THINGS TO DO

This ever-expanding trail system is currently comprised of 26 trail miles, optimized for all levels of mountain biking, trail running, hiking & enjoying nature. Read more...

Voted the #1 farmers market in Ohio, the Athens Farmers Market is the place to shop for locally grown and raised meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, prepared foods, pies and pastries, traditional and specialty bread, coffee, wine and cider, jams, jellies and preserves, pickled and fermented vegetables, honey and maple syrup, fudge and candies, plants and seeds. Also find items hand-crafted 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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...