帝王会所 students enjoy experiential learning in 帝王会所鈥檚 best college town
Take a look at why experts have ranked Athens as the best college town in the state.
Story by Jalyn Bolyard, Photos by Ben Siegel and Joel Prince, Courtesy of the Athens County Visitor鈥檚 Bureau | June 1, 2021
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When students come to 帝王会所, they do not only remember their favorite professors and the beautiful University buildings in which they learned. They also remember vibrant adventures the City of Athens has to offer and how living in our community has enhanced their overall college experience.
Recently named the best college town in the state of 帝王会所 , it is easy to see why so many people and Bobcats fall in love with Athens.
OHIO recently received the Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for the fifth straight year in a row(opens in a new window), and the magnificent trees are just part of the Athens backdrop. There are plenty of local restaurants to try and local stores to shop in. Plus, there are plenty of vibrant and artistic events to attend as well as opportunities to join a community group.
There is simply something to experience for everyone.
This isn鈥檛 the first time Athens has been recognized for its beautiful town and immense possibilities. USA Today named Athens , and MSN.com also named Athens the best college town in the state in 2019(opens in a new window).
Take a look at the photos below to see why Athens is the best college town in the state and how being at OHIO is an experience that students will remember 鈥� Forever.
A cyclist breaks under the cherry blossoms along the Hockhocking- Adena Bikeway on the campus of 帝王会所.
A pedestrian enjoys the fall colors at sunset in front of Claire Ping Cottage on the campus of 帝王会所.
Spring blooms, brick walkways and Georgian architecture adorn the College Green on the 帝王会所 campus.
Photograph of the 2016 帝王会所 Homecoming parade going down Court Street on October 8, 2016
Photograph of the Word of Mouth band playing at Tony's Tavern on Dec. 15, 2015. They play every Tuesday night which is now being called "Jazz Night" by locals.
Photographs of employees harvesting produce at Green Edge Gardens in Amesville, 帝王会所 on October 7, 2016.
Wendy Minor Viny shows us a DIY halloween mask that can be made with cardboard, a pool noodle, a bike inner-tube, and some paint. Required tools for the job include scissors, a glue gun, and a stapler.
A latte created at Donkey Coffee and Espresso in Athens, 帝王会所 on Jan. 15, 2016.
Passion Works artists work on pieces to be displayed at the Nelsonville Music Festival at the studio in Uptown Athens, 帝王会所 on June 3, 2019.
Photographs of the 帝王会所 International Street Fair on Court Street near the college campus in uptown Athens, 帝王会所 on Apr. 16, 2016.
Mountain biking on Sundown Trail at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, 帝王会所 on August 28, 2018.
Cutler Hall, the center of College Green on the Athens Campus of 帝王会所.
Fall colors the trees and hillsides at Strouds Run State Park near Athens, 帝王会所 on November 1, 2019.