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Welcome to Downtown Athens, AL

It's what you love about the South

"It's what you love about the South"

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A little about Athens

Kayak or canoe, walk the Civil War trails, stroll through our historic neighborhoods and view antebellum homes and streets, there are things to do and see in Athens. Our shops provide a chance to see and buy unique antiques, special art and trendy gifts and clothes. We are home to the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of Alabama and the mix of youth and southern culture makes us truly a place to be seen.

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The history of Athens

Founded in 1818 by John Coffee, Robert Beaty, John D. Carroll, and John Read, Athens is one of the oldest incorporated cities in the State of Alabama, having been incorporated one year prior to the state's admittance to the Union in 1819. Limestone County was also created by an act of the Alabama Territorial Legislature in 1818.[2][6] The town was first called Athenson, then the name was then shortened to Athens, after the ancient city in Greece. The town's first mayor was Samuel Tanner, and the Tanner area, south of Athens, was named on his behalf.

Contact Information

Address:

Athens, Alabama
35611

Where is Athens

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Businesses in Athens, Alabama

Here is a collection of downtown Athens, Alabama businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

 

The Drop Inn Bed & Breakfast

Lodging

Welcome to The Drop Farm!

 

Canebrake Club

Museums / Attractions

Designed by international golf course architect Ron Garl

 

306 BBQ

Restaurants

306 BBQ serves authentic slow cooked, pit smoked barbecue

 

Clark's

Restaurants

Clark's Family Style, real, good, food

 

GIN HOUSE BBQ

Restaurants

Breakfast, lunch, burgers and BBQ

 

Hickory Barn BBQ

Restaurants

Barbecue like it should be

 

LuVici's

Restaurants

Southern food, etiquette and hospitatlity

 

Picasso's Grill

Restaurants

American classics with an international flair

 

Sweetest Things Tea Room

Restaurants

Have tea and a sweet

 

Candlelight Antique Mall

Shopping

Great selection of vintage advertising and antiques

 

Clinton Street Cottage Antiques & Collectibles

Shopping

We like antiques

 

Cotton Warehouse Antiques

Shopping

We choose carefully

 

Craftsman Cottage

Shopping

Items from local folks and artists

 

PaperTrail Antiques

Shopping

We welcome browsers

 

Plucky Peacock

Shopping

We sell finishes pieces and restoration supplies