Best Retail & Shopping in Downtown Athens, Athens GA (2026)

Downtown Athens has long been the center of the local retail & shopping scene. Between the UGA campus, Broad Street, and the bars along Clayton, you have 30 options within walking distance of the Arch and Georgia Theatre. The highest-rated is The Avenue Athens with 5 stars. Whether you're a student, a townie, or visiting for game day, downtown delivers.

Top Rated Retail & Shopping in Downtown Athens

#1

The Avenue Athens

5

(26 reviews)

1737 S Lumpkin St

#2

Heery's Too

5

(3 reviews)

184 E Clayton St

#3

Nest Athens

5

(26 reviews)

523 Prince Ave

All Retail & Shopping in Downtown Athens

The Avenue Athens

5(26)•$$

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1737 S Lumpkin St

Heery's Too

5(3)•$$

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184 E Clayton St

Nest Athens

5(26)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

523 Prince Ave

Brett Glenn Floral Design

4.9(54)•$$

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1054 S Lumpkin St

fab'rik Athens

4.9(78)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

142 E Clayton St

Community

4.9(64)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

260 N Jackson St

Uptown Cheapskate Athens

4.9(232)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

105 Hickory St

plainjane designs

4.9(16)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

149 Oneta St # 6g

Frances' Florist

4.9(386)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

1244 Hull Rd

Agora Vintage

4.8(90)•$$

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279 E Broad St

Native America Gallery

4.8(289)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

195 E Clayton St

Cheeky Peach

4.8(105)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

160 W Clayton St

Epiphany Athens

4.8(58)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

294 W Washington St

Ladybird Permanent Jewelry

4.8(38)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

175 Tracy St

Bear Hug Honey Company

4.8(66)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

193 E Clayton St

Avid Bookshop

4.6(186)•$$

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625 Barber St Suite 150

Heery's Clothes Closet

4.6(122)•$$

Genteel boutique selling designer women's clothing, plus shoes, handbags & accessories.

195 College Ave

Margo Metaphysical

4.6(234)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

224 E Clayton St

Junk In the Trunk

4.6(274)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

590 Olympic Dr

Arete Style

4.5(17)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

171 W Clayton St

Factory Direct Mattress 4-You!

4.5(32)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

1791 US-29

Athens Habitat ReStore East

4.5(98)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

532 Barber St Building 2

Appointments At Five

4.5(17)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

1730 S Lumpkin St

Dress Up Athens

4.4(34)•$$

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147 College Ave

Dynamite Clothing

4.4(47)•$$

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Petsense by Tractor Supply

4.3(434)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

660 US-29

Urban Outfitters

4.2(151)•$$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

155 E Clayton St

Gateway Jewelry & Pawn

4.2(50)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

401-7 North Ave

The Clubhouse - Athens, GA

4.2(39)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

157 College Ave

Labels Resale Boutique

3.9(20)•$$

A retail business in Athens, GA.

297 Prince Ave Bottleworks

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