“I mean, it’s an exciting time in every girl’s life, I know it was one of my favorite times. “I just really love that market,” she said. An Ohio University alumna, Francisco said she’s always enjoyed marketing toward college-aged females and keeps their lifestyle in mind when choosing items for the boutique. Francisco opened her first store in Athens in 1995.

The Columbus location is one of six boutiques, with other locations in Kent and Athens, Ohio Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Lexington, Kentucky and Morgantown, West Virginia - all on or near college campuses.įigleaf has been around for as long as many of its target customers have been alive. “It’s something that I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and I’m just really glad that I found a great location at the Gateway.”

“I’m very excited to open a store at Ohio State,” said owner Lynne Francisco. The store has moved from The Mall at Tuttle Crossing to south of campus, where it was located for five years. Credit: Hannah Herner | Arts&Life EditorĬollege women now have more options for back-to-school shopping near campus.įigleaf Boutique, located at 1552 N. You can find more information on Athen’s tourism site.Figleaf Boutique recently made the move to Gateway. The next morning, take in some other area attractions: Canoe/kayak at Strouds Run State Park, Lake Hope, or Burr Oak Lake, take a train ride on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, shop in Nelsonville, or hike nearby Hocking Hills State Park.Īthens is only an hour’s drive, southeast from Columbus. Looking for a place to stay? Bodhi Tree Guesthouse, the Ohio University Inn, or Burr Oak State Park Lodge are all worth checking into. Do the “Shuffle” – hitting up all of Athen’s bars (good luck!). After dinner, hang out at Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery, Red Brick, or Courtside. Walk off your lunch on the Ohio University Campus, see a flick at the historic Athena Theater, bike the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, rock climb at OU’s Ping Center, or jump in your car for a quick trip to visit The Ridges, a historic institution that is now part of Ohio University’s campus but was once was a mental health hospital.Įxplore the trails around The Ridges and you’ll find a beautiful old cemetery where the patients of the hospital were laid to rest.ĭinnertime! Check out Casa Nueva, a local favorite.

Burrito Buggy and/or Goodfella’s will not disappoint for quick + easy meal. You can get some really good coffee here. Just off of Court Street on West Washington is the coolest, hippest coffee shop in Athens: Donkey Coffee and Espresso. Grab a sweet treat at Village Bakery + Cafe. Shop the market every Wednesday and Saturday from 9-Noon, year-round. Oh and if you feel like hopping in your car – venture to East State Street to take in the Athens Farmer’s Market. Stop in a few OU shops and antique stores. Oh, and coffee.Īfter breakfast, shop for a bit at Artifacts Gallery and figleaf on Court Street. Breakfast includes, but is definitely not limited to, french toast, eggs, bacon, hash browns, and a breakfast quesadilla. Start the day at Court Street Diner: An Athens staple for cheap, good food. I’ve been visiting Athens for years now – my husband went to OU – and the quaint southern Ohio college town holds a lot of fun memories. I’m so excited to share this Athens travel guide with you – it’s been in the works since this past Fall after a day trip visit chocked full of good food, drinks, and fun explorations.

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