THINGS TO DO

For nearly 1444 miles, the Buckeye Trail winds around Ohio, reaching into every corner of the state. Trail sections nearest Athens County pass through Burr Oak State Park, near Glouster, and Shawnee, Ohio. Read more...

Tantrum is a professional theater company with performances at the Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater and Forum Theater on the Ohio University campus in Athens, Ohio. Read more...

Fast Traxx Motoplex offers a variety of ways for off-road motorcyclists to enjoy their sport, including a SX track, a Motocross track, and a Grand Prix course. Read more...

This herb nursery was established in 1982 and is located just outside Athens, Ohio. They offer over 600 varieties of common and exotic herb plants. Read more...

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...

Ten-screen theater serving Nelsonville, Athens and Logan, Ohio. Great entertainment at this local movie theater that also has a large arcade. Read more...

This gallery is located in Siegfred Hall on the Ohio University campus and hosts three to five exhibitions per year of works by nationally and internationally known artists of all disciplines. Every spring semester, the gallery hosts multiple Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibitions. Read more...

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

Hyacinth Bean Florist is a local Athens, Ohio florist delivering courteous and professional service, along with their quality floral and gift items. Read more...

This unique, 273-acre wildlife area lies in the southwest corner of Washington County. It can be reached by way of County Road 3 from State Route 555. The area includes steep, rocky terrain, varied forest types, a small stream, and an old millstone quarry. Nearly all of it is wooded. Read more...

Operating since 1915, the Athena Cinema is one of downtown Athens’ unique historic treasures. Their programming features something for everyone — including documentary, independent, classics, world and local film. Read more...

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway was founded in 1972 as a 501c3 non-profit organization to operate historic train rides along the Hocking River Valley. Read more...