THINGS TO DO

New To You Shoppe is a not for profit 501 (C) 3 organization owned by the Athens County Foster Parent Association to benefit foster children of Athens County. Read more...

The resort is a working cattle ranch that offers guests an opportunity to experience the adventures of the west, not so far from home.  Read more...

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...

One of the area’s “hidden gems,” the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is a 22-mile long bicycle path in Athens County, Ohio. 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...

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...

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...

Kayak, canoe, and small boats can be rented at the Boathouse which is located off Park Road 9 Road in Lake Hope State Park. Read more...

Passion Works Studio supports collaborations between people with and without developmental differences. Read more...

Adventure Pro Outdoors, LLC is a family owned & operated business located in Nelsonville, Ohio. They are the experts in outdoor fun and have the gear you’ll need to spend the day on the Hocking River or on the trails of Wayne National Forest. Read more...

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...

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