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October 16, 2021
Athens, Ohio

Samantha & Michael

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"Townie" Things To Do

Okay so we have listed a wide variety of suggestions based on local fan favorites and experiences.

Miller's Chicken

235 West State Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 593-6544

The family restaurant owned by Sam's grandparents, Joe and Bessie Miller. NOT OPEN ON SUNDAYS and they close at 7 pm Monday - Saturday ....sorry. Sam's advice....split a bucket of chicken and some macaroni salad / baked beans / potato wedges! If you want a sandwich get the Super Chicken...add bacon and favorite toppings!

Ohio is Home

43 South Court Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 249-4421

Local shop for clothing and gifts!

Court Street Coffee

67 South Court Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 594-6777

Local coffee house!

Donkey Coffee

17 West Washington Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 594-7353

Local coffee house!

Jackie O's Public House Restaurant

22 West Union Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 592-9686

Mike's favorite! They have two locations....Uptown has good bar food and great beers! Taproom.... location is on Stimpson Ave, bar snacks and food truck are typically availble.

Little Fish Brewing Company

8675 Armitage Road, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 447-5011

Sam's favorite! Specializes in farm to table food and farmhouse ales/ sours! Mainly outdoor seating / picnic tables. Serves brunch too!

Devil's Kettle Brewing

97 Columbus Road, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 589-7187

Another local brewery with food truck on site.

Big Mamma's Burritos

10 South Court Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 566-4100

Another late night favorite for the bar crowd.

O'Betty's Red Hot

15 West State Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 589-6111

Great late night snack! You can get your hot dog on a bed of fries!!!!

Larry's Dawg House

410 West Union Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 592-3819

Treat yo self to a shake or chocolate malt!!!!!

Avalanche Pizza

329 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 594-4664

Sam's favorite local pizza! Basil pesto sauce is a must!

West End CiderHouse

234 West Washington Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 590-5364

Local craft ciders and distilled spirits / cocktails......close to Miller's Chicken!

GoodFella's Pizza

6 West Union Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 592-1572

Greasy, late night, sheet pan pizza.

Casa Nueva

6 West State Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 592-2016

Best bloody mary's in Athens!

Pleasant Hill Winery

5015 Pleasant Hill Road, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 502-3525

Great place for dinner and a glass of wine not too far from Athens!

El Camino Méxican Restaurant

1017 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 589-7657

Can BYOB.....say hi to Lulu...she's so sweet!

Shade Winery

401 Gilkey Ridge Road, Shade, OH 45776
, (740) 696-1323

Haven't been there but have heard great things about their new chef / menu!

Eclipse Company Store

11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains, OH 45780
, (740) 677-4904

BBQ-esq Restaurant and large collection of regional beers.

Strouds Run State Park

11661 State Park Road, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 592-2302

Great hiking trails, quick drive from Athens! Also have boat and kayak rentals available.

Hocking Hills State Park

19852 Ohio 664, Logan, OH 43138
, (740) 385-6842

Famous for Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave!

Sells Park

Avon Place, Athens, OH 45701

Great place for a quick hike less than a 10 min drive. The trails also connect to Strouds Run....could take 1 mile hike or combine trails for 6+ miles.

The Ridges

118 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH 45701

Walking distance from The OU Inn. Old state mental asylum with a "haunted history." There a few hiking trails on the property called "Radar Hill Trail" "Ridges Trail" "Athens Trail" "Ridges Cemetary Nature Walk" and "River Valley Nature Trail".

Dairy Barn Arts Center

8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 592-4981

Old dairy barn used by the ridges when it was a fully working mental asylum. Now a museum / art gallery and event venue.

OHIO Museum Complex and Kennedy Museum of Art

100 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 593-1304

If you're into art things

Athens Farmers Market

1000 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701
, (740) 593-6763

Open Saturday mornings 9 am - 12 pm

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