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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    Marie J. Desonier State Nature Preserve

    Marie J. Desonier State Nature Preserve is located in eastern Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is heavily forested, on Jordan Run near its headwaters, in Deep Hollow. The preserve features a loop trail, the Oak Ridge Trail, with two footbridges. This trail can be hiked in a two-mile loop, or as a 2.5-mile loop. Read more...
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    Hyacinth Bean Florist

    Hyacinth Bean Florist is a local Athens, Ohio florist delivering courteous and professional service, along with their quality floral and gift items. Read more...
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    Paper Circle

    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...
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    Vinton Furnace State Forest

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    Vinton Furnace State Forest is home to the state’s largest known population of bobcats and is also home to timber rattlesnakes, cerulean warblers and several rare plant species. Read more...
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    Dairy Barn Arts Center Gallery Shop

    The Dairy Barn Arts Center’s Gallery Shop is open year-round, Tuesday–Saturday, 12 to 5 pm and Sundays 12–5 pm during exhibitions. From pottery and jewelry to wall art, you’re sure to find something unique in our Gallery Shop featuring over 60 local artists and currently exhibiting artists. Read more...
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    Majestic Galleries

    Gallery featuring work by local and regional artists. 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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    Kindred Market

    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...
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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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    Acadia Cliffs Wildlife Area

    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...
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    Mac’s Work Wear – Mac’s Thrifty Store

    Family owned and primarily family operated for over 65 years, Mac’s sells men’s work and casual clothing. Read more...
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    The House

    The House is a collegiate Under Armour store near Ohio University, located in uptown Athens, Ohio. Read more...