Nearly a straight shot up Route 32, Athens, OH is a great weekend destination filled with plenty of open-air adventures. Situated within rolling Appalachian hills around two and a half hours east of Downtown Cincinnati, you can hike, bike, and otherwise explore Ohio’s only national forest, nearby state parks and state forests, wildlife areas, nature preserves, and a variety of trails.
A Town Full of Open-Air Adventures is Just Two and a Half Hours Away
The Caboose at Dutch Creek Retreat is a great base for your visit. The renovated Chessie System caboose is small but well-appointed and such a unique experience that you can’t help but have fun with it (and perhaps brag about a little, too). An added benefit is it allows an easy walk or bike to Dutch Creek Winery itself, since it's located on the same property, to enjoy a variety of local mead and fruit wines. / Image courtesy of Dutch Creek Winery // Published: 10.27.20