I've been exploring Athens and the surrounding area as often as time permits since I was a freshman here. This summer, I rode my bike about 40 miles every day up and down the bike path and discovered some pretty neat things. I found this soul food restaurant called Jana's, a bunch of abandoned rail cars, an iron bridge that looks like its older than my grandparents, a bar called the Ice House Tavern where you may or may not be able to buy meth but they still let you smoke cigarettes inside, and Larry's dog house. I also have been lucky enough to always know they people who live at the balcony above Subway and it is definitely my favorite place to people watch. One of the main reasons I decided to attend Ohio University is because of all the outdoor activities you can partake in and a bunch of really unique businesses. I can't get enough of Athens, and I'm sad that my time here is nigh.
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May 9, 2010 at 8:46 AM
Adam,
I really enjoyed your map. I included places to spend time outside in my map for class as well, because there's really so much to explore in Athens and the surrounding areas. But it was interesting to see that there are still some undiscovered spots out there for me that I have yet to experience. I'll definitely have to check out the Moonville Tunnel and Lake Snowden - I've only ever been to Dow Lake. And after three years of living in Athens, I have yet to go to Miller's Chicken and Larry's Dawghouse. I had better get on that!
See you in class,
Julie
May 9, 2010 at 3:05 PM
I enjoyed your map a lot. I've been here in Athens for three years and have never really explored the area. It would be really interesting to see the abandoned trains, I'll have to get my roommates to go check them out with me. I love old stuff like that. I've always wanted to check out the ridges too. I only have one more year here and my to-do list is getting so long!