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Ohio University Wedding Gifts

Posted by Shop Athens Ohio on 9th Jul 2021

Ohio University Wedding Gifts

Is there a special Bobcat or Bobcat couple in your life getting ready to tie the knot? Did they happen to meet at Ohio University or fall in love somewhere in Athens? At Shop Athens, Ohio, we have …

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A Patchwork Path Through Athens County

Posted by Shop Athens Ohio on 4th Jun 2021

A Patchwork Path Through Athens County

A great way to see historic Athens County is to tour the Appalachian hills on the Athens Quilt Barns Tour. On this excursion, you will see over 20 historic barns, each featuring a unique quilt pattern …

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The Weeping Angel of The West State Street Cemetery

Posted by Shop Athens Ohio on 4th Jun 2021

The Weeping Angel of The West State Street Cemetery

The West State Street Cemetery is located on West State Street in Athens, Ohio, a short walk from Uptown Athens. This cemetery is home to the Angel of the Unknown Soldiers, or ‘The Weeping Angel’, a w …

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All Aboard The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway!

Posted by Shop Athens Ohio on 4th Jun 2021

All Aboard The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway!

A historic treasure near Athens, Ohio, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway will take you back in time. Experience first-hand what it’s like to ride back to a simpler time when locomotives were the most …

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Wilson Hall and Room 428

Posted by Shop Athens Ohio on 15th Apr 2021

Wilson Hall and Room 428

From the outside, Ohio University’s Wilson Hall appears to be another quaint college dorm. Tucked in Ohio University’s West Green, the red brick building is supported by tall, aging white col …

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The College Inn

Posted by Shop Athens Ohio on 3rd Feb 2021

The College Inn

The College Inn, better known as The C.I., is a staple of Court Street and Athens, Ohio. By the looks of the bars on Court Street, you would assume that many of them have been around for decades. The …

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