Visit Athens Ohio

Visit Athens Ohio Visit Athens County, Ohio. It's more than a place, it's a place to belong. This is the official tourism page for Athens County, Ohio.
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The mission of the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau is to enhance the economic and cultural development of Athens County through marketing and promotion of the area as a destination for travelers from outside of Athens County. We work to promote our beautiful county as the perfect destination for leisure travelers, group tours, Ohio University affinity groups and anyone with a love for Athens.

Join fellow artists and art lovers at the tonight for the opening reception of the Women of Appalachia exhibition.Admis...
01/17/2025

Join fellow artists and art lovers at the tonight for the opening reception of the Women of Appalachia exhibition.

Admission to the Dairy Barn Arts Center is free for the reception tonight from 6:00-8:00 PM.

This show only happens every two years, so make plans to check it out—even if you can’t attend tonight. It’s on exhibit from January 17 - March 16, 2025.

❄️😍 The view of White’s Mill along the Hocking River is beautiful year round. Check out the location of this photo to fi...
01/12/2025

❄️😍 The view of White’s Mill along the Hocking River is beautiful year round.

Check out the location of this photo to find this scene.

Winter Wonderland ❄️ We got snow! And lots of it, for Southeast Ohio, anyway. The whole county continues to be under LEV...
01/06/2025

Winter Wonderland ❄️

We got snow! And lots of it, for Southeast Ohio, anyway.

The whole county continues to be under LEVEL 3 SNOW ADVISORY.

All that said, it’s been lovely, beautiful and peaceful today. We hope you all are warm and cozy.

📸 | See more of their snow photographs on their latest post. And give em a follow for lots of Athens, Ohio stories.

Bundle up the kiddos and come out to the Uptown for the Holidays event this Friday in Uptown Athens. Come enjoy carols,...
12/04/2024

Bundle up the kiddos and come out to the Uptown for the Holidays event this Friday in Uptown Athens. Come enjoy carols, cookies, crafts, and cocoa at the participating locations. And bring your wishlist too, because the big man himself will be there. 🎅

Many were here before us, many will come after us. May we continue to keep Southeast Ohio beautiful for generations to c...
11/28/2024

Many were here before us, many will come after us. May we continue to keep Southeast Ohio beautiful for generations to come.

Grateful to be in such a lovely and peaceful place.

Today Athens County had its first snowfall of the season. Pictured here: light snow gently falls over the Hocking River....
11/21/2024

Today Athens County had its first snowfall of the season. Pictured here: light snow gently falls over the Hocking River.

🤩 The sunset was quite dramatic tonight in Athens.
11/20/2024

🤩 The sunset was quite dramatic tonight in Athens.

Peak fall colors may have come and gone, but this season of dramatic change continues to be absolutely stunning.Tag us i...
11/08/2024

Peak fall colors may have come and gone, but this season of dramatic change continues to be absolutely stunning.

Tag us in your favorite Athens fall photographs from this year. We’d love to see what you all have found.

🍁🍂😍Q: Why do so many motorcyclists come to our area?A: (see photos)But also: Athens is home to Ohio’s Windy 9 () a netwo...
11/05/2024

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Q: Why do so many motorcyclists come to our area?
A: (see photos)

But also: Athens is home to Ohio’s Windy 9 () a network or motorcycle rides, curated by motorcyclists, but also great for anyone looking to cruise throughout the beautiful hills of Southeastern Ohio.

📸 Few photographers capture it better than .taikuri. Thanks for sharing these beautiful images!

Happy Halloween y’all!Watch out for all the little goblins trick-or-treating in Athens tonight from 5:30-7:30 PM.
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween y’all!

Watch out for all the little goblins trick-or-treating in Athens tonight from 5:30-7:30 PM.

Halloween Block Party photo dump: From a food-themed Honey for the Heart parade to terrifyingly evil looking outfits to ...
10/28/2024

Halloween Block Party photo dump:

From a food-themed Honey for the Heart parade to terrifyingly evil looking outfits to cute family-friendly group costumes—Athens represented at this year’s block party.

Are you clamoring to create a costume for the Athens Halloween Block Party this Saturday?Don’t stress it. Just wear some...
10/24/2024

Are you clamoring to create a costume for the Athens Halloween Block Party this Saturday?

Don’t stress it. Just wear something. You’ll feel more out of place if you don’t costume up at all.

Here’s some inspiration from the past that we’ve seen out there on the streets of Athens, Ohio.

We have a photo shoot today. Any guesses as to where we’re photographing?
10/24/2024

We have a photo shoot today. Any guesses as to where we’re photographing?

Have you ever wanted to take part in the Honey for the Heart Parade? Did you know that you could help create these wildl...
10/18/2024

Have you ever wanted to take part in the Honey for the Heart Parade? Did you know that you could help create these wildly imaginative costumes and puppets?

Every year, this event brings together the Athens community and Ohio University Bobcats for an Athens-style kickoff to the Halloween Block Party. You don’t want to miss it!

Block Party is Saturday, October 26. Follow for more info on how to take part. 🎃 🎉

Recent rains have renewed our hope for beautiful fall colors this season. In past years our peak fall colors have occurr...
10/08/2024

Recent rains have renewed our hope for beautiful fall colors this season.

In past years our peak fall colors have occurred during the end of October and beginning of November. Due to the summer drought and heat we’re not certain when this year will peak, but we’ll try to update you in time to come experience it.

Tomorrow is the big day! Happy Homecoming Bobcats!Parade starts at 10:00 AM. See you uptown.
09/27/2024

Tomorrow is the big day! Happy Homecoming Bobcats!

Parade starts at 10:00 AM. See you uptown.

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Athens, OH
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Don’t let this summer go by without an adventure in the hills of Athens County, Ohio. #visitathenscounty 🎥 @nathan_bielski

Close call in Athens, Ohio. 😱 Hoping the storm passes over everyone. This amazing capture was from @itsmelive, who posted, “We watched the clouds spiral towards us, our hearts thundering, until the rain rolled in and finally we ran whooping from the storm.” #athensohio #visitathenscounty 🎥 @itsmelive

Rainy days like today are good for planning your next adventure. Here are just some of the ways you can enjoy the outdoors while you’re in Athens County. This video was made in partnership with @ruralaction, @baileystrailsystem, Wayne National Forest, @buckeyetrailassociation, @ohioswindingroad, @acenetathens, and @smokeriseranch_ohio to promote the great outdoor spaces and activities we have in our region. Make Athens County your basecamp for your Southeast Ohio outdoor adventures. #visitathenscounty 🎥 @nathan_bielski

Blustery and beautiful day down by the Cherry Blossoms today. #visitathenscounty 🎥 @joelprince

Thank you @passionworksstudio for all The Who Dey spirit. You all have been busy! 🧡 If you’re coming to Joe Burrow’s hometown to watch the big game this weekend, then find some Athens-style Bengals and Joe Burrow inspired items here. Buy a tiger lily and $9 goes to the Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund. #visitathenscounty 📱 @passionworksstudio

#JOEBRR He may have ice in his veins, but this hometown pride is all warm and fuzzy. Visit the Graffiti Wall in Athens to see the how the mural is coming along. #visitathenscounty 📱@joelprince

🚂 All aboard! Get a ticket to ride the next Winter Steam Special along the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway (@hvscenicrailway) on January 22, 2022. When you go, be sure to visit the nearby Nelsonville Historic Public Square where you can find local art galleries, cafés and more. #visitathenscounty 🎥 @joelprince

Feels like life is speeding up again. We’ve reopened our doors at the Athens County Visitors Center and have a lot of other things in motion. Stop by sometime, say hello and show us your smize (masks still required). #peaceloveathens 🎥 @joelprince

The Santa Train! #athenscountyohio 🎥 @joelprince

Mask up! The City of Athens now requires masks in public places. We'll be smiling with our eyes when we see you! Check out the City of Athens guidelines for masks here: http://www.ci.athens.oh.us/491/covid19

Mask up! The City of Athens now requires masks in public places. We'll be smiling with our eyes when we see you! Check out the City of Athens guidelines for masks here: http://www.ci.athens.oh.us/491/covid19

Peace. Love. Athens.
Peace. Love. Athens.

Peace. Love. Athens. Find your happy place in our digital visitors guide and plan your road trip to Athens. 📍: https://bit.ly/2UmA98i

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Peace. Love. Athens.

The best places leave us with emotions, love and a story to tell. In Athens, you’ll feel immersed in the moment; knowing you’ve stepped away from the regular and into something magical. It’s a crazy world.... we can all use a little Peace.... Love.... Athens.

Athens County is the self-proclaimed capital of Southeast Ohio. Home to Ohio University, this is a place where traditional academia meets Appalachian wisdom. You can taste the creative spirit here through our local restaurants and award winning craft breweries. Hit the bricks of Court Street to experience the largest collection of boutique shops, unique dining and eclectic nightlife in the region. Get a feel for the local arts community by visiting The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Passion Works and public art pieces by Athens native Maya Lin and the late David Hostetler. Carve out time to soak up the beauty of Athens County by hiking one of the many trails or biking along the 21 mile Hockhocking Adena Bikeway (check out Brewed on the Bikeway!!).

Athens County is a premier destination for those seeking an original experience. We’re a little offbeat, fairly unconventional and always worth the trip. We are a little eccentric. We’re always laid back. We are absolutely Athens.