Athens, MI

Athens is a small city of about 1,100 people in south-central Michigan, sitting between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek along the Kalamazoo River. Take I-94 to Exit 85, then follow local roads into town. Most visitors come from Kalamazoo (15 miles southwest) or Battle Creek (20 miles northeast). The Athens Mill has been grinding grain since the 1840s and still operates today.