Location: Athens
Top Things to do in Athens
What to do and see in Athens, Ohio (OH): The Best Things to do
Athens is a city in and the county seat of Athens County, Ohio, United States. Athens is most widely known as the home of Ohio University, a large public research university with an enrollment of more than 36,800 students across all campuses. Located along the Hocking River in the southeastern part of Ohio, Athens is the principal city of the Athens, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area. The official population of Athens in the 2010 U.S. Census was 23,832, with a daytime population of over 40,000
Restaurants in Athens
1. Athens Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By GDabelko - Athens, United States
I started going to the Athens Farmers Market decades ago when it brought people together on the old airport runway, now long-gone under tennis courts and a skateboard park. Now the largest year-round farmer's market in the state is about to move again. But what will always be a constant is the opportunity to access healthy local foods and the rich local community of vendors and customers. It is a meeting place, a crossroads for the diverse city and county, university and farmer, student and older adult communities to come together. So bring a bag for carrying home vegetables, local honey, fantastic bread and funky Avalanche pizza creations, herbs, soap, and naturally some local tortilla chips and popcorn.
2. Random House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Dutch Creek Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Located in the beautiful Athens County countryside, Dutch Creek Winery specializes in fruit wines and honey wines (aka mead). DCW creates fruit and honey wines unlike any you may have tried before - light, refreshing and drier than most other honey-based wines. DCW also offers a New England style dry hard cider and homemade non-alcohol honey soda.
4. Dairy Art Barn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By ckuttnersands - Athens, United States
Wonderful museum which serves the whole community through its programs and outreach. Amazing quilt and other exhibits, beautiful gift shop with local art for sale, special events for children and adults, summer camp that brings out creativity in children. They have a great holiday craft sale with handmade items, music. The dairy barn has something for everyone in a lovely setting of a restored dairy barn.
5. O'Betty's Hot Dog Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By jsleax - Athens, United States
Friend wanted best dog in town had to send them to OBetty’s The crisp snap of the dog and fresh fries were a hit
6. Pleasant Hill Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By lydiajane98 - Cincinnati, United States
This winery is so much fun and has a gorgeous view. The owners are extremely nice and you can tell they have a passion for making great wine. The tastings are fun and their appetizers are yummy!
7. Little Fish Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By BaldAndHappy - Washington DC, United States
They have great beers, which you would expect from a small local craft brewery. I tried two of them and both of them were top notch. I sat outside, although it was 39° outside, and they were more than happy to start a fire in the fire pit to warm things up. It quickly filled up with lots of beer drinkers and everyone said their beer was great. I didn’t eat there.
8. Strouds Run State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By billt165 - Columbus, United States
With so much attention on Hocking Hills, this small lake is a great, less crowded option. It's a beautiful lake with limited HP boats, so it stays less crowded and more in tune with nature. We rented kayaks at the Boat house. You could easily spend all day exploring the lake, but two hours was a nice, easy trip to explore the northwest portion. Lots of birds, turtles, and even a water snake. There is a small beach that they must groom each morning, and a nice picnic shelter north of the beach. On a Friday afternoon before Labor day, it was almost deserted. A great out-of-the-way location to explore the outdoors.
9. Devil's Kettle Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Athensgirl348
We went to Devil's Kettle on the last day of Brew Week. I was pleasantly surprised because their beer was very good and they had a nice variety of beer. When this place was first open, I didn't like their beer, but there is now a nice variety of beer for both men and women.
10. The J Bar
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 5 reviews
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