Woodcock Nature Preserve

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Called "The Ridges" currently, this large, looming building that overlooks Ohio University's campus was formerly a mental health hospital called the Athens Asylum for the Insane. There's a small museum inside now, and the rest of the grounds are owned by the university, but there is still certainly a chilling aspect to the building that calls to its past. Take a walk around the grounds or visit the museum, it's something worth seeing. Behind the building is a community park with areas that would be worth visiting in warmer days. Take the road that loops up a hill

Ohio University

Explore the campus of Ohio University during your travels in Athens. Discover the bars and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.

Ohio University
A quaint town in Southeast Ohio. Definitely worth a stop through. Lots of charming shops and an awesome old theater. #weekendgetaway

Court Street

During your trip to Athens, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Court Street. Discover the area's festivals or seek out its hiking trails.

Court Street
The sun setting and reflecting over Dow Lake at Strouds Run State Park. Strouds Run State Park contains 2,606 acres of uninterrupted hardwood, the 161-acre Dow Lake, a 900-foot sand beach, 6 #hiking trails, 15 mountain biking/hiking trails and 10 bridle/hiking trails.

Strouds Run State Park

You can take time to visit Strouds Run State Park during your travels to Athens. Discover the bars and its festivals while you're in the area.

Strouds Run State Park

Waterloo State Forest

You can take time to visit Waterloo State Forest during your travels to New Marshfield. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Waterloo State Forest

Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area during your travels to New Marshfield. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area

Dairy Barn Arts Center

Enjoy a stop at Dairy Barn Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Athens. Discover the area's festivals or seek out its hiking trails.

Dairy Barn Arts Center

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