Food scene
Our family’s favorite! All the food is delicious and great quality. It’s a fun atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, along with live music every night. This is right along the bike trail.
33 locals recommend
Eclipse Company Store
11309 Jackson DrOur family’s favorite! All the food is delicious and great quality. It’s a fun atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, along with live music every night. This is right along the bike trail.
This is one of the best and most unique bread shops. Don’t miss a trip here for fresh bread, eclairs, cookies and other delicious pastries.
Athens Bread Company
284-A E State StThis is one of the best and most unique bread shops. Don’t miss a trip here for fresh bread, eclairs, cookies and other delicious pastries.
Great coffee and baked goods. Try the blueberry muffins, smoothies and plain old coffee. This is a local favorite and fun stop with a large selection of specialty coffees, chai and teas. College town favorite.
24 locals recommend
Donkey Coffee
17 W Washington StGreat coffee and baked goods. Try the blueberry muffins, smoothies and plain old coffee. This is a local favorite and fun stop with a large selection of specialty coffees, chai and teas. College town favorite.
If you are a Bengals fan this is where Joe Burrow spent some of his time growing up. Great country home cooking.
Gigi's Country Kitchen
105 N Plains RdIf you are a Bengals fan this is where Joe Burrow spent some of his time growing up. Great country home cooking.
Fluff Bakery
8 N Court StWonderful baked goods!
El Camino Mexican Restaurant
1017 E State StGreat food and wonderful, friendly staff!
Court Street Coffee
67 S Court StIf its a nice day sit outside and enjoy this wonderful island grill. The food is great!
11 locals recommend
Sol Island Bar and Grill
700 E State StIf its a nice day sit outside and enjoy this wonderful island grill. The food is great!
Great place to park, try out the hiking trails and come back to the lodge for some great food. Try the Lodge Burger, Caveman salad and the cheese curds.
Hocking Hills Dining Lodge
Great place to park, try out the hiking trails and come back to the lodge for some great food. Try the Lodge Burger, Caveman salad and the cheese curds.
Devil's Kettle Brewing
97 Columbus RdJackie O's On Fourth
Miller's Chicken
235 W State StTavolino
9 N Shafer StFriendly staff and great takeout to bring back to the cabin. Try the filet and chicken combo, or the salmon.
MuM MuM HIBACHI
Friendly staff and great takeout to bring back to the cabin. Try the filet and chicken combo, or the salmon.
Outdoor Adventures
Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Trail Head
Hockhocking Adena BikewayATV trails and beautiful outdoors
11 locals recommend
Wayne National Forest Headquarters & Athens Ranger Station
13700 US-33ATV trails and beautiful outdoors
Baileys Trail System
8389 W Bailey RdSells Park
Avon PlaceGreat hiking trails close by.
Strouds Run State Park
11661 State Park RdFishing and hiking trails
Dorr Run-Sycamore Trailhead
U.S. 33Lake Hope State Park
27331 Ohio 278Fishing, hiking and BBQ/smoked lunch or dinner at the Lodge.
Zaleski State Forest
Ohio 278Hunting, fishing, backpacking and day hikes.
Gifford State Forest
Smallest state park in OH. 320 acres. Hiking Trails, forested hills and bluffs.
Lake Logan State Park
Nice little lake for kayaking and fishing
The Ridges
118 Ridges CirHiking trails and old, unique university buildings.
Old Man's Cave
Hocking Hills offers beautiful hiking trails.
Wonderful hiking trails! Try Green Mansion, Hemlock and Fern trails. Great trout fishing in the Fall and Winter.
Clear Creek Metro Park
Wonderful hiking trails! Try Green Mansion, Hemlock and Fern trails. Great trout fishing in the Fall and Winter.
Attractions
Athens Farmers Market
701 E State StMake sure to try the lemon bars!
Ohio University
Nelsonville Train Depot
33 W Canal StRocky Outdoor Gear Store
45 E Canal St