THINGS TO DO

Whatever journey you’re on, whoever you’re travelling with, we have adventures and experiences that you don’t want to miss. 



    • 2021 SHO UptownDogTshirts 001

    10 West Clothing

    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...
    • 20171201 SCE OURidges 042 1 768x512

    mAppAthens

    mAppAthens is a collection of self-guided tours in our area, about topics such as nature, history, art and wellbeing. Read more...
    • 2021 SHO OhioIsHome 001 768x768

    Ohio Is Home

    Local Athens’ swag — crazy soft apparel, handmade wooden items, local favorites, accessories, and home goods. Read more...
    • 2021 REC StroudsRunSP 001 768x512

    Strouds Run State Park

    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...
    • 2021 REC HockHillsSP 001 768x513

    Hocking Hills State Park

    Hocking Hills is one of the most iconic State Parks in Ohio. With grand natural rock formations like Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave, the Rock House, and Conkle’s Hollow, it’s been a favorite destination for years. Read more...
    • 2021 REC DowsRollerArena 001 768x574

    Dow’s Rollarena

    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...
    • 2021 REC WayneNF 001 768x512

    Wayne National Forest

    The Wayne National Forest is located in the south-eastern part of the US state of Ohio, in the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. It is the only national forest in Ohio. Forest headquarters are located between The Plains and Nelsonville, Ohio, on US Route 33, overlooking the Hocking River. Read more...
    • 2021 SHO FiberFunStudio 003 768x512

    Fiber Fun Studio

    Local studio shop provides fiber art supplies for weaving, knitting, crochet, spinning, needlepoint and more — located in Albany, Ohio. Read more...
    • 2021 REC AthensSkatePark 001 768x512

    Athens Skate Park

    Verified
    The Athens Skate Park, located in Athens, Ohio was built by Grindline Skateparks in 2003 and is the second-largest concrete skatepark in Ohio. Read more...
    • 2021 ENT AthensIntertnationalFVF 001 768x512

    Athens International Film + Video Festival

    Founded in 1974, the AIFVF has been presenting the best in international film for 47 years. Read more...
    • 2021 REC MoonvilleRailTrail 001 768x512

    Moonville Rail Trail

    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...
    • 2021 REC RacoonCreek 001 768x512

    Raccoon Creek Outfitters

    Canoe and kayak rentals at this family-owned business which also provides primitive camping for overnight stays. Read more...