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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    Boathouse at Strouds Run

    Kayak, canoe, pontoon, and small boats can be rented at the Boathouse which is located off Strouds Run Road in Strouds Run State Park, by the beach/boat ramp. Read more...
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    Zaleski State Forest

    The 27,822-acre Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in Ohio’s system of state forests. Historic Moonville Tunnel is located within Zaleski State Forest on the Moonville Rail Trail right-of-way. Read more...
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    Gameday Spirit Fanstore

    : 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Find all your Ohio Bobcat merchandise at Gameday Spirit! Offering a wide variety of clothes, hats, gifts, and more, Gameday has everything you need to show your Bobcat pride! Read more...
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    Blue Eagle Music

    Providing musical instruments, accessories, lessons, and repairs to Athens, Ohio and beyond. They sell and ship vintage instruments to buyers across the country. Read more...
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    Upcycle Ohio

    The UpCycle Ohio Thrift turns what could be waste into valuable assets. We sell electronics, clothing, shoes, kitchen ware and furniture. Stop in and shop UpCycle Ohio for all your needs. Read more...
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    Goodwill

    Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, furniture, housewares & more. Read more...
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    Cross Court Cards & Gifts

    Card and gift store in Athens, Ohio that features cards, gifts, scrapbooking, balloons, stuffed animals, frames, candles, and more! Read more...
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    Keith Chapman Jeweler

    Fine jewelry, jewelry design, expert repair, diamonds and gemstones available. 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 Valley Museum of Discovery

    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...
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    Athens City Preserve/Sells Park

    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...
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    Vinton Furnace State Forest

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    Vinton Furnace State Forest is home to the state’s largest known population of bobcats and is also home to timber rattlesnakes, cerulean warblers and several rare plant species. Read more...