THINGS TO DO

Whatever journey you’re on, whoever you’re travelling with, we have adventures and experiences that you don’t want to miss. 



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    Athens City Preserve/Sells Park

    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...
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    Wayne National Forest

    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...
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    Athens Farmers Market

    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...
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    Ohio Brew Week

    Ohio Brew Week is a festival held annually in Athens, Ohio. The 9-day celebration of Ohio brewing brings together brewers and beer lovers from all around the nation to sample beers and celebrate the joy of craft brewing. Read more...
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    Nelsonville Aquatic Center

    City pool featuring zero entry, a mushroom fountain, geysers, a curvy slide, diving area and swimming lanes. Read more...
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    Blue Eagle Music

    Providing musical instruments, accessories, lessons, and repairs to Athens, Ohio and beyond. They sell and ship vintage instruments to buyers across the country. Read more...
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    Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

    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...
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    mAppAthens

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

    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...
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    Touch the Earth Adventures

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    This is an outdoor adventure experience guided by Mimi Morrison to inspire people to be in tune with our Earth through hiking, kayaking and cycling expeditions. Read more...
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    Cycle Path Bicycles

    For over 30 years Athens Cycle Path has provided expert service, a great selection of bikes, bike helmets, jerseys, shorts, locks, bike parts, and much more. Read more...
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    Ohio Is Home

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