Shopping in Athens is as eclectic as Athens itself from distinctive local shops to large retail chains and just about anything in between.Downtown Athens offers a real taste of of the town with a blend of specialty shops, artist studios, and local icons. Shops such as Native American Gallery, Helix, Wuxtry Records, and The Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother are great places to begin a search for the perfect souvenir. For a list and description of all the fabulous places to shop within walking distance from UGA’s campus, click here.

Five Points is home to an array of specialty shops where fun and funky clothing, interesting antiques, locally crafted jewelry, original art, and unique gifts are  just a short walk away from the Georgia Center. Click here for more info on the shops of Five Points.

Colonial Beachwood Promenade features local and national retailers including Coldwater Creek, Marshalls, Bath and Body Works, among others. In addition there is a movie theatre and many restaurants.

Georgia Square Mall hosts major department stores, a movie theater, and over 100 specialty and local shops. Mall hours are MON – SAT 10am – 9pm; SUN 12 noon – 6pm. Click here for the GA Square Mall website.