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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
There are 1,930 people buried at the three cemeteries on the grounds of the former Athens Lunatic Asylum. Most graves are marked only with a number. After 1943, the state began putting names, births, and deaths, on the markers of the patients who died. 

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

Riverside Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Mason at Riverside Golf Club. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

Riverside Golf Club

Dairy Barn Arts Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens. Discover the bars and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.

Dairy Barn Arts Center

Peden Stadium

Catch an event at Peden Stadium during your trip to Athens. Discover the bars and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.

Peden Stadium

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Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
331 Richland Ave Athens OH
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
Vacation Rental Retreat on 5 Acre Lake near Athens & Hocking Hills Pet Friendly

Vacation Rental Retreat on 5 Acre Lake near Athens & Hocking Hills Pet Friendly

Albany Ohio
Vacation Rental Retreat on 5 Acre Lake near Athens & Hocking Hills Pet Friendly
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 out of 5
555 East State Street Athens OH
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG
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Cute cozy cabin

Athens OH
Cute cozy cabin
Luxury Cabin in the woods

Luxury Cabin in the woods

Albany OH
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