The Culture Staff at The Post laid out some of its favorite spots to eat, study and pet animals.
Upon moving to a new town or college campus, it takes time to learn where all the best and hidden spots are. That's why the culture staff of The Post compiled a list of its favorite places to get food, study or pet animals.
What is your favorite place to eat Uptown for under $5?
Sean Wolfe: It’s barely under $5, but a gyro from Souvlakis.
Alex Darus : O’bettys. Cheese fries everyday.
Jess Hill: Ginger
Georgia Davis: Goodfella’s. Pizza is always a good choice.
Alexis Eichelberger: Big Mamma’s. Baby burritos are life.
LynAnne Vucovich: Goodfella’s forever.
Joe Cooke: Wendy’s
What is your favorite place to hide on campus?
SW: The very top floor of the library (“The Stacks”). Everyone is scared of books, so I can sit there in peace.
AD: There is a bench hidden near the parking garage under Nelson that I like to sit at and hide from everyone.
JH: 6th floor of the library
GD: I like to hide out in the Athena Cinema because I love watching movies. It's a good place to take a break and relax.
AE: My bed
LV: My best friend’s room
Mae Yen Yap: My dorm room
JC: My dorm room
What is your favorite place to enjoy nature?
SW: Strouds Run is a little closer to home, but Hocking Hills is always worth the drive.
AD: On a pontoon in the open waters of Dow Lake at Strouds.
JH: Ridges!
GD: College Green. I am not very adventurous.
AE: On West Green between James and Wilson.
LV: Bong Hill is an easy, fun hike.
JC: Ridges
Where is your favorite place to read or study?
SW: Donkey Coffee, or the library.
AD: The 5th floor of Baker. There is usually no one up there, and I’m close enough to the newsroom when I need a distraction.
JH: Donkey
GD: 4th floor of the library in the egg-shaped chairs.
AE: 4th floor of Alden next to the windows.
LV: 7th floor of Alden is my favorite spot.
MYP: The ‘Very Quiet Study’ room on the 4th floor of Alden.
JC: 4th floor Alden, near windows.
What is your favorite dining hall?
SW: Boyd. Be thankful you didn’t have to experience it before the renovation.
AD: Shively solely because of Grab N’ Go. If I could answer none, I would pick that.
JH: Boyd
GD: Boyd for sure.
AE: Nelson
LV: Boyd
MYP: Boyd
JC: Nelson
Where is your favorite place to see a nice view in Athens?
SW: The top of the parking garage on Washington Street. I don’t think you’re technically supposed to go up there, but you can get a great view of the city.
AD: The 7th floor of the library because I can get stuff done and a nice view at the same time.
JH: Bong Hill
GD: The view from Union Street beside Central Classroom is gorgeous.
AE: Bong Hill
LV: Bong Hill again.
JC: The view outside 4th floor Baker.
What is your favorite place to see music performed?
SW: The Union, before it burned down. Now it would probably be the Smiling Skull Saloon.
JH: Donkey
AE: Casa Nueva
LV: The Skull because the bands are always really different.
JC: Casa Nueva
What is your favorite place to get coffee?
SW: Donkey Coffee. They’re always playing great music, and the staff is pretty nice.
AD: My dorm room because I am a high-class barista.
JH: Donkey
GD: Front Room
AE: Donkey
LV: Court Street Coffee
JC: Don’t drink coffee.
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What is your favorite place to pet animals?
SW: The Athens County Dog Shelter. If you sign up as a volunteer, you can take their dogs out on walks. It’s a dream come true.
JH: Union Ridge Wildlife Center
AE: On College Green when they bring the shelter dogs.
LV: Anywhere I can find someone walking their dog. Always ask before petting someone’s animal, though!
JC: Anywhere I can find an animal.
