Title: Shade Travel Guide: Best of Shade, Athens Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shade](https://expedia.co.uk/Shade-Hotels.d553248635975871442.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shade](https://expedia.co.uk/Shade-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975871442.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Shade Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shade.d553248635975871442.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shade Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shade.d553248635975871442.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shade Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Shade Things to do - Top hotels in Shade - Top Holiday Rentals in Shade ![Ohio University Inn & Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/40000/39931/4a096f7d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ohio University Inn & Conference Center 331 Richland Ave Athens OH £85 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=39931&PinnedHotelID=39931&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975871442) ![The Lodge at Hocking College](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68750000/68743000/68742950/de9165e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lodge at Hocking College 15770 OH-691 Nelsonville OH Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £72 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelsonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (920 reviews) Very nice Hotel .staff was very friendly and helpful. I would've like see them have more staff. And think it they need do better job cleaning and sweping. Look like to me maintenance had done some Drywall repair work. And didn't clean up very well. Overall I would recommend staying there. It's in ... Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=68742950&PinnedHotelID=68742950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975871442) ![Quality Inn Athens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/124400/124351/711e109d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn Athens 20 Home St Athens OH £71 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Nice room at a good rate Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=124351&PinnedHotelID=124351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975871442) [See all 184 properties in Shade](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975871442) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![New & Romantic Couples Cabin with hot tub & fire pit near Athens & Hocking Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74622200/74622115/f4fb7fe1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New & Romantic Couples Cabin with hot tub & fire pit near Athens & Hocking Hills New Marshfield OH Stay at this cabin in New Marshfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 10/10 Exceptional! (223 reviews) The hosts and the view were absolutely amazing!! Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Marshfield-Hotels-New-Romantic-Couples-Cabin-With-Hot-Tub-Fire-Pit-Near-Athens-Hocking-Hills.h74622115.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful, private, serene and clean! Near Athens and Hocking Hills. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22280000/22279400/22279343/18871fa1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful, private, serene and clean! Near Athens and Hocking Hills. New Marshfield OH Stay at this cabin in New Marshfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Waterloo ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (375 reviews) Great location. Hot tub and fire pit are nice amenities. Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Marshfield-Hotels-Beautiful-Location.h22279343.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful location, private, serene and clean. Near Athens and Hocking Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41770000/41769400/41769313/f3707527_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful location, private, serene and clean. Near Athens and Hocking Hills New Marshfield OH Stay at this cabin in New Marshfield. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (252 reviews) We enjoyed the hot tub the most. It was exceptional. 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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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059572/f415c0fe-5d25-4648-973f-683756c8581f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohio-University-Athens.d6087377.Attraction) ![A quaint town in Southeast Ohio. Definitely worth a stop through. Lots of charming shops and an awesome old theater. #weekendgetaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059572/9a0bdb98-b7e0-4d08-ac6f-4b6f4664614c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Court-Street-Athens.d553248625938142327.Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059572/e1c022fd-663d-411a-ba24-1bbec36e2ca0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Strouds-Run-State-Park-Athens.d635028571574366208.Attraction) #### Convocation Center Catch an event at Convocation Center during your trip to Athens. Discover the bars and its entertainment venues while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Convocation-Center-Athens.d553248625938135805.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peden-Stadium-Athens.d553248625938099847.Attraction) #### John Calhoun Baker University Center Enjoy the student vibe when you visit John Calhoun Baker University Center during your trip to Athens. Discover the bars and its entertainment venues while you're in the area. 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