Updated: 18 Jan 21
Drayton Square Condominiums are located in East Athens, an established community in Athens Clarke County that in recent years has seen growth in retail and dining amenities. UGA's new Veterinary facility brings a significant number of faculty, students and support staff to the area.
A Short Walk Away
The entrance to Drayton Square near the intersection of South Stratford and Barnett Shoals is only a block or two walk to dining and shopping options. Nearby restaurants offer dining options ranging from coffee shops, to pizza and fast food, to sports bars, to Mexican and Italian. For a quick, but incomplete view of the number and variety of nearby dining options search at the Food Page.
The Georgetown Square and College Station shopping centers are anchored by Kroger and Publix with a host of smaller retail shops including book stores, video stores, wine shops and coffee houses. As the area continues to expand adding nearby options for dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation, residents of Drayton Square will increasingly benefit from life in a walkable community.
Dining
Athens is as close as a Foodie can get to heaven and remain in the southeast. It is home to nationally recognized chefs and many restaurants are at the forefront of the locavore farm-to-table culinary movement and made Safe Organics list of the Seven Best Cities for Organic Food. An excellent overview of dining options in Athens can be had by browsing the Visit Athens Dining Listings.
The top locations for fine dining are downtown Athens, hosting a number of highly acclaimed restaurants and bars, and Five Points, home to Five & Ten, operated by the award winning chef Hugh Acheson. Drayton is under four miles from both Five Points and the restaurant scene downtown.
If you are a culinary DIY-er Drayton, with UGA close by, is near the UGA Meat Science Technology Center Store offering excellent bargains on beef, pork and lamb harvested from the UGA farms and is a USDA inspected processing facility. In season the Athens Farmer's Market is open twice a week and for those thinking regionally Eat Wild is an excellent resource for locating organically and sustainably grown produce, poultry and meats.
Architecture and History
Athens boasts sixteen neighborhoods on the National Register of Historic Places, including four house museums open for public tour. Guided and self-guided audio and podcast tours provide a glimpse into Athens' past, and includes a driving tour of twenty one significant African American heritage sites. Athens is a notable stop on Georgia's Antebellum Trail, both for the extent of architecture that was spared during Sherman's March to the Sea and for the number of Confederate leaders whose homes were located in the area. The Milledge Avenue historic district located approximately half way between Drayton Square and downtown, is home to Athens' most impressive residential architecture. From stately Greek Revival homes to a mid-century modern gas station, the neighborhood is also ideal for antique shopping, fine dining and architectural sightseeing.
Arts and Culture
Athens has earned a national reputation for its vibrant performing and visual arts scene. In addition to numerous art galleries and the Georgia Museum of Art, Athens lays claim to an unrivaled musical legacy. The city is a popular stop on the Georgia Music Trail, which winds its way through the state, highlighting destinations associated with Georgia's rich and storied musical history. Renowned Athens bands include R.E.M. and the B-52s, and new bands perform nightly in intimate downtown clubs, classic concert halls, and bustling bars. Athens is home to world-famous venues including the 40 Watt Club and the recently renovated Georgia Theatre.
Around Athens
Athens is well situated for quick and easy excursions to nearby areas that showcase the best of Georgia's natural resources and attractions. It is a featured stop on regional driving trails, including Georgia's Civil War Heartland Trail, with sites including the world's only double-barreled cannon, the Cook and Brothers Armory, where Civil War rifles were manufactured, and of course the Tree That Owns Itself.
Drayton Square Condominiums are located in East Athens, an established community in Athens Clarke County that in recent years has seen growth in retail and dining amenities. UGA's new Veterinary facility brings a significant number of faculty, students and support staff to the area.
A Short Walk Away
The entrance to Drayton Square near the intersection of South Stratford and Barnett Shoals is only a block or two walk to dining and shopping options. Nearby restaurants offer dining options ranging from coffee shops, to pizza and fast food, to sports bars, to Mexican and Italian. For a quick, but incomplete view of the number and variety of nearby dining options search at the Food Page.
The Georgetown Square and College Station shopping centers are anchored by Kroger and Publix with a host of smaller retail shops including book stores, video stores, wine shops and coffee houses. As the area continues to expand adding nearby options for dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation, residents of Drayton Square will increasingly benefit from life in a walkable community.
Dining
Athens is as close as a Foodie can get to heaven and remain in the southeast. It is home to nationally recognized chefs and many restaurants are at the forefront of the locavore farm-to-table culinary movement and made Safe Organics list of the Seven Best Cities for Organic Food. An excellent overview of dining options in Athens can be had by browsing the Visit Athens Dining Listings.
The top locations for fine dining are downtown Athens, hosting a number of highly acclaimed restaurants and bars, and Five Points, home to Five & Ten, operated by the award winning chef Hugh Acheson. Drayton is under four miles from both Five Points and the restaurant scene downtown.
If you are a culinary DIY-er Drayton, with UGA close by, is near the UGA Meat Science Technology Center Store offering excellent bargains on beef, pork and lamb harvested from the UGA farms and is a USDA inspected processing facility. In season the Athens Farmer's Market is open twice a week and for those thinking regionally Eat Wild is an excellent resource for locating organically and sustainably grown produce, poultry and meats.
Architecture and History
Athens boasts sixteen neighborhoods on the National Register of Historic Places, including four house museums open for public tour. Guided and self-guided audio and podcast tours provide a glimpse into Athens' past, and includes a driving tour of twenty one significant African American heritage sites. Athens is a notable stop on Georgia's Antebellum Trail, both for the extent of architecture that was spared during Sherman's March to the Sea and for the number of Confederate leaders whose homes were located in the area. The Milledge Avenue historic district located approximately half way between Drayton Square and downtown, is home to Athens' most impressive residential architecture. From stately Greek Revival homes to a mid-century modern gas station, the neighborhood is also ideal for antique shopping, fine dining and architectural sightseeing.
Arts and Culture
Athens has earned a national reputation for its vibrant performing and visual arts scene. In addition to numerous art galleries and the Georgia Museum of Art, Athens lays claim to an unrivaled musical legacy. The city is a popular stop on the Georgia Music Trail, which winds its way through the state, highlighting destinations associated with Georgia's rich and storied musical history. Renowned Athens bands include R.E.M. and the B-52s, and new bands perform nightly in intimate downtown clubs, classic concert halls, and bustling bars. Athens is home to world-famous venues including the 40 Watt Club and the recently renovated Georgia Theatre.
Around Athens
Athens is well situated for quick and easy excursions to nearby areas that showcase the best of Georgia's natural resources and attractions. It is a featured stop on regional driving trails, including Georgia's Civil War Heartland Trail, with sites including the world's only double-barreled cannon, the Cook and Brothers Armory, where Civil War rifles were manufactured, and of course the Tree That Owns Itself.
