Athens County Travel Guide

Ohio

The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.
The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.
The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.
The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.
Desonier State Nature Preserve in Coolville has a 2 mile loop trail through forests of mature Beech and Oaks in deep ravines and on steep hillsides. The trail criss-crosses Jordan Run, a tributary of the Hocking River. #FindingtheUniverse

Popular cities in Athens County

Athens which includes farmland
Athens
Known for Universities, Hills and Hiking
Athens awaits: its university life, live music, churches and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Ohio University
  • Court Street
  • Strouds Run State Park
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Aerial of Lake Vesuvius on Snowy Winter Day - Wayne National Forest - Ohio
Nelsonville
Known for Dining, Relaxing and Hills
Trip time! Discover the hiking, forests and horse riding in relaxing Nelsonville.
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New Marshfield
New Marshfield
Known for Natural parks
Escape to New Marshfield! Enjoy its parks.
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Coolville
Coolville
Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Dining
Get away to Coolville! Enjoy the local cuisine and more.
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Millfield
Millfield
Known for Natural parks
Explore Millfield: its parks and more!
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A sunny shot of one of the fingers of Lake Snowden.
Albany
Venture to Peden Stadium and Court Street—just two of the sights around Albany.
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