Things to Do in Athens

More than 10 exhibits celebrate contemporary indigenous cultures while educating visitors about their history and challenges they face

A jet simulator emits realistic sounds and images as pilots practice basic virtual maneuvers such as takeoffs, approaches, and landings

A wide selection of new releases and cult classics are projected on towering screens as viewers watch from leather recliners and tables

Cable systems pull wakeboarders around lakes at speeds of up to 18 mph

Lively bowling alley stays open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year

Instructor teaches pupils to fuse glass into hanging panels or mosaic wine bottles, then heats finished pieces in a kiln for future pickup

Learn how to filter wine and check libations for clarity before pouring it into bottles, corking, and labeling

Each visitor enjoys skating-rink admission, skate rental, pizza, and soda

Absurdist star of standup & TV, including NBC's 30 Rock, slays audiences with irreverent wit on the Excuse My French tour

Selection of go-kart tracks accommodates drivers as young as 3, whereas two themed 18-hole courses host mini-golf competition

Seasoned aviators unfurl wind sails to take riders up to 1,000 feet in the sky aboard lightweight two-person crafts

Instructors teach students how to defend themselves against larger opponents during two- or six-week camps

Trampolines, dodge ball, and arcade games supply kids with two hours of fun; fun-pass activities include a foam pit and mechanical bulls

Seasoned kayakers lead sightseeing tours across Lake Ray Hubbard's scenic waters; an individual kayak or standup-paddleboard rental

Water park allows visitors to float down the lazy river, ride twisting slides, and frolic at the rainforest-themed playground.

Swing and putt analyses at 5 locations use JC Video and Tomi technologies to capture technique and help diagnose game-hampering tendencies

Instructors host 60- to 75-minute sessions of cardio-stimulating Vinyasa and tension-relieving restorative yoga

Up to 20 guests learn about whites and reds at a Saturday wine class

Paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks equip patrons for days on the water; rentals include a life jacket, paddles, and a car rack

1,200-acre working cattle ranch sprawls with riding trails and pastoral vistas

Luxury ski boat comes with padded sun deck, stainless steel tow bar, and onboard coolers for relaxing day on the lake

Water hazards come into play on 9 of 18 holes on course that affords views of Dallas skyline

A trio of coaches incinerates calories and builds muscle in 45- to 60-minute classes using everything from kettlebells to tractor tires

During one-on-one lessons, students learn skills such as mounting, dismounting, grooming, and saddling

Certified instructors teach adults and kids moves for real-world self-defense originally designed by the Israeli Defense Forces.

Bermuda short grasses cover rolling countryside at 6,432-yard course speckled with ponds & an irons-only driving range alongside.