I was here for a tour of the Athens Lunatic Asylum. It was a very hot day and it felt good inside…read morethe art museum. Full disclosure: I didn't get a lot of time to look around, but it looked very well organized and interesting. However, I was more interested in the former asylum and the arcitechture of the building. If you want to see my full blog on my tour experience go to www.phantommemorandum.com Very interesting place in Athens. I would recommend a visit for sure!

Interesting place the place has a lot of history but parking sucks looks Lloyd they shrunk rack…read moreparking space buY 2 feed so your parked on to of each other if you drive a pickup forget it there just not enough room

Been coming here for years! Great study spot or place to just chill and hang with friends. I used…read moreto love their iced chai, but can't have it anymore because it contains dairy (so sad, one of the best in Athens). Today I got a Vegan Chocolate Cherry cookie and ice water to escape the heat. I sat in the back and applied for jobs for a few hours and will always miss having Donkey as a third space for me.

Well I found out today that there's upstairs seating also! It is very beautiful with couches,…read moretables and chairs and natural light coming in upstairs. The customer service is great. I ordered the chai tea latte it's the best here.

Took grandkids to see Toy Story 5 and to have fun at the Arcade at the Fun Barn Movies 10 between…read moreNelson ville and Athens OH

My fiancé and I and his brother came to watch the new "Backrooms" movie Saturday evening. This…read moremovie theater gives the vibes from the late 90s- early 2000s. The popcorn was delicious. We got butter on top and a refreshing Pepsi. The theater seats are comfortable and the screens are big. There are lots of parking spots available. Tickets were $5 and the prices for popcorn and snacks and drinks are way cheaper than like AMC or some big chain movie theater. I really enjoy how the fun barn also has the arcade addition. It's family friendly and a great place!

The Athena Cinema is the 100+ year old place for movies in Athens and surrounding area. Now owned…read moreby Ohio University, it operates three screens and focuses on films that go far beyond the box office franchises to a more inclusive and artistic grounding. It features series on sustainability, on Appalachia, on mental health and the annual International Film Festival. It is also where you go to see the animated shorts or international films nominated for an Oscar. They offer the usual suspects of popcorn, soda, and candy but also local beers. It is also a great source of jobs for college students who often seem like they've won the lottery with that extra job to pay the bills. With the shuttering of Athena Grand on East State Street, the more typical multi-screen place for blockbusters, the Athena is carrying a bigger load for those who do not want to head up State Rt 33 to the fun house atmosphere available on the edge of Nelsonville.

This is such an adorable movie theater. I'm grateful for theaters like this. Highly recommend! The…read morepeople that work here are kind and friendly as well. So remember if you're in Athens Ohio and want to go to a movie, go to this theater. Not to be confused with Athena Grand,also in town, a movie theater i most definitely would NOT recommend.

Dairy Barn is one of the greatest collections of local flavor in Athens. It features artwork from…read morelocal painters and sculptors. The barn has many exhibits depending on the time. It's in a beautifully restored old barn. The one bad thing is the changing hours. I like art. If it's a local artist, that excites me even more. This is a good place for finding some beautiful hand crafted pieces. If you're looking for a present, they have a gift shop area. The only thing frustrating about this is figuring out when it's open. It says hours on its entrance, but it's not always correct. The artwork is worth making a trip for. I want to support the local artists, and that can be done by visiting the Dairy Barn. It has s great collection of crafts. There's an area you can buy many.

I recently visited this gallery for the Bead International 2008 opening night. I went because my…read morebeaded fire truck was juried into the show and will be exhibited there all summer... I had a wonderful experience at this gallery. It is a historic dairy barn that was almost torn down at one point, and now it houses beautiful art & craft exhibitions. Also, I am very impressed with the staff. They are very friendly, professional, and they really know how to treat their guests. They also did a fabulous job displaying all of the beadwork. You can see more pics, as well as some of the show here: http://blog.thelonebeader.com/2008/05/cultural-weekend.html ... Enjoy! :D

For my milestone 100th review, I just have to give props to my Alma Mater, THE Ohio University,…read moreest. 1804. This is not to be confused with Ohio STATE University, home of the Buckeyes. They are _much_ better at football. It really did get me to where I am today despite the recent bad press. For the most part, colleges give me a tad bit of anxiety. Visiting UC Davis recently, I felt like I forgot to write a paper, or that I need to go to class, or that I was missing valuable drinking time before class. Remembering what year it was and that I was a big boy now eased these pains, but reassured me that I wasn't going to get my Master's anytime soon. In any case, here are the things I miss from going to school here: TONY'S : This was a locals bar, but also my favorite. Warm Killian's Irish Red and Coors Light on tap just added to the experience of classic rock music and drunk townies. You will likely see me wear a T-Shirt advertising this bar. THE GREEN : Just a nice patch of grassy land underneath enormous trees. I would often go here while I cut class on very nice spring days. JEFF' HILL : Short for Jefferson Hill that is now closed due to bad road conditions (most of the uptown is paved in brick. The kind that would trip the unsuspecting pedestrian and cause their drunk friends to laugh incessantly). There were many a sledding on cafeteria trays here during snow storms. RTV BUILDING : This is where I got my Communication Systems Management degree. In the bowels of this building, I was at class almost all week. Though I would think this area would bring me anxiety, this is where I first realized that I was finally _getting_ college. COURT STREET : The main street of the small University (population 30,000, which was also about the number of students who in attendance). Though it's gotten a bit commercialized in the past few years, I will always remember the many strolls down the street looking for a place to eat or imbibe alcohol. I am sure I will keep adding to this list as I remember more things that I miss. If you have a chance, visit this small campus. I know I will be for years to come.

An amazing school with awesome professors and very kind and accepting students! Go bobcatsread more

Had my first date with my hopefully future wife here. Fantastic service and one of the original…read moreowners was greeting us at the ticket exit area.

To celebrate our wedding anniversary that was yesterday, Tony and I went to Movie 10 & Fun Barn in…read moreNelsonville Ohio to see "Twisters" We have never been here before and it was GREAT!!! All first run movies all day everyday kids, adults & seniors all one price....ONLY $4 We also got a large Popcorn for $3.50 and Large Ice water for free!!! Less than $12 for a new first run Movie with concessions.....what??? Is this the 80s??? The game room is HUGE!! More like a Dave n Busters than a Chuckie Cheese!!! There is a large eating area Great for birthday parties....Whole Pizza for only $7...we didn't eat the pizza but I loved and noticed the prices for future visits with the grandkids! Definitely definitely definitely recommend you going here for a fun filled afternoon or date night!! There is even a Simpsons' Pinball Machine Game!!!