Food Scene
Albany Café
5196 Washington RoadGood basic diner food in old school.
An Athens institution. Everything is made from scratch. Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Oldest worker-owned restaurant in Ohio.
64 locals recommend
Casa Nueva
6 W State StAn Athens institution. Everything is made from scratch. Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Oldest worker-owned restaurant in Ohio.
O'Betty's Red Hot
15 W State StRestaurant Salaam
21 W Washington StEclipse Company Store
11309 Jackson DrAthens Farmers Market
701 E State StDrinks & Nightlife
A local institution and the Margaritas in town. You can order food in the bar or in the restaurant. The oldest worker-owned restaurant in Ohio.
Little Fish Brewing Co.
8675 Armitage RdCrisp, clean beers, nice atmosphere, close.
Casa Nueva
6 W State StShade Winery
401 Gilkey Ridge RdPleasant Hill Winery
5015 Pleasant Hill RdDevil's Kettle Brewing
97 Columbus RdTony's Tavern
7 W State StLocal's Bar with great Jazz on Tuesday Nights.
Parks & Nature
Beach, boats, hiking, old furnace ruins, gorgeous, great dining at lodge.
56 locals recommend
Lake Hope State Park
27331 Ohio 278Beach, boats, hiking, old furnace ruins, gorgeous, great dining at lodge.
Raccoon Creek Outfitters
74815 US-50Fox Lake Wildlife Area
Sightseeing
Moonville Tunnel
Hope-Moonville RoadHaunted!
Buckeye Furnace State Memorial
123 Buckeye Park RdVery cool, completely renovated. Peaceful place for a picnic.
Nelsonville Train Depot
33 W Canal StKing's Hollow Tunnel
Township Highway 21The Ridges
118 Ridges CirEssentials
Small, easy access, great selection, local meats and breads, good beer & wine choices, wonderful people!
8 locals recommend
Seaman's Cardinal Super Market
305 W Union StSmall, easy access, great selection, local meats and breads, good beer & wine choices, wonderful people!
Marathon Gas
5615 Washington RdHas a limited selection of beer and a few wines.