THINGS TO DO

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...

This facility is operated by the City of Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation department and has spaces available for hosting events. 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...

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

The resort is a working cattle ranch that offers guests an opportunity to experience the adventures of the west, not so far from home.  Read more...

Athens oldest antique, vintage, used furniture and record department store. Random House has been in the same location for over 40 years, same owner. They have a little bit of everything, so stop in and look around. Read more...

Passion Works Studio supports collaborations between people with and without developmental differences. 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...

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

Trisolini Gallery hosts invitational exhibitions of national and international artists and in the spring semester presents Graduate and BFA student thesis exhibitions. Read more...

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...

This work-in-progress 16-mile rail trail takes visitors through the beautiful woodlands of southeast Ohio, including Zaleski State Forest; the communities of Zaleski and Mineral; and the Lake Hope State Park wetland areas. Read more...