The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Athens, Georgia (GA)

May 12, 2022 Jana Sager

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 Performing Arts Center

Athens, GA +1 706-542-7275 http://pac.uga.edu
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

University of Georgia Performing Arts Center

2. Athens Food Tours

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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Athens Food Tours

Athens Food Tours gives you an insider experience of some of Athens, GA’s best food at locally owned establishments. Not only do you get the chance to indulge in incredible dishes and drinks, but you also learn the owners & chefs backstory, the history of UGA as well as learning about the rich music and art scene in Athens.

3. Escape The Space

540 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, GA 30606-2506 +1 706-389-5931 [email protected] http://escapethespace.com
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5.0 based on 56 reviews

Escape The Space

We Are ATHENS' ORIGINAL LIVE ESCAPE ROOM COMPANY! ESCAPE ROOM GAMES (IS-KAP ROOM GAMES) N. A PHYSICAL ADVENTURE GAME IN WHICH PEOPLE ARE LOCKED IN A ROOM WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS AND HAVE TO FIND CLUES, USE ELEMENTS OF THE ROOM TO SOLVE A SERIES OF PUZZLES, AND ESCAPE THE SPACE WITHIN A SET TIME LIMIT OF ONE HOUR. TEAM BUILDING ​We all need an opportunity to engage those around us, sparking imaginations, & accomplishing something special alongside others. #ForgetTrustFalls Special events Birthdays, entertaining the family, date nights, evenings out, bachelor & bachelorette parties, escape room enthusiasts... #GroupStrong Group fun Have you noticed this growing trend of people stuck looking down at their phones or tablets,? Don't fear! We believe we have finaly found the cure. #NoPhone GAMERS Did you know that gamers, and puzzlers, are among the smartest in the world? If you think this to be inaccurate, we highly encourage you to ask a gamer.​ #PowerUp

Reviewed By MaidenoftheSea - Midway, United States

I think I've done 6-7 escape rooms at Escape the Space. I've gone with as few as three people or with a large group that rented the entire facility. Each time, I had a blast! The rooms were challenging but fun, and the game masters also do a good job of not providing too many hints or help. If you are in the Athens area, give them a try. They will be accommodating of your group; you won't be disappointed!

4. Wuxtry Records

197 E Clayton St Atlanta location on North Decatur Road, Athens, GA 30601-2702 +1 706-369-9428 [email protected] http://www.wuxtry-records.com
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Wuxtry Records

Reviewed By Schussboom

This place should be on the national register of historic places. Have been in Wuxtry records many times over the past year and it’s always a pleasant experience. All kinds of new and used vinyl and CDs, even posters. They also offer fair prices on albums you want to sell. They even sell a limited selection of stereo gear and have an assortment of used, vintage stuff next door that they’ll show you on request. They have a sweet Audio Technica turntable and Edifer speaker special we took advantage of that is affordable and an excellent value. The Edifers are great and have enough lower end to fill out a full sound for a small to medium sized room. Helpful, quirky, interesting, resourceful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Wuxtry has been around a long time and it’s perfected the art of being exactly what it should be - an extraordinary experience.

5. The Spa at Graduate Athens

295 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA 30601-2610 +1 706-425-9700 [email protected] http://graduateathens.com/spa/
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

The Spa at Graduate Athens

The Spa at Graduate Athens is all about the R&R and making your acquaintance. Melt away your stress, unplug from the world and indulge in a few hours of off the grid me time. Let us know which service serves you best, and we can make it happen.

6. Urban Enigmas Escape Rooms

10 Huntington Rd B70, Athens, GA 30606-3187 +1 706-850-4111 [email protected] http://urbanenigmas.com
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Urban Enigmas Escape Rooms

Escape rooms are the newest craze sweeping the nation. By combining scavenger hunts with secret codes and puzzles and placing them in a fun and immersive setting, escape rooms are a great way to take a break from reality. The experience begins when a team of up to 8 "Escape Artists" (composed of family, friends, and strangers) are locked in a room and have 60 minutes to achieve the goal and escape. The challenges will require the artists to work together and use every bit of their wit, critical thinking and problem solving skills to discover, analyze, and solve the puzzles needed to get out. Book your experience with us today and let us help you ESCAPE REALITY!

7. LumberJaxe

510 N Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601 +1 706-850-8293 [email protected] https://lumberjaxe.com/pages/axe-throwing-in-athens
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

LumberJaxe

Lumberjaxe is Athens’ ultimate axe throwing experience & gaming destination.

Reviewed By Gantt524080 - Athens, United States

Best date night in a long time. Good selection of beer and great help from the staff on how to throw the axes. Definitely recommend!

8. Georgia Museum of Art

90 Carlton St, Athens, GA 30602-1502 +1 706-542-4662 [email protected] http://georgiamuseum.org
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4.5 based on 145 reviews

Georgia Museum of Art

The Georgia Museum of Art is the official state museum of art, is located on the University of Georgia campus, and our new ticketed admission is free (at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/). The museum presents works from the permanent collection as well as frequent temporary exhibitions from other institutions or generated in-house. Educational programming is now all virtual and includes tours, a monthly family day, teen studios, Yoga in the Galleries and guided mindfulness. Hours: Thursday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1–5 p.m. The museum is closed on major US holidays. Mission statement: The Georgia Museum of Art shares the mission of the University of Georgia to support and to promote teaching, research, and service. Specifically, as a repository and educational instrument of the visual arts, the museum exists to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret significant works of art.

Reviewed By brooket985 - Sand Springs, United States

The museum changes fairly frequently since they have entire areas dedicated to traveling exhibits. I was shown around by a friend who goes to the college and I thoroughly enjoyed most of the art available. My only complaint is there was one employee that was particularly rude to my friend. My friend had a completely sealed container of water and the employee was trying to make us walk all the way downstairs and get a locker for it. We ended up just putting it on a table outside of the exhibit room.

9. Terrapin Beer Company

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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Terrapin Beer Company

We are visitors centre based at beautiful Spey Bay. Dolphins are regularly seen feeding at the mouth of the river Spey,along with ospreys, seals, a huge variety of birdlife and the occasional otter.Join us for land based dolphin watching, tours of the UK's largest icehouse, wildlife walks, latest sightings, interactive exhibition, free binocular hire, all for free. With shop and cafe. The Centre is run by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, come and help support our charity work and have a fun day out!

10. Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries

300 S Hull St, Athens, GA 30605-1101 +1 706-742-7123 http://www.libs.uga.edu/scl/
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries

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