THINGS TO DO

Marie J. Desonier State Nature Preserve is located in eastern Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is heavily forested, on Jordan Run near its headwaters, in Deep Hollow. The preserve features a loop trail, the Oak Ridge Trail, with two footbridges. This trail can be hiked in a two-mile loop, or as a 2.5-mile loop. Read more...

Operating since 1915, the Athena Cinema is one of downtown Athens’ unique historic treasures. Their programming features something for everyone — including documentary, independent, classics, world and local film. Read more...

Gifford State Forest is the smallest state forest in the state of Ohio. It includes some hiking trails, forested hills and bluffs, and a small breeding nursery. Read more...

If you enjoy nature and don’t want to travel far, Sells Park is an ideal location. A small nature area, Sells has a small pond and several short hiking trails. Read more...

The Pawpaw Festival or Ohio Pawpaw Festival is an annual festival dedicated to the Pawpaw fruit that is indigenous to the Athens County, and the surrounding Southeast Ohio region. Read more...

Hyacinth Bean Florist is a local Athens, Ohio florist delivering courteous and professional service, along with their quality floral and gift items. Read more...

Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable and Dance Barn runs scenic, guided horseback rides through Zaleski State Forest near Lake Hope State Park. Including a ride through the famous haunted Moonville Tunnel on the Moonville Rail Trail.They offer cooked barbeque, craft beer and wine as well as other food and beverages which are served in The Lady Buck Saloon. During their season Read more...

City pool featuring zero entry, a mushroom fountain, geysers, a curvy slide, diving area and swimming lanes. Read more...

This world-class institution brings to the University and the Southeast region of Ohio a wide range of permanent collection and traveling exhibitions, educational programming, and special tours. Read more...

Locally owned and operated book store for the past 25 years. If you’re looking for a book, they carry books in every category imaginable. Read more...

In business for over 29 years. Our retail store, now called 10 West Clothing Co. has the best prices in town on OU & Athens apparel and new and nearly new men’s and women’s thrift clothing. Read more...

Kindred Market is a locally and family owned, community-inspired, organic and natural products grocer in Athens, Ohio. They offer over 150+ items in bulk. Their grab & go prepared foods and baked goods are made in-house and their Cafe offers made-to-order espresso drinks. They also have a large selection of books and local art for sale. Follow them on social media for updates on Read more...