Review:

Athens, Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, may seem like a sleepy mid-sized city when in fact it has a vibrant and exciting downtown core.

Downtown Athens is where its government offices are located, as well as churches of several different denominations.

For shoppers there is a wealth of opportunities; there are many clothing stores as well as antique shops, shoe stores, and jewelers.

Art lovers can spend their time browsing galleries and studios. The restaurant district is here and offers dozens of different restaurants and cafes.

Most are grills offering fine Southern cuisine, but there is international fare here as well: Indian, Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, and Italian. There are clubs and lounges in Athens' downtown to enjoy until the wee hours of the morning.

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