Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Athens - Atlas Obscura

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Athens Lunatic Asylum

An abandoned hospital incorporated into a college campus.

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John E. Edwards Particle Accelerator

A rare particle accelerator with a tremendous energy range is tucked away at Ohio University.

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Moonville Tunnel

The only remnant of a small mining town is an abandoned railroad tunnel that is steeped in ghostly lore.

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17 miles from Athens

St. John’s Church Cemetery

A lost cemetery stands forgotten on a hilltop, known only to the older residents of Pomeroy.

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20 miles from Athens

Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum

It took more than 20 years and a sharp eye for one man to assemble this quirky collection.

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23 miles from Athens

The Caves of Hocking Hills State Park

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.

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24 miles from Athens

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