THINGS TO DO

Stuart’s Opera House is a registered historic building in Nelsonville, Ohio, listed on the National Register on December 29, 1978. It is an Opera House and live music performance theatre that was built in 1879, and continues to be used to this day. Read more...

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway was founded in 1972 as a 501c3 non-profit organization to operate historic train rides along the Hocking River Valley. Read more...

The Dairy Barn Arts Center features exhibitions, events, and educational programs that nurture and promote an appreciation for the arts throughout its community and to visitors in Southeast Ohio. Read more...

This work-in-progress 16-mile rail trail takes visitors through the beautiful woodlands of southeast Ohio, including Zaleski State Forest; the communities of Zaleski and Mineral; and the Lake Hope State Park wetland areas. Read more...

Museum of local culture with rotating exhibits, collections & a research & genealogy library. Read more...

Kid friendly and free. Local history and hands on exhibits on U.S. wartime history. Read more...

A natural paradise, 2,983-acre Lake Hope State Park lies entirely within the 26,824-acre Zaleski State Forest in the valley of Big Sandy Run • It is a rugged, heavily forested region traversed by steep gorges and narrow ridges. Read more...

This world-class institution brings to the University and the Southeast region of Ohio a wide range of permanent collection and traveling exhibitions, educational programming, and special tours. 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...

Located in the rolling hills of Athens County, The Rocky Outdoor Gear Store is your source for outdoor, work, western and military footwear. Read more...

This unique, 273-acre wildlife area lies in the southwest corner of Washington County. It can be reached by way of County Road 3 from State Route 555. The area includes steep, rocky terrain, varied forest types, a small stream, and an old millstone quarry. Nearly all of it is wooded. Read more...

Operating since 1915, the Athena Cinema is one of downtown Athens’ unique historic treasures. Their programming features something for everyone — including documentary, independent, classics, world and local film. Read more...