THINGS TO DO

If you enjoy nature and don’t want to travel far, Sells Park is an ideal location. A small nature area, Sells has a small pond and several short hiking trails. 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...

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...

ARTS/West is a community arts center with play performances, concerts, recitals, gallery exhibits, contra & square dancing, plus classes, summer camps, and youth programs. 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...

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

Gallery featuring work by local and regional artists. Read more...

In business for over 29 years. Our retail store, now called 10 West Clothing Co. has the best prices in town on OU & Athens apparel and new and nearly new men’s and women’s thrift clothing. Read more...

Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch is located in Meigs County, Ohio, United States, near Pomeroy. The 126-acre ranch hosts live concerts as well as weekend workshops for guitarists. Read more...

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...

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...

Fine jewelry, jewelry design, expert repair, diamonds and gemstones available. Read more...