What to Do

Foxglove plant bar

A one of a kind plant shop that is much more than a plant shop! Foxglove offers a wide variety of house plants to choose from along with a place to hangout and have a drink. Enjoy creating a DIY succulent terrarium experience, try out their unique soil bar where you can mix and make your own blend of soil, and participate in their community propagation wall where you can take a cutting and leave a cutting.

Metal + petal

Full service interior design firm with a beautiful store front that has both a modern and classic feel. Shop for decor, unique gifts, cards and more.

MOther Lode

A vintage and makers market featuring an eclectic selection of goods and gifts for you and your home. Well curated with a super friendly and helpful owner. Open daily 11 - 7, located at 1005 Baxter St., 706-850-5962.

Perryander studio

Flower and gift shop owned and operated by mother and daughter artisans. Their hand-crafted seasonal floral arrangements are sourced by local growers and created with a modern flair. They offer weekly and bi-weekly floral arrangement subscription services delivered right to your door. Perryander Studio also sells jewelry, home decor, accessories, antiques and more.

Georgia cycle sport

Family owned and run bicycle shop offering a wide selection of bicycles and accessories. With a knowledgeable and friendly staff as well as certified mechanics and master bike fitters, it’s a great spot for both beginners and seasoned cyclists.

Athens-Clarke County Library

A fantastic public library with a great selection of books, friendly & helpful staff and a good reasonable lay out along with computers for public use. The ACC library offers so many resources to the community including free and interesting classes, fun events and meeting rooms you can reserve for free for community meetings/events.

Walls of books

This bookstore has a great selection of reasonably priced used and new books. Walls of Books promotes the many benefits of reading by offering a unique Trade & Sell program to their customers along with 10% off for teachers.