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Athens

Athens is a small town and county seat of Athens County Southeast Ohio, best known for being home to Ohio University. The university was the first founded west of the Appalachian Mountains in 1804.

Get in

By air
  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), take US-33, approximately 70 miles, from Columbus.


    • By car
    SR 33 and SR 50 intersect at Athens.

    Get around

    By foot
  • Athens is a small town that can be easily traversed by foot.


    • See
  • Ohio University


    • Arts and Culture

    Sports
  • The OU Bobcats compete in the Mid-American Conference of NCAA Division I-A College Athletics.


    • Do
  • Wayne National Forest.
  • Strouds Run State Park,
  • Athens Skate Park, 701 East State Street, tel: +1 740-592-3325, (email: mailto:info@athensskatepark.com), . Open dawn to dusk. 18,000 square foot skate park. Skateboards and inline skates only. Free.


    • Eat
  • Casa Nueva, 4 W. State St., . Great "Mexican" food, vegan and vegetarian options, dedicated to using local resources.
  • Lam's Garden, 934 E. State St., (740) 594-4424 for takeout. Excellent American Chinese cuisine, the best General Tso's Chicken in the universe.
  • Lui Lui's 8 Station St. Decent Asian and American fusion.
  • Toscano's 4 Depot St. Good Italian food for lunch, has a nice and reasonable lunch buffet. Dinners are usually overpriced for the quality.
  • The Oak Room 14 Station St. Nice small bar with OK food for lunch, dinners are overpriced. Has a nice selections of beers on tap for its size.


    • Drink

    There are many bars on Court Street located near Ohio University's College Green.

    Sleep

    Budget

    Mid-range
  • Burr Oak State Park Lodge


    • Bed & Breakfast

    Get out
  • Burr Oak State Park, Athens County, north of Glouster and east/adjacent to the Wayne National Forest off of Route 13. A variety of overnight accommodations, lodge, cottages and campground. Lodge: Sixty guest rooms, five meeting rooms, a dining room, full-service lounge, gift shop, swimming beach, tennis courts, playground equipment, boat launch ramp and indoor pool. Cottages: 30 family cottages, air conditioning, cable tv, sleeps six people, bath/shower, living room, complete kitchen, dining area, screened porch. Linens, towels, cooking, eating utensils are furnished. Camping: 100 non-electric campsites, showers, flush toilets, twenty one primitive sites, pet camping. Fishing, hunting, swimming, beach, bathhouse, showers, changing booths, snack bar, twenty-eight miles of hiking trails, Burr Oak Backpack Trail, horseshoe court and playground.
  • Lake Hope State Park, eastern Vinton County, approx. 20 miles west of Athens. Lake Hope State Park is entirely within the 26,824-acre Zaleski State Forest and adjacent to part of the Wayne National Forest. Dining lodge: destroyed by fire 2006. Being rebuilt. Cottages: 72 cottages, all cottages have linens, towels, complete kitchens, microwave ovens, heat, air conditioning, outdoor grills and fire rings. Camping: 219-site campground, heated showerhouses, pit latrines, waste disposal, laundry facilities, picnic tables, fire rings, forty-six sites have electric hookups, pet camping, three Rent-A-Camp units, one camper-cabin, one Rent-A-Tepee. Boats with electric motors only, 120 acre lake, canoes, kayaks, and rowboats, available for rent. Swimming beach, beachhouse, sun deck, restrooms, concession building, fishing, hunting, seventeen miles of hiking trails, 21-mile backpack trail with primitive campsites, thirty-three miles of bridle trail and 23-mile singletrack bike trail.


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    Hotels in Athens
    Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Score 8.075 from 21 reviews
    10 Ag. Nikolaou & Iliou Str 8.08/10
    DIVANI ATHENS SPA & THALASSO CENTRE THE HOTEL ... a paradise just 25 minutes from the centre of Athens So close to the city centre to enjoy its vibrant rhythms and so far to enter an oasis of peace and luxury... The Divani Apollon Palace & Spa with its spectacular beachfront setting in the area of Vouliagmeni, is ideal not only for visits of business or leisure but also promotes the complete well being. The Divani Apollon Palace & Spa is the ideal venue for any type of event. Guests of the hotel have the possibility to enjoy water sports and tennis, while the Glyfada Golf Course is just 10 minutes away. THE THALASSOTHERAPY a balance of body and spirit The traditions of wellness and good life are conceived and revived at Divani Athens Spa & Thalasso Centre. On a privileged site next to the sea, the centre, offers thalassotherapy programs combined with a selection of the best beauty care and fitness treatments. ... more
     
    Melia Athens (Formerly known as Residence Georgio) Score 8.425 from 298 reviews
    Chalkokondyli 14 & 28th October 8.43/10
    The hotel’s business centre and secretarial services are ideal for complementing the expectations of the business traveller. Need a little more pampering? Enjoy a fabulous massage at the RG Health Club which features spa facilities, a fitness centre with modern amenities and a view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill. Splash into our 20-metre pool, the biggest on a rooftop in Athens, while admiring the breathtaking view. The pool is open until 18:00 but is closed in the winter. ... more
     
    Amazon Hotel Score 7.8 from 315 reviews
    Mitropoleos 19 & Pentelis 7 7.8/10
    Hotel Amazon is situated in the center of Athens in Syntagma Square, giving easy access to cultural attractions and historical sites. Ideal area for someone who wants to get acquainted with Athens, which combines the modern city with the beauty of the Old Town (Plaka), giving simultaneously an easy approach to all public services, embassies, museums and archeological sites, as well as metro and bus stations, wherever you are travelling on business or pleasure. Our friendly service and family environment intend to make your stay in Athens a pleasant one. ... more
     
    President Hotel Score 6.75 from 63 reviews
    43, Kifissias Avenue 6.75/10
    Have your lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant in a pleasant atmosphere with the great service from the staff. Select from our domestic and international menu with fine wines and delicious meals. ... more
     
    Alassia Hotel Score 6.575 from 47 reviews
    50 Socratous str. 6.58/10
    The rooms feature a light beige and chocolate-brown modern decor, with silver details and contemporary furnishings. The bathroom houses a bath or shower and complimentary toiletries. ... more
     
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