THINGS TO DO

Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, often spoken as “Mem Aud,” hosts the Performing Art Series, major lectures, and cultural events. Read more...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

White’s Mill has proudly served southeast Ohio since 1809. Great Local Products, Chimes, Dog and Cat supplies, Bird Feeding supplies, Lawn, and Garden/Indoor Garden supplies, Native American Jewelry. White’s Mill uniquely Athens for over 200 years. 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...

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...