1st Choice Lodging - Our Guide to Hocking Hills & More!

1st Choice Cabin Rentals
1st Choice Cabin Rentals
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 Square
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This 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 Square
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 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 Dr
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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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Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ
12790 Grey St
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Jack's Steak House
35770 Hocking Dr
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Thai Paradise
102 W Union St
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Casa Nueva
4 W State St
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Miller's Chicken
235 W State St
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Pizza Crossing Logan
58 N Mulberry St
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Our favorite pizza shop in Nelsonville! Treat Beans, his family, and his employees right.
Mama Renie's Pizza
23 Public Square
Our 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 St
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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.
Little Italy Pizza Inc
488 East Canal Street
Starbrick BBQ
45 East Canal Street
Tammy'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 St
Tammy'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!
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Nelsonville Emporium
31 Public Square
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Hungry Buffalo
12762 Grey St
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Gigi's Country Kitchen
105 N Plains Rd
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Hocking Hills Diner
2217 E Front St
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Avalanche Pizza
329 E State St
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Bagel Street Deli
27 S Court St
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Big Mamma's Burritos
10 South Court Street
Dynasty Restaurant
498 Richland Ave
Fusion Noodle Company
30 West Union Street
HangOverEasy
18 North Court Street
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Miller's Chicken
235 W State St
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OMG! Rotisserie
139 Columbus Rd
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O'Betty's Red Hot
15 W State St
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Pita Pit
8 North Court Street
Star of India
128 W Union St
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Sol Island Bar and Grill
700 E State St
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Union Street Diner
70 W Union St
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Ciro Italian Kitchen & Bar
120 W Union St
Cutler's Restaurant and Bunch of Grapes Tavern
331 Richland Ave
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Purple Chopstix
371 Richland Ave
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Lui Lui Restaurant
8 Station St
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Restaurant Salaam
21 W Washington St
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Tavolino
9 N Shafer St
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Whit's Frozen Custard
49 S Court St
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City/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
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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
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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
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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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I-State Park yeStrouds Run
11661 State Park Rd
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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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Moonville Tunnel
Hope-Moonville Road
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The 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 278
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The 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
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'Worlds Largest Personal Cross'
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 Rd
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Offers 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-50
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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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Rockbridge State Nature Preserve
11475 Dalton Road
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Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve
31893 Beach Camp Rd
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Rhododendron Cove State Nature Preserve
2730 Pump Station Rd SE
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Tar Hollow State Park
16396 Tar Hollow Rd
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Clear Creek Metro Park
185 Clear Creek Rd
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Shallenberger State Nature Preserve
2468 Becks Knob Rd SW
Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Trail Head
Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
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An 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 Cir
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An 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 Trail
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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.
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 Place
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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.
600ft swimming beach, several hiking trails, mountain biking trails, and the Hope Furnace Remains.
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Lake Hope State Park
27331 Ohio 278
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600ft 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!
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Rocky Boots
39 Fayette St
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Breweries

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Devil's Kettle Brewing
97 Columbus Rd
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Little Fish Brewing Co.
8675 Armitage Rd
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Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery
25 Campbell St
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Brewery 33 Hocking Hills, LLC
12684 College Prospect Dr
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Wineries

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Hocking Hills Winery
30402 Freeman Rd
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Shade Winery
401 Gilkey Ridge Rd
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Pleasant Hill Winery
5015 Pleasant Hill Rd
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Coffee Shops

Hocking Hills Inn and Coffee Emporium
13984 OH-664 Scenic
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FullBrooks Cafe
6 Public Square
Sunflower Bakery
19 W Columbus St
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Donkey Coffee
17 W Washington St
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Fluff Bakery
8 N Court St
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Brenen's Coffee Café
38 S Court St