THINGS TO DO

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...

Kindred Market is a locally and family owned, community-inspired, organic and natural products grocer in Athens, Ohio. They offer over 150+ items in bulk. Their grab & go prepared foods and baked goods are made in-house and their Cafe offers made-to-order espresso drinks. They also have a large selection of books and local art for sale. Follow them on social media for updates on Read more...

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

Set in the beautiful rolling hills of Southeast Ohio, this intimate festival offers live music on multiple stages from national, regional, and local acts. Read more...

Card and gift store in Athens, Ohio that features cards, gifts, scrapbooking, balloons, stuffed animals, frames, candles, and more! Read more...

Founded in 1974, the AIFVF has been presenting the best in international film for 47 years. Read more...

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...

Paper Circle is a non-profit paper studio from Nelsonville, Ohio that specializes in creating organically sourced, handmade papers for various uses. If you have questions about the studio, email: shop.papercircle@gmail.com and they’ll be in touch. Read more...

Local Athens’ swag — crazy soft apparel, handmade wooden items, local favorites, accessories, and home goods. Read more...

The OU School of Dance emphasizes modern technique, choreography and performances contribute to the cultural environment of the university, community and region. Read more...

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...