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 Hope State Park

    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...
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    Ohio Is Home

    Local Athens’ swag — crazy soft apparel, handmade wooden items, local favorites, accessories, and home goods. Read more...
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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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    Cycle Path Bicycles

    For over 30 years Athens Cycle Path has provided expert service, a great selection of bikes, bike helmets, jerseys, shorts, locks, bike parts, and much more. 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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    Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable and Dance Barn

    Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable and Dance Barn runs scenic, guided horseback rides through Zaleski State Forest near Lake Hope State Park. Including a ride through the famous haunted Moonville Tunnel on the Moonville Rail Trail.They offer cooked barbeque, craft beer and wine as well as other food and beverages which are served in The Lady Buck Saloon. During their season Read more...
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    Kennedy Museum of Art

    This world-class institution brings to the University and the Southeast region of Ohio a wide range of permanent collection and traveling exhibitions, educational programming, and special tours. Read more...
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    Touch the Earth Adventures

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    This is an outdoor adventure experience guided by Mimi Morrison to inspire people to be in tune with our Earth through hiking, kayaking and cycling expeditions. 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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    Majestic Galleries

    Gallery featuring work by local and regional artists. Read more...
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    Buckeye Trail, The

    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...
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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...