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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    Little Professor Book Center

    Locally owned and operated book store for the past 25 years. If you’re looking for a book, they carry books in every category imaginable. Read more...
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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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    Ossian C. Bird Arena

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    Ossian C. Bird Arena is an ice arena and recreational sport facility located in Athens, Ohio and owned and operated by Ohio University. Visit their website to find open skate hours. Read more...
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    Ohio University School of Dance

    The OU School of Dance emphasizes modern technique, choreography and performances contribute to the cultural environment of the university, community and region. Read more...
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    Ohio University Homecoming

    Ohio University alumni join current students and celebrate in their shared and unique experiences. Book you rooms early for this event. 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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    Goodwill

    Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, furniture, housewares & more. Read more...
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    Athens Skate Park

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    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...
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    Cool Digs

    Garden store featuring hydroponic and organic gardening supplies. They also carry gemstones, fossils, jewelry, local soaps, tie dye and more! 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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    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...