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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    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...
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    Trisolini Gallery

    Trisolini Gallery hosts invitational exhibitions of national and international artists and in the spring semester presents Graduate and BFA student thesis exhibitions. Read more...
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    Ohio’s Windy 9

    Ohio’s Windy 9 is a series of motorcycle destination comprised of 9 routes that begin and end in Athens, Ohio. The abundance of curves and elevation change makes this a popular destination for motorcyclists. Read more...
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    Athens City Preserve/Sells Park

    If you enjoy nature and don’t want to travel far, Sells Park is an ideal location. A small nature area, Sells has a small pond and several short hiking trails. Read more...
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    Ohio University Multicultural Center Gallery

    The gallery at the Ohio University Multicultural Center host exhibits designed to increase human understanding through the study and expression of culture. Read more...
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    Athens Skate Park

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    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...
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    Hockhocking Adena Bikeway

    One of the area’s “hidden gems,” the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is a 22-mile long bicycle path in Athens County, Ohio. Read more...
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    Burr Oak State Park

    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...
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    Boord State Nature Preserve

    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...
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    Waterloo Wildlife Area

    This rugged, heavily forested wildlife area is home to an abundance of native species including the gray squirrel, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, cotton tail rabbits, and approximately 80 species of birds. Recreational opportunities include hiking, birding, fishing and hunting. 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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    Robbins Crossing

    Located in Nelsonville, Ohio in the heart of the Hocking Hills, sits Robbins Crossing Historical Village, a hub of history that reenacts what life was like in Southeastern Ohio from 1830 until 1880. Read more...