THINGS TO DO

A natural paradise, 2,983-acre Lake Hope State Park lies entirely within the 26,824-acre Zaleski State Forest in the valley of Big Sandy Run • It is a rugged, heavily forested region traversed by steep gorges and narrow ridges. Read more...

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...

Outdoor Store, Bike Shop, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Paintball, Scuba and more. Read more...

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

This cycling race runs laps through Uptown Athens where 100 year old bricks will test riders’ handling skills. The back half is made up of a challenging climb, and full-speed descent into a sharp left turn. Read more...

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

The Athens Halloween Block Party is free and open to the public and has seen crowds as large as 30,000 people in years past. We welcome everyone to come enjoy a clean and safe party on Court Street in Athens, Ohio. 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...

Founded in 1995, this womens clothing store — in Uptown Athens — carries dresses, tops, shoes, accessories. Read more...

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

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...