Guidebook for Athens

Richard
Guidebook for Athens

Food Scene

Owned by family members. Eclectic menu. Only minutes away on Richland Ave. Reservations encouraged, feel free to tell them we sent you.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Purple Chopstix
371 Richland Ave
17 recommandé par les habitants
Owned by family members. Eclectic menu. Only minutes away on Richland Ave. Reservations encouraged, feel free to tell them we sent you.
Quality hot dogs with anything you can think of on them. Ask them about the "shy" vegetarian dog.
15 recommandé par les habitants
O'Betty's Red Hot
15 W State St
15 recommandé par les habitants
Quality hot dogs with anything you can think of on them. Ask them about the "shy" vegetarian dog.
There are closer ones, but this is our favorite Chinese restaurant in town. I recommend the General Tso's chicken which is all white meat in a very tasty sauce.
Lam's Garden
934 E State St
There are closer ones, but this is our favorite Chinese restaurant in town. I recommend the General Tso's chicken which is all white meat in a very tasty sauce.
If you are looking for a bite to eat that is quick both in terms of getting there and getting your food, Wendy's is only a few minutes away on Richland Ave.
Wendy's
380 Richland Ave
If you are looking for a bite to eat that is quick both in terms of getting there and getting your food, Wendy's is only a few minutes away on Richland Ave.
Many many varieties of Bagel sandwiches.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Bagel Street Deli
27 S Court St
15 recommandé par les habitants
Many many varieties of Bagel sandwiches.
If you are looking for something a bit more upscale than the other places on this list.
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
331 Richland Ave
If you are looking for something a bit more upscale than the other places on this list.
Another quick bite on Richland Ave.
McDonald's
399 Richland Ave
Another quick bite on Richland Ave.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in town (although I kinda like the other one too..just drive a little farther to get to El Camino).
Gran Ranchero
979 E State St
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in town (although I kinda like the other one too..just drive a little farther to get to El Camino).
Mediterranean dishes
27 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Salaam
21 W Washington St
27 recommandé par les habitants
Mediterranean dishes
Pretty good breakfast, can be a little busy and noisy in the mornings on weekends.
Gigi's Country Kitchen
105 N Plains Rd
Pretty good breakfast, can be a little busy and noisy in the mornings on weekends.
It's in the other direction from Athens but only about 7 minutes away. They serve some decent food out of the cafeteria of an old school building.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Albany Café
5196 Washington Road
9 recommandé par les habitants
It's in the other direction from Athens but only about 7 minutes away. They serve some decent food out of the cafeteria of an old school building.
Not my favorite pizza, but it is an Athen's institution.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Avalanche Pizza
329 E State St
20 recommandé par les habitants
Not my favorite pizza, but it is an Athen's institution.
Good pizza for takeout.
Doctor Pizza
14 N Court St
Good pizza for takeout.
Good takeout pizza place with a dining area.
Plus 1 Pizza
600 E State St
Good takeout pizza place with a dining area.
Chain restaurant based in Ohio serving Ohio style pizza. This is my favorite large chain pizza restaurant. They deliver to us.
Donatos Pizza
688 E State St
Chain restaurant based in Ohio serving Ohio style pizza. This is my favorite large chain pizza restaurant. They deliver to us.
Decent strombolis with many different varieties. They are close by on Richland Ave., open late, and also deliver to us.
D.P. Dough
374 Richland Ave
Decent strombolis with many different varieties. They are close by on Richland Ave., open late, and also deliver to us.

Parks & Nature

This Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is a 21 mail rail trail that goes from Athens to Nelsonville and runs along the Hocking River. It is paved and well maintained and runs alongside towns, the university, wilderness, the river, parks, gardens, a golf course, cherry trees, and restaurants. if you are here during the spring you can see the hundreds of cherry trees along the trail in bloom. Certain sections in town are even illuminated at night. There are number of ways to access the trail, but the Habitat for Humanity building is in town and has a parking lot and basic services.
525 W Union St
525 West Union Street
This Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is a 21 mail rail trail that goes from Athens to Nelsonville and runs along the Hocking River. It is paved and well maintained and runs alongside towns, the university, wilderness, the river, parks, gardens, a golf course, cherry trees, and restaurants. if you are here during the spring you can see the hundreds of cherry trees along the trail in bloom. Certain sections in town are even illuminated at night. There are number of ways to access the trail, but the Habitat for Humanity building is in town and has a parking lot and basic services.
Sells Park is in town an in a neighborhood off state street. It has trails for hiking and mountain biking. The trail network is extensive and connects to Strouds Run State Park and goes all the way around Dow Lake.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Sells Park
Avon Place
16 recommandé par les habitants
Sells Park is in town an in a neighborhood off state street. It has trails for hiking and mountain biking. The trail network is extensive and connects to Strouds Run State Park and goes all the way around Dow Lake.
This is a large earthen dam on Dow Lake in Strouds Run State Park. It is easy to get to by going east on State Street and there is a large parking lot. The lake is popular for fishing and boating. You can access the trail network here and hike on a variety of terrain.
Dow Lake Dam
This is a large earthen dam on Dow Lake in Strouds Run State Park. It is easy to get to by going east on State Street and there is a large parking lot. The lake is popular for fishing and boating. You can access the trail network here and hike on a variety of terrain.
This is a small beach area on Dow Lake. There is also a boat rental place for kayaks.
Strouds Run Beach
12927 Strouds Run Rd
This is a small beach area on Dow Lake. There is also a boat rental place for kayaks.
There are a few ways to access the Ridges Trail network. This one is a small parking lot only a few minutes away and off OH-682. You can hike uphill here to Radar Hill which is the highest point in Athens and provides a 360 degree view of the area.
The Ridges Nature Preserve and Scientific Research Area Trailhead
There are a few ways to access the Ridges Trail network. This one is a small parking lot only a few minutes away and off OH-682. You can hike uphill here to Radar Hill which is the highest point in Athens and provides a 360 degree view of the area.