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. 



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    Cast Away Kayaking, LLC

    Kayak rentals and Shuttle services on The Historic Hocking River in beautiful Coolville, Ohio. A short drive from Athens, Belpre, Marietta and Parkersburg. Read more...
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    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...
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    Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

    Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve is a deep, cool gorge, which is only 100 feet wide in places and is considered by some to be the deepest in Ohio Read more...
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    Lake Snowden

    Lake Snowden is a 675 acre education and recreation park, featuring the largest of four lakes which form the Margaret Creek Conservancy District. Read more...
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    Little Professor Book Center

    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...
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    Jack Neal Floral

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    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...
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    White’s Mill

    White’s Mill has proudly served southeast Ohio since 1809. Great Local Products, Chimes, Dog and Cat supplies, Bird Feeding supplies, Lawn, and Garden/Indoor Garden supplies, Native American Jewelry. White’s Mill uniquely Athens for over 200 years. Read more...
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    Southern Ohio Copperheads

    The Southern Ohio Copperheads are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Athens, Ohio that plays games at Bob Wren Stadium on the Ohio University campus. Read more...
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    mAppAthens

    mAppAthens is a collection of self-guided tours in our area, about topics such as nature, history, art and wellbeing. Read more...
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    Nelsonville Music Festival

    Set in the beautiful rolling hills of Southeast Ohio, this intimate festival offers live music on multiple stages from national, regional, and local acts. Read more...
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    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...
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    New-To-You Thrift Shoppe

    New To You Shoppe is a not for profit 501 (C) 3 organization owned by the Athens County Foster Parent Association to benefit foster children of Athens County. Read more...