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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    Lake Snowden

    Lake Snowden is a 675 acre education and recreation park, featuring the largest of four lakes which form the Margaret Creek Conservancy District. Read more...
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    Thunderbunny 50k

    This ultra marathon event takes place annually in May at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio.This ultra marathon event takes place annually in May at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio. Read more...
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    Passion Works Studio

    Passion Works Studio supports collaborations between people with and without developmental differences. Read more...
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    Rocky Outdoor Gear Store

    Located in the rolling hills of Athens County, The Rocky Outdoor Gear Store is your source for outdoor, work, western and military footwear. Read more...
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    Boord State Nature Preserve

    Boord State Nature Preserve contains one of the best examples of a hemlock ravine in Washington County and the surrounding area. The preserve’s state-listed species include rock skullcap, narrow-leaved toothwort and golden-knees. Falls Run cuts through a massive layer of Permian-age sandstone to form the heart of this preserve which is an eastern hemlock-shrouded stream gorge 60-80 feet deep. Read more...
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    Wayne National Forest

    The Wayne National Forest is located in the south-eastern part of the US state of Ohio, in the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. It is the only national forest in Ohio. Forest headquarters are located between The Plains and Nelsonville, Ohio, on US Route 33, overlooking the Hocking River. 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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    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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    mAppAthens

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

    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...
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    Ohio University Multicultural Center Gallery

    The gallery at the Ohio University Multicultural Center host exhibits designed to increase human understanding through the study and expression of culture. Read more...
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    New-To-You Thrift Shoppe

    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...