THINGS TO DO

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...

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...

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...

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

Local Athens’ swag — crazy soft apparel, handmade wooden items, local favorites, accessories, and home goods. 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...

Card and gift store in Athens, Ohio that features cards, gifts, scrapbooking, balloons, stuffed animals, frames, candles, and more! Read more...

The Dairy Barn Arts Center’s Gallery Shop is open year-round, Tuesday–Saturday, 12 to 5 pm and Sundays 12–5 pm during exhibitions. From pottery and jewelry to wall art, you’re sure to find something unique in our Gallery Shop featuring over 60 local artists and currently exhibiting artists. Read more...

Located in southeast Ohio, remote Burr Oak State Park is a quiet gem with 2,593-acres of scenic wooded hills and a 600-acre “no wake” lake. You can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, boating, disc golf and relaxing at the lodge or a cabin. Read more...