Athens is known for large outdoor murals depicting local historical life. Nine murals were painted by professional artists on the exterior walls of local businesses.
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The page created by Hesham Murad | University of Toronto Mississauga | Main Street, Looking West, Athens, Ontario (1910). Photo by Special Collections Toronto Public Library, flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Athens Cornfest
The 3rd Saturday of August
Athens Cornfest has been a part of the summer festival scene in Athens for almost 40 years.
Visit the festival to enjoy many Arts and Crafts vendors, Free Games for the kids, live music all day, corn on the cob and many food vendors.
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- 4 Pearl Street, Athens, ON, Canada, Ontario
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- https://www.facebook.com/athenscornfest
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Joshua Bates Centre
Joshua Bates Centre is an amazing small theatre. It provides an opportunity for local musicians and talents to perform in front of a small crowd and start building their careers.
Joshua Bates Centre features not only music but also theatre and comedy plays. Visitors to the centre will experience a wide range of sights and sounds sure to please everyone.
- 1 Main Street West, Athens, ON K0E 1B0
- +1 (613) 924-2044
- https://joshuabatescentre.com/
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( votes)Luke’s Harvest Cafe
Luke’s Harvest Café is great for picking up some fantastic homemade food. They have preserves, maple syrup, cheeses, even some they smoked, beautiful fresh pita sandwiches, fresh banquette, fresh ciabatta, biscotti, cookies, all kinds of delightful pastries, coffee, etc. People go to it whenever they get the chance; they are always blown away by how amazing, fresh, and delicious this place is.
Luke’s Harvest Café is a must-go too, and I would advise you to go there early because there will not be much left by noon. People have described the store as a fantastic European bakery, everything served over the counter is top shelf. Do not be in a hurry when you go in, as it can be quite busy at times, and they make all of the specialty coffees from scratch, so they take a few minutes.
Finally, the great and welcoming service from the store makes your experience a wonderful time. You have to eat here.
- 29 Main Street East, Athens, ON K0E 1B0
- +1 (613) 924-1844
- https://lukeseuropeanstylemarket.com/
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Willard’s Bakery Products
Willard’s Bakery Products is hands down one of the best ever, Athens is a great town to visit. The cake donuts made in this bakery are one of the best, and their sub sandwiches make the place even better. These donuts are homemade, and getting them fresh and hot from the fryer, as people described, is “not only good for the body, but it’s good for the soul.”
They are only made several times per week, and you will know which days, as you can see folks in their cars inhaling these delightful donuts from the paper bags they are sold in, so do not be in a hurry when you go in as it can be quite busy at times.
When you visit Athens, you have to visit Willard’s Bakery and try their donuts…they are revelatory.
- 21 Main Street East, Athens, ON K0E 1B0
- +1 (613) 924-9594
- https://www.facebook.com/willards1968/
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( votes)JJ’s Country Diner
JJ’s Country Diner is another thing that makes Athens a great town. JJ’s Country Diner is an amazing place to pick up some of the most fantastic and locally-made food. They have burgers, poutine, pizza, veggie options, fries, mozzarella sticks, philly cheese steak, etc.
The people of Athens and visitors would describe the place as not only delicious and worth the drive but also very friendly, it has one of the best services you can have dining out, and you would never get tired of eating there. JJ’s Country Diner is definitely a must-go if you visit Athens or even pass by.
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- 68 Main Street East, Athens, Ontario K0E 1B0
- +1 (613) 924-0580
- http://www.jjscountrydiner.ca/
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Ben’s Country Canteen
Ben’s Country Canteen is one of the best chip wagons in Athens, made from the local Canadian Dairy farms; it’s a nice little truck tucked inside the town. The food in Ben’s Country Canteen is not greasy whatsoever; it’s cooked at the right temperatures correctly, and the service provided is one of the best.
If you are visiting Athens, you have to try out their fries, as they have the best fries anywhere. The service is amazing and friendly; no matter what you order, it’s all delicious, and you will be satisfied. Even the prices are very comparable to other trucks.
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- 28 Henry Street, Athens, ON K0E 1B0
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( vote)Crooked Creek Golf Course
Crooked Creek offers an exciting mix of challenges throughout its 18 holes. The course offers a blend of challenges and ease, as it’s built on a rolling terrain, where the holes flow through fields of tall fescue and mature trees. Played from the back tees at over 6800 yards, the prevailing winds create one of the most challenging gold courses you can play. The Crooked Creek Golf will offer an outstanding challenge that will take on the best of the golfers.
- 353 County Road 5, Athens, ON K0E 1B0
- +1 (613) 790-4813
- http://www.crookedcreekgolf.ca/
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Main Street Pizza
Main Street Pizza makes one of the best locally-made pizzas in Athens. The food quality and service are excellent, and there is no long wait for the food. The people of Athens consider this place to be one of the best places to make pizza; the cinnamon buns are heavenly and are baked fresh daily.
They also have various topping choices, and no matter what you order, you will be satisfied.
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- 17 Main Street East, Athens, ON K0E 1B0
- +1 (613) 924-1907
- https://mainstpizza.ca/