04, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Georgia

ctondi93

'15

Romance Languages

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Great College Town

Athens is the epitome of a college town. Campus and the immediate area around campus is all geared almost exclusively towards students, which makes finding things to do, places to eat, etc. really easy. There are always great sporting events (football) and tickets are usually free or really cheap for students. Downtown has a fantastic music scene that you shouldn't miss out on. If there are big events (big concerts, etc.) that you want to attend, Atlanta is about an hour away, so it's not too hard to get those opportunities too.

Dec 28, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Georgia Square Mall
  • Mall of Georgia
Major Sports Teams None:
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities Atlanta: GA: 1 hour
Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Athens:
1. John Mayer’s “No Such Thing” video was filmed in downtown Athens at the Georgia Theater.
2. Road Trip, starring Tom Green and Breckin Myer, was filmed in Athens around UGA.
3. Ben Affleck bought a house in Athens, GA. He supposedly eats at Five and Ten in Five Points when in town.
4. The Athens Transit public transportation bus is actually called The Bus.
5. On game days, Athens becomes one of the largest cities in Georgia. Sell-out crowds guarantee over 92,000 people will be in Athens.

Famous People from Athens:
Michael Stipe, and Katie from MTV’s Surf Girls

Local Slang:
BrewFest – An annual tasting of national brand beers
Coke
– Any kind of carbonated beverage
Twilight – A bike race every spring that runs through downtown

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Beechwood Cinema
Beechwood Plaza
(706) 546-1011

Carmike 12
1575 Lexington Rd.
(706) 354-0016

Georgia Square Cinemas
3700 Atlanta Highway
(706) 548-3023

Tate Movie Theater
Tate Student Center
UGA Campus
(706) 542-7774

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