The best things to do in Athens

S. One club, one ball, quick rounds that fit after-work vibes… easy to learn, sneaky addictive, perfect for friendly bragging rights.

From the Logan newsletter, September 29, 2026

Logan High School Disc Golf Course packs 18 wooded holes carved into the Hocking Hills, with a short layout at par 55 and 4,943 feet and a long layout stretching to par 63 at 7,870. Grab the online caddy book and peek at league and tournament updates, then watch those lines thread the trees.

From the Logan newsletter, October 16, 2026

The Athena Cinema keeps Athens' film scene lively with independent movies, docs, and smart series like Sustainability, Hispanic Film, and From the Hills and Hollers, all inside a storied 1915 theater with an art deco interior and locally sourced concessions.

From the Athens newsletter, October 8, 2026

Whether you’re dusting off the irons or chasing a new personal best, Route 56 Golf Course is a full-service spot with a course built in 1959, a legit pro shop, weekly leagues for every crew, and the Hole Out Tavern for the post-round recap you swear wasn’t a triple, so make it this week.

From the Mid-Ohio Valley newsletter, October 18, 2026

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park serves up a stately Palladian mansion on a peaceful Ohio River island plus a legit museum of regional history in Parkersburg, perfect for a low-stress afternoon when you want real stories, leafy views, and that just-right Mid-Ohio Valley reset.

From the Mid-Ohio Valley newsletter, October 21, 2026

Over in Logan, Adventure Golf at Rempel's Grove brings on the friendly competition with a charming mini golf course built for serious bragging rights. Rally the crew for night golf when the temps dip and cap it with a stop at Ruby's Petting Zoo for extra smiles.

From the Logan newsletter, October 6, 2026

Restored historic island mansion with a museum, a ferry, and a park, with bike rentals.

Skip the crowded spots and stretch your legs at Fort Boreman Park, a Civil War fort site with sweeping overlooks of the Little Kanawha and Ohio rivers. Perfect for a quick midday reset, a sunset pause, or a quiet moment to remember why we live here.

From the Mid-Ohio Valley newsletter, October 6, 2026

Planet X brings a galactic laser tag arena and a lineup of arcade games with legit prizes, perfect for quick showdowns with the kids or an after-work reset this week. Rally your crew, suit up, and settle the neighborhood bragging rights in neon.

From the Mid-Ohio Valley newsletter, September 23, 2026