Angie's Guidebook
Food scene
Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery
25 Campbell StGreat atmosbeer!
Little Fish Brewing Co.
8675 Armitage RdBeer. Food. Love
Larry's Dawg House
410 W Union StAn Athens staple.
Absolutely Wonderful Food, Service and Atmosphere. Local owned and highly recommended.
14 locals recommend
Zoe
24 1/2 E State StAbsolutely Wonderful Food, Service and Atmosphere. Local owned and highly recommended.
Townie as it gets! Our very favorite Athenian eatery. Call ahead and act local!
17 locals recommend
Purple Chopstix
371 Richland AveTownie as it gets! Our very favorite Athenian eatery. Call ahead and act local!
Union Street Diner
70 W Union StKiss my Grits!
Ciro Italian Kitchen & Bar
120 W Union StSorry can’t talk with my mouth full! Yum!!
Triple Nickel Diner
1060 High StThey should be famous. Go there.
Pleasant Hill Winery
5015 Pleasant Hill RdWonderful wine and food! Call ahead.
Avalanche Pizza
329 E State StAvalanche! Get Down!
Courtside Pizza
85 North Court StreetGood pie on the main drag.
Folks come from towns near and far for some Millers Fried Chicken!
10 locals recommend
Miller's Chicken
235 W State StFolks come from towns near and far for some Millers Fried Chicken!
Eclipse Company Store
11309 Jackson DrHistoric Company Store in Dogtown. Now a bar and grill.
Thai Paradise
102 W Union StEl Camino Mexican Restaurant
1017 E State StCasa Nueva
4 W State StCasa is a local favorite
Little Italy Pizza
110 Main StO'Betty's Red Hot
15 W State StGourmet Dogs!
Bagel Street Deli
27 S Court StBagels!
The House of The Rising Buns!
Seriously. Good Eats! Must visit while in A-Town!
26 locals recommend
Village Bakery & Café
268 E State StThe House of The Rising Buns!
Seriously. Good Eats! Must visit while in A-Town!
North End Kitchen and Bar
77 North Court StreetPizza Cottage
951 East State StreetGreat Food and Drinks with a Cuban touch. Local owned by great folks!
11 locals recommend
Sol Island Bar and Grill
700 E State StGreat Food and Drinks with a Cuban touch. Local owned by great folks!
Whit's Frozen Custard
49 S Court StDelicious Brain Fweeze!!
Sightseeing
Things to see and do in Athens
White’s Mill is a great Home, Garden, and Farm store. Everything from garden seed and mulch to Jewelry and Local Pottery. Uniquely Athens and a must see!
13 locals recommend
White's Mill
2 Whites Mill DrWhite’s Mill is a great Home, Garden, and Farm store. Everything from garden seed and mulch to Jewelry and Local Pottery. Uniquely Athens and a must see!
All I can say is. Trails and a lake. If you don’t like that well...
46 locals recommend
Strouds Run State Park
11661 State Park RdAll I can say is. Trails and a lake. If you don’t like that well...
Trails, a lake plus an amazing drive and breathtaking view....with yummy food at the lodge. Need I say more?
56 locals recommend
Lake Hope State Park
27331 Ohio 278Trails, a lake plus an amazing drive and breathtaking view....with yummy food at the lodge. Need I say more?
Burr Oak State Park Campground
Burr Oak RoadGo for Burr Oak!
Serious trail running and mountain biking to be had! Brand new trail system in The Wayne!
23 locals recommend
Baileys Trail System
8389 W Bailey RdSerious trail running and mountain biking to be had! Brand new trail system in The Wayne!
Hocking Hills Canoe Livery
12789 OH-664Slip down the Hocking in a canoe on a nice summer day.
Look up the meaning of the name. Or make up your own. It’s a great little path either way.
12 locals recommend
Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
Hockhocking Adena BikewayLook up the meaning of the name. Or make up your own. It’s a great little path either way.
Ohio University
The Marching 110.
Radar Hill Trail
Radar Hill TrailOhio University, The Ridges Auditorium
135 Ridges CirThe old Asylum Grounds. A must visit!
Dairy Barn Arts Center
8000 Dairy LnUnique Gallery
Located on the old Asylum Grounds. Another unique piece of Athens.
13 locals recommend
Kennedy Museum of Art
100 Ridges CirLocated on the old Asylum Grounds. Another unique piece of Athens.
Hocking College Disc Golf Course
Hockhocking Adena BikewayEndless Adventure in The Wayne!
11 locals recommend
Wayne National Forest Headquarters & Athens Ranger Station
13700 US-33Endless Adventure in The Wayne!
Zaleski State Forest
Ohio 278Great trails! Southeast Ohio style!
Stuart's Opera House
52 Public SquareTempleton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
47 E Union StConvocation Center
Lake Snowden. They sure are proud of their Porta Johns and Giant rubbery inflatables. But it’s much more than that! Plus….Home of the famous Paw Paw fest! Yum!
Fauna, flora, fishing, boating and other lake adventures to be had at insert lake name here. And camping. Pitch a tent or bring your portable house…. oh wait…you are smart and rented our BNB. Thanks!
13 locals recommend
Lake Snowden
5900 US-50Lake Snowden. They sure are proud of their Porta Johns and Giant rubbery inflatables. But it’s much more than that! Plus….Home of the famous Paw Paw fest! Yum!
Fauna, flora, fishing, boating and other lake adventures to be had at insert lake name here. And camping. Pitch a tent or bring your portable house…. oh wait…you are smart and rented our BNB. Thanks!
Live Music! Jorma and co have a great thing going out in this neck of the woods.
13 locals recommend
Fur Peace Ranch
39495 St Clair RdLive Music! Jorma and co have a great thing going out in this neck of the woods.
Psst. Keep it on the lowdown but at the end of this street is a nice little city park. Hiking and mountain biking trails plus a nice little pond right in town.
Avon Place
Avon PlacePsst. Keep it on the lowdown but at the end of this street is a nice little city park. Hiking and mountain biking trails plus a nice little pond right in town.
Shop local
We appreciate our local businesses! When you spend here it stays here! Thank you!
Seaman's Cardinal Super Market
305 W Union StGreat local Grocer
Ohio Valley Running Company
20 Station StBest running gear you’ll find. Great local folks!
Rollerbowl Lanes
28 Palmer StThe Dude Abides!
Stop-N-Cop Drive Thru
362 Richland AveBeer here!
C & E True Value Hardware
470 Richland AveGreat local place for hardware etc.
Nelsonville Emporium
31 Public SquareHilltop Quick Change & Repairs
161 N Lancaster StIs your oil dirty? Change it!
Bella Vino
22 W Stimson AveHyacinth Bean Florist
540 West Union StreetCycle Path Bicycles of Athens Ohio
104 West Union StreetA great local bike shop!
Little Professor Book Center
65 South Court StreetBooks!
Neighborhoods
West Union is across the river from the mill. Our closest neighbors at the Mill House. It’s all Athens all the way uptown Hyacinth Bean, Larry’s, The Skull and more. Bike path is right across the river too.
West Union Street
West Union StreetWest Union is across the river from the mill. Our closest neighbors at the Mill House. It’s all Athens all the way uptown Hyacinth Bean, Larry’s, The Skull and more. Bike path is right across the river too.
City advice
Getting around
Lots of one ways and round abouts.
Traffic circle or round about. The same but by name. Folks will always honk and shout. It’s only an Athens Game. Beep beep!
Getting around
Taxi!
Uber and Lyft plus a couple local outfits available. Please don’t drink and drive.