THINGS TO DO

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

Dow’s Rollarena in Nelsonville, Ohio, is a roller skating rink that has been providing family fun and entertainment for over 50 years! Read more...

Local studio shop provides fiber art supplies for weaving, knitting, crochet, spinning, needlepoint and more — located in Albany, Ohio. Read more...

Voted the #1 farmers market in Ohio, the Athens Farmers Market is the place to shop for locally grown and raised meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, prepared foods, pies and pastries, traditional and specialty bread, coffee, wine and cider, jams, jellies and preserves, pickled and fermented vegetables, honey and maple syrup, fudge and candies, plants and seeds. Also find items hand-crafted 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...

This work-in-progress 16-mile rail trail takes visitors through the beautiful woodlands of southeast Ohio, including Zaleski State Forest; the communities of Zaleski and Mineral; and the Lake Hope State Park wetland areas. Read more...

Kayak, canoe, and small boats can be rented at the Boathouse which is located off Park Road 9 Road in Lake Hope State Park. Read more...

Boord State Nature Preserve contains one of the best examples of a hemlock ravine in Washington County and the surrounding area. The preserve’s state-listed species include rock skullcap, narrow-leaved toothwort and golden-knees. Falls Run cuts through a massive layer of Permian-age sandstone to form the heart of this preserve which is an eastern hemlock-shrouded stream gorge 60-80 feet deep. Read more...

Located outside of the city of Athens and within easy driving distance of Ohio University, Strouds Run State Park surrounds Dow Lake and draws a mix of trail and lake users. Miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding provide scenic views from rugged trails. The lake offers boating, paddling, swimming and a shaded campground. Read more...

The House is a collegiate Under Armour store near Ohio University, located in uptown Athens, Ohio. Read more...

Jack Neal Floral has served the Athens area for more than 30 years. This 3rd-generation, family-owned-and-operated florist treats each customer as a friend. Read more...