The Hocking College Experience

4 Reasons to Visit Nelsonville, Ohio This Summer

Written by Tim Brunicardi | May 22, 2018 2:16:00 PM

If you’re a college student who just doesn’t have the time or the money to take a traditional summer vacation, don’t despair! Fortunately, there’s an abundance of things to do and places to see in the Nelsonville, Ohio area to peak your interest.

First settled in 1814, Nelsonville became incorporated in 1838. The town became famous for its coal mining and brick industries. Over the years, Nelsonville has become a community that offers visitors a variety of unique places to shop, sleep, visit, and events to attend. Below is a list of those places that anyone visiting the Nelsonville area should check out.

Places to Shop

Nelsonville Emporium
31 Public Square
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 753-1285

Rocky Boot Outlet
45 E. Canal Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 753-3130 

Starbrick Gallery
21 W. Columbus Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 753-1011

Place to Sleep

The Little B
88 Fort Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 591-6888

The Hyde House
138 Fort Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 865-7848

Primrose Bed & Breakfast
167 Fort Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 753-3105

Places to Visit

Fun Barn Arcade & Cinema
14333 U.S. Highway 33
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 753-3400

Hocking Hills State Park
19852 St. RT. 664
Logan, Ohio
(740) 385-6842

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
33 E. Canal Street on U.S. 33
Nelsonville, Ohio

Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
Canal Street Trail Head
Nelsonville, Ohio

Lake Logan State Park
20160 ST. RT. 664
Logan, Ohio
740-385-6842

Lake Snowden
5 Miles W. of Athens on U.S. 50
Albany, Ohio
(740) 698-6373

Murray’s Canoe & Kayak Rentals
701 W. Washington Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 865-7848

Stuart’s Opera House
52 Public Square
Nelsonville, 0hio
(740) 753-1924

Wayne National Forest
13700 U.S. Highway 33
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 856-7848

Events

Nelsonville Music Festival
May 31— June 3
3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, Ohio
(740) 753-1924

Washboard Music Festival
June 14—16
Main & Market Streets
Logan Ohio
(740) 277-1806

Diamond Music Festival
July 27—28
Izaak Walton Clubhouse
29740 Blosser Road
Logan, Ohio
(740) 277-1806