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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    Bobcat Bikes

    Bobcat Bikes is a retail and repair bicycle store In Athens, Ohio that carries bikes, accessories, parts, and gear. They are a Trek Authorized Retailer and offer Trek and Electra bicycles, but still service and repair all makes and models. 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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    Companion Plants

    This herb nursery was established in 1982 and is located just outside Athens, Ohio. They offer over 600 varieties of common and exotic herb plants. Read more...
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    Strouds Run State Park

    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...
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    Hocking Hills State Park

    Hocking Hills is one of the most iconic State Parks in Ohio. With grand natural rock formations like Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave, the Rock House, and Conkle’s Hollow, it’s been a favorite destination for years. Read more...
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    Dow’s Rollarena

    Dow’s Rollarena in Nelsonville, Ohio, is a roller skating rink that has been providing family fun and entertainment for over 50 years! Read more...
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    Family Tree Florist

    Local family owned and operated florist in Nelsonville, Ohio. Read more...
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    Stuart’s Opera House

    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...
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    Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery

    The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery believes that hands-on, playful learning with family and friends builds confidence and resilience for success in the future. Powered by STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts / Humanities and Math), OVMoD is a hands-on discovery museum for visitors of all ages located in Athens, Ohio with a mission to inspire confidence in visitors of all Read more...
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    Raccoon Creek Outfitters

    Canoe and kayak rentals at this family-owned business which also provides primitive camping for overnight stays. Read more...
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    Cross Court Cards & Gifts

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