The Red and Black

August 30th, 2007

Gameday isn’t just for the football fans…

We’re now less than 48 before the beginning of another footall season here in Athens. Come Saturday, the masses that bleed Red & Black will overtake the town, drinking the day and screaming the night away as the Dawgs take the field for another year of battle.

I, for one, know where i’ll be on Saturday– tailgating in my same spot that I have called home for almost every home game since 2004. But If I’ve learned something since then, it’s that gameday isn’t for everyone. Some dont like the crowds, and some just don’t like football. Fair enough. So, if you won’t be tailgating and cheering on Saturday, there’s no need to sit inside all day or flee the town altogether.. Here are a few suggestions of how to spend gameday away from the game.

1) Believe it or now, it’s actually a pretty good time to head downtown and do some record or clothes shopping, especially as game time approached and the masses head in the direction of the stadium or their favorite bar watching spot. Take advantage of game time to avoid some crowds and browse around.

2) Try the Botanical Gardens on South Milledge. A beautiful plot of land to spend the day in a quiet place with gorgeous scenery, good company, and maybe a picnic basket.

3) The Gardens arent the only park around. As a matter of fact, there are more than I can even list in the blog. Do a quick google search and find youself a nice spot to spend the day with that special someone…

4) There are plenty of movie theaters around this town, and plenty of good flicks out to catch. Haven’t seen ‘Superbad” yet? Here’s a good opportunity.

5) And, of course, Vision Video is open for business. If you’re going to stay inside, at least take advantage of some cheap movie rentals.

This is only a surface scratch of some things you might do on gameday that have nothing to do with gameday. If it’s just not your thing, go find your own perfect gameday niche.

Either way, have a beautiful Saturday in old Athens town.

–Alec Wooden

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