THINGS TO DO

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...

The 27,822-acre Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in Ohio’s system of state forests. Historic Moonville Tunnel is located within Zaleski State Forest on the Moonville Rail Trail right-of-way. Read more...

Located in Nelsonville, Ohio in the heart of the Hocking Hills, sits Robbins Crossing Historical Village, a hub of history that reenacts what life was like in Southeastern Ohio from 1830 until 1880. 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 Athens Skate Park, located in Athens, Ohio was built by Grindline Skateparks in 2003 and is the second-largest concrete skatepark in Ohio. Read more...

The Pawpaw Festival or Ohio Pawpaw Festival is an annual festival dedicated to the Pawpaw fruit that is indigenous to the Athens County, and the surrounding Southeast Ohio region. 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...

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

Adventure Pro Outdoors – Polaris Slingshot Rentals The Experts in Outdoor Fun aim to provide unique & memorable experiences for our customers. Rent a Polaris Slingshot and explore Hocking Hills on a self guided tour! Our Slingshots allow you to explore & experience the local area in style. 740-856-7848 1299 E. Canal St. Nelsonville, OH 45764 www.AdventureProOutdoors.com Read more...

White’s Mill has proudly served southeast Ohio since 1809. Great Local Products, Chimes, Dog and Cat supplies, Bird Feeding supplies, Lawn, and Garden/Indoor Garden supplies, Native American Jewelry. White’s Mill uniquely Athens for over 200 years. Read more...

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

Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable and Dance Barn runs scenic, guided horseback rides through Zaleski State Forest near Lake Hope State Park. Including a ride through the famous haunted Moonville Tunnel on the Moonville Rail Trail.They offer cooked barbeque, craft beer and wine as well as other food and beverages which are served in The Lady Buck Saloon. During their season Read more...