THINGS TO DO

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

Ohio’s longest running marathon that serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Read more...

Same location, new name! No need to rush when it’s your turn at the Mavuno of Athens dispensary counter. Whether it’s a first time or loyal customer, Mavuno’s mission is to improve lives through the goodness of cannabis. Our qualified team fulfills that mission by listening to understand our customers’ needs, educating them on the benefits of our diverse selection 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...

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...

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...

A 9 hole course. Smaller greens, not easy to target. Lies not normally flat. Located less than two miles of Burr Oak State Park Lodge. Read more...

For nearly 1444 miles, the Buckeye Trail winds around Ohio, reaching into every corner of the state. Trail sections nearest Athens County pass through Burr Oak State Park, near Glouster, and Shawnee, Ohio. 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 27,822-acre Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in Ohio’s system of state forests. Historic Moonville Tunnel is located within Zaleski State Forest on the Moonville Rail Trail right-of-way. Read more...

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...

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