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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    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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    Ohio University International Street Fair

    The International Street Fair celebrates the different cultures throughout the world through food, art and more. Don’t miss the “Flag Parade.” 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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    Blockhouse Bouldering

    Blockhouse Bouldering offers climbing for all ages and skill levels. You’ll find a judgment free zone, perfect for your first climbing experience. Bouldering is a form of rock climbing performed on short, natural boulders or artificial indoor walls without ropes or harnesses. It emphasizes power, technique, and short, intense sequences called “problems” rather than endurance. Safety is managed using crash pads Read more...
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    Thunderbunny 50k

    This ultra marathon event takes place annually in May at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio.This ultra marathon event takes place annually in May at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio. Read more...
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    Nelsonville Quilt Company

    Southeastern Ohio’s premier quilt shop offering more than 2,400 bolts of fine quilting fabrics, notions, patterns & books. 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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    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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    Marie J. Desonier State Nature Preserve

    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...
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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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    Athens City Pool

    This facility is operated by the City of Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation department and has spaces available for hosting events. Read more...
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    Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery

    The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery believes that hands-on, playful learning with family and friends builds confidence and resilience for success in the future. Powered by STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts / Humanities and Math), OVMoD is a hands-on discovery museum for visitors of all ages located in Athens, Ohio with a mission to inspire confidence in visitors of all Read more...