Athens, WV is a charming small town located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. It is known for its stunning mountain views, Victorian-style architecture, and outdoor adventures. Visitors flock to Athens to explore its history and enjoy the nature surrounding it. There are many great activities to experience in Athens including hiking trails, fishing areas, kayaking spots, and biking trails. With its laid-back atmosphere, Athens offers visitors a unique experience that can’t be found anywhere else! People have praised Athens for its natural beauty and old-fashioned charm. Many have commented on how friendly the locals are and appreciated the variety of activities available. Whether it be an outdoor adventure or simply enjoying the scenery of this quaint town, visitors can find something for everyone in Athens!
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Great Little Town - 9/15/2010
I went to Concord College which is now Concord University. I pledged Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity Phi Mu chapter in 2002, my freshman year. I loved everything about Athens. Besides your occasional drunken brawl, there wasn't much violence. There was one cop there when I was there, but I have heard they have finally hired another one. There aren't alot of cities in America that you can walk down the street on a Sat night at 2 am without getting yelled at, something thrown at you by a passing car, or getting seriously injured by some deliquent. I would recommend Athens to anyone that has reliable transportation, since Athens really doesn't have many places for employment. The larger cities with malls, fast food joints, etc. are Princeton WV (15 mins away) and Bluefield WV which is right beside Princeton. The Virginia State line isn't too far off either, so there is many things to go and do. Athens is the greatest little town in the
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Great Town - 9/15/2010
I went to Concord College which is now Concord University in 2002. I pledged with the Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity Phi Mu chapter that same year. I loved the town and it's inhabitants. You had your occasional drunken brawl but nothing major. Alot of retirees live there and of course you have the students. In alot of cities you can't walk down the sidewalk at 2 in the morning and not get yelled at by passing teenagers or get something thrown at you or worse. In Athens you don't have to worry about that, at least not when I lived there. I think if you have transportation that it is an ideal place to live. Princeton is 15 mins away along with Bluefield. The Virginia State line is very close as well. It's just the greatest little city in the world in my opinion.
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