1st Choice Lodging - Our Guide to Hocking Hills & More!
Food scene
This great local restaurant is located on the Historic Nelsonville Square. We highly recommend it. The Hocking College Culinary students help run Rhapsody.
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Rhapsody Restaurant
18 Public SquareThis great local restaurant is located on the Historic Nelsonville Square. We highly recommend it. The Hocking College Culinary students help run Rhapsody.
If you're looking to grab a quick bite to eat or watch a football game at the bar, this is the place for you! The Mine Tavern is known for having delicious burgers. Would highly recommend.
The Mine Tavern
14 Public SquareIf you're looking to grab a quick bite to eat or watch a football game at the bar, this is the place for you! The Mine Tavern is known for having delicious burgers. Would highly recommend.
The Eclipse Company Store is a great restaurant located in The Plains just off the HockHocking Adena Bikeway. We definitely recommend checking it out if your riding your bike from Nelsonville to Athens. Great food, great beer, great atmosphere.
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Eclipse Company Store
11309 Jackson DrThe Eclipse Company Store is a great restaurant located in The Plains just off the HockHocking Adena Bikeway. We definitely recommend checking it out if your riding your bike from Nelsonville to Athens. Great food, great beer, great atmosphere.
Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ
12790 Grey StJack's Steak House
35770 Hocking DrThai Paradise
102 W Union StCasa Nueva
4 W State StMiller's Chicken
235 W State StPizza Crossing Logan
58 N Mulberry StOur favorite pizza shop in Nelsonville! Treat Beans, his family, and his employees right.
Mama Renie's Pizza
23 Public SquareOur favorite pizza shop in Nelsonville! Treat Beans, his family, and his employees right.
Los Mariachis is a great local restaurant located in the middle of Nelsonville across from Shriver's Pharmacy. We have eaten here one too many times! The atmosphere is always fun & inviting.
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Los Mariachis
99 Watkins StLos Mariachis is a great local restaurant located in the middle of Nelsonville across from Shriver's Pharmacy. We have eaten here one too many times! The atmosphere is always fun & inviting.
Little Italy Pizza Inc
488 East Canal StreetStarbrick BBQ
45 East Canal StreetTammy's Country Kitchen is a family owned restaurant located at the end of town. We love visiting Tammy and her employees. The homemade food is delicious!
Tammy's Country Kitchen
1333 E Canal StTammy's Country Kitchen is a family owned restaurant located at the end of town. We love visiting Tammy and her employees. The homemade food is delicious!
Nelsonville Emporium
31 Public SquareHungry Buffalo
12762 Grey StGigi's Country Kitchen
105 N Plains RdHocking Hills Diner
2217 E Front StAvalanche Pizza
329 E State StBagel Street Deli
27 S Court StBig Mamma's Burritos
10 South Court StreetDynasty Restaurant
498 Richland AveFusion Noodle Company
30 West Union StreetHangOverEasy
18 North Court StreetMiller's Chicken
235 W State StOMG! Rotisserie
139 Columbus RdO'Betty's Red Hot
15 W State StPita Pit
8 North Court StreetStar of India
128 W Union StSol Island Bar and Grill
700 E State StUnion Street Diner
70 W Union StCiro Italian Kitchen & Bar
120 W Union StCutler's Restaurant and Bunch of Grapes Tavern
331 Richland AvePurple Chopstix
371 Richland AveLui Lui Restaurant
8 Station StRestaurant Salaam
21 W Washington StTavolino
9 N Shafer StWhit's Frozen Custard
49 S Court StCity/town information
Athens is home to Ohio University. This college town is known for taking pride in their local restaurants and businesses. We highly recommend checking out uptown Athens because of all their great shops and hidden restaurant gems. Some great state trails and parks include Stroud's Run, Burr Oak State Park, and Lake Snowden.
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Athens
Athens is home to Ohio University. This college town is known for taking pride in their local restaurants and businesses. We highly recommend checking out uptown Athens because of all their great shops and hidden restaurant gems. Some great state trails and parks include Stroud's Run, Burr Oak State Park, and Lake Snowden.
Nelsonville is home to Rocky Boots, Historic Nelsonville Square, Stuart's Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, and Adventure Pro Outdoors. Some trails & parks in Nelsonville include Moonville Tunnel, Zaleski State Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Wayne National Forest (hiking & ATV riding), Nelsonville Cross, and the HockHocking Adena Bikeway. Check out all that Nelsonville has to offer when staying with us here at 1st Choice Cabin Rentals.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville is home to Rocky Boots, Historic Nelsonville Square, Stuart's Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, and Adventure Pro Outdoors. Some trails & parks in Nelsonville include Moonville Tunnel, Zaleski State Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Wayne National Forest (hiking & ATV riding), Nelsonville Cross, and the HockHocking Adena Bikeway. Check out all that Nelsonville has to offer when staying with us here at 1st Choice Cabin Rentals.
Logan is home to the beautiful Hocking Hills State Park. Some must see trails include Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Konkle's Hollow, Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve, Rhodeodendron Cove State Nature Preserve, Tar Hollow, Clear Creek Metro Park, Shellenberger State Nature Preserve. The main Hocking Hills State Parks are typically the busiest in the middle of the day so we recommend going earlier in the day or later in the afternoon.
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Logan
Logan is home to the beautiful Hocking Hills State Park. Some must see trails include Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Konkle's Hollow, Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve, Rhodeodendron Cove State Nature Preserve, Tar Hollow, Clear Creek Metro Park, Shellenberger State Nature Preserve. The main Hocking Hills State Parks are typically the busiest in the middle of the day so we recommend going earlier in the day or later in the afternoon.
Sightseeing
Located outside the city of Athens, Strouds Run State Park is the home to Dow lake. Great for fishing and kayaking! Plenty of trails for hiking and mountain biking.
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Strouds Run State Park
11661 State Park RdLocated outside the city of Athens, Strouds Run State Park is the home to Dow lake. Great for fishing and kayaking! Plenty of trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Moonville Tunnel
Hope-Moonville RoadThe 27,822-acre Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in Ohio's system of state forests.
Zaleski State Forest operates the only state-owned sawmill in Ohio. The mill produces rough sawn lumber for use by Ohio's state forests and state parks as well as other government agencies.
Historic Moonville Tunnel is located within Zaleski State Forest on the Moonville Rail Trail right-of-way.
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Zaleski State Forest
Ohio 278The 27,822-acre Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in Ohio's system of state forests.
Zaleski State Forest operates the only state-owned sawmill in Ohio. The mill produces rough sawn lumber for use by Ohio's state forests and state parks as well as other government agencies.
Historic Moonville Tunnel is located within Zaleski State Forest on the Moonville Rail Trail right-of-way.
Wayne National Forest - Athens Ranger District - Athens Unit
Nelsonville Cross
Saint Charles Street'Worlds Largest Personal Cross'
Offers an Archery Range, Boating of 664 Acres, an 18-hole disk golf course, fishing prohibited, 500ft swimming beach & 6 hiking trails.
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Burr Oak State Park
10220 Burr Oak Lodge RdOffers an Archery Range, Boating of 664 Acres, an 18-hole disk golf course, fishing prohibited, 500ft swimming beach & 6 hiking trails.
A 675-acre education and recreation park that opened to the public in 1972. The lake offers 136-acres of boating, fishing, picnicking & swimming.
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Lake Snowden
5900 US-50A 675-acre education and recreation park that opened to the public in 1972. The lake offers 136-acres of boating, fishing, picnicking & swimming.
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve
11475 Dalton RoadBoch Hollow State Nature Preserve
31893 Beach Camp RdRhododendron Cove State Nature Preserve
2730 Pump Station Rd SETar Hollow State Park
16396 Tar Hollow RdClear Creek Metro Park
185 Clear Creek RdShallenberger State Nature Preserve
2468 Becks Knob Rd SWHockhocking Adena Bikeway Trail Head
Hockhocking Adena BikewayAn abandoned asylum incorporated into The Ohio University campus. In the main building of this beautifully restored High Victorian Gothic building is The Kennedy Art Museum.
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The Ridges
118 Ridges CirAn abandoned asylum incorporated into The Ohio University campus. In the main building of this beautifully restored High Victorian Gothic building is The Kennedy Art Museum.
Hike to the top of Radar Hill from The Ridges for a gorgeous 360 view of Athens, OH. The Ridges offers 2.9 miles of hiking trails.
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Radar Hill Trail
Radar Hill TrailHike to the top of Radar Hill from The Ridges for a gorgeous 360 view of Athens, OH. The Ridges offers 2.9 miles of hiking trails.
22 acres for mountain biking and hiking trails available. Surrounds Dow Lake and draws a mix of trail and lake users. Miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback. The lake offers boating, paddling & swimming.
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Sells Park
Avon Place22 acres for mountain biking and hiking trails available. Surrounds Dow Lake and draws a mix of trail and lake users. Miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback. The lake offers boating, paddling & swimming.
600ft swimming beach, several hiking trails, mountain biking trails, and the Hope Furnace Remains.
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Lake Hope State Park
27331 Ohio 278600ft swimming beach, several hiking trails, mountain biking trails, and the Hope Furnace Remains.
Adventure Pro Outdoors Flea & Farmers Market
Visit Adventure Pro Outdoors to check out the flea & farmers market. OPENING APRIL 2021!
Rocky Boots
39 Fayette StBreweries
Devil's Kettle Brewing
97 Columbus RdLittle Fish Brewing Co.
8675 Armitage RdJackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery
25 Campbell StBrewery 33 Hocking Hills, LLC
12684 College Prospect DrWineries
Hocking Hills Winery
30402 Freeman RdShade Winery
401 Gilkey Ridge RdPleasant Hill Winery
5015 Pleasant Hill RdCoffee Shops
Hocking Hills Inn and Coffee Emporium
13984 OH-664 ScenicFullBrooks Cafe
6 Public SquareSunflower Bakery
19 W Columbus StDonkey Coffee
17 W Washington StFluff Bakery
8 N Court StBrenen's Coffee Café
38 S Court St