Book-A-Bike at the Athens Public Library
In the event that you are an understudy with an off-grounds address, you can get a library card at the Athens Public Library. You can do the typical things with your library card (get books/DVDs/computer games, lease a PC, take classes, join clubs, and so forth) however here in Athens, you can likewise “look at” a bicycle! They have an assortment of bike styles to look over, including a hand trike! Rentals most recent 3 hours in length and are totally free with your library card.
Climbing
You don’t need to drive the entire way to the Hocking Hills to climb in Athens! The Hocking Hills is an incredible spot to climb, however if you would rather not make the drive, you can climb up on The Ridges, off E. State Street, or walk around the bicycle way.
Putt People First Mini-Golf
This outside putt green is just open throughout the mid year, however you can get the finish of their season before you get covered by midterms. Putt People First raises mental imbalance mindfulness and gives a way to everybody in Athens to live it up on a limited spending plan. The course is situated on The Ridges, close to the Kennedy Museum of Art, and is inside strolling distance from grounds. Understudies get a rebate, so bring an outing lunch and tie on your fanny pack!
Fun Barn/Movies 10
The Fun Barn/Movies 10 is one of the best fortunes of Southeastern Ohio. They highlight current, new-discharge $4 films, a modest however yummy café, and a whole arcade to draw out the kid inside you. You’ll have to drive or catch a brave to Movies 10 however it won’t take a lot asking to get a ride with your companions!
Dow’s Rollarena
Nothing says legacy like a skating arena straight out of the 50’s. Dow’s Rollarena was laid out in 1952 and hasn’t changed since! It is situated out towards Nelsonville, a couple of miles past Movies 10. You can bring your own skates, food, beverages, and even host your birthday celebration here! Skates are likewise accessible to lease.
Athena Grand
To take the trip out towards Nelsonville, there is a somewhat more neighborhood cinema. Last January, they chose to bring down their ticket costs to more readily contend with Movies 10, so you can see new-discharge films for $5. Their lunch room is more costly yet in addition has more options, and they have unique occasion appearances consistently. You can get the Athens Public Transit out to E. State Street free of charge with your understudy ID!
Rollerbowl Lanes
Rollerbowl Lanes is situated on Palmer Street, so while you’re hanging tight for Palmer Fest, hit up the bowling alley! The staff is perfect, and you can even BYOB (simply recollect, families likewise bowl here). They highlight subject evenings like vast bowling, and even have Quartermania on Mondays, where you pay $5 to get in and all the other things is a quarter! Come hungry, in light of the fact that they have a café with pizza and wieners for each event.
ABC Players and Stuarts Opera House
Stuarts Opera House, situated in Nelsonville, is an extraordinary spot to get live band exhibitions and experience some Athens County culture. You can likewise get local area theater shows put on by ABC Players. Past exhibitions have included: “The Little Mermaid,” “Shrek the Musical,” “Mythical person, Jr.,” and “The Addams Family.” Ticket costs shift by show, and can be bought on the web or at the entryway. On the off chance that you have a vehicle, you could try out for shows!
Selling Valley Scenic Railway
Selling Valley Scenic Railway is the most costly thing on this rundown however certainly worth focusing on! It is an extraordinary piece of history and one of the most exceptional ways of encountering Athens beyond the school bubble. There are an assortment of train rides to browse, all fluctuating in cost, incorporating a ride with Santa around Christmas, a New Year’s Eve festivity with firecrackers, and, surprisingly, a ride experience where you get “burglarized” by Old West desperados!