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Here’s a look at the area’s Best of Ohio winners:
FOOD/DRINK
Fine Dining
Coldwater Cafe
19 E. Main St., Tipp City 45371
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Landmark Restaurant
The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop
125 N. Broadway St., Greenville 45331
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Casual Dining
The Merchant House
406 S. Broadway St., Greenville 45331
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Credit: HANDOUT
Winery
The Winery at Versailles
6572 St. Rte. 47, Versailles 45380
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Credit: HANDOUT
Tourism Trail/Passport Program
Butler County Donut Trail
Butler County
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Farmers Market
2nd Street Market
600 E. Second St., Dayton 45402
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Ohio-Made Food
Mikesells’ Potato Chips
Dayton
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Outdoor Dining/Patio
Lincoln & Main
624 N Main St., Urbana 43078
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>> 50 of the best patios in Dayton for outdoor drinks and dining
FESTIVALS/FAIRS
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Food + Drink Festival
Minster Oktoberfest
E. Fourth St., Minster 45865
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Summer Festival
Troy Strawberry Festival
Downtown Troy
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County Fair
The Great Darke County Fair,
800 Sweitzer St., Greenville 45331
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Community Parade
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade
Downtown Greenville
PLACES
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Credit: Handout
Historic Site
Bear’s Mill
6450 Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd., Greenville 45331
Historic Property
Piatt Castles
10051 Twp. Rd. 47, West Liberty 43357
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Music Venue
Rose Music Center
6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights 45424
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College Town
Oxford (Miami University)
Butler County
OUTDOORS/RECREATIONS
Bike Trail
Great Miami River Trail
Butler, Miami, Montgomery & Warren counties
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Credit: Mad River Adventures
Credit: Mad River Adventures
Canoeing/Kayaking
Mad River Adventures
5605 Old Lower Valley Pike, Springfield 45506
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State Park Campgrounds
Indian Lake State Park
13156 St. Rte. 235 N., Lakeview 43331
Winter Destination (Outdoors)
Mad River Mountain
1000 Snow Valley Rd., Zanesfield 43360
SHOPPING/SERVICES
Destination Spa
The Natural Path
324 E. Third St., Greenville 45331
Independent Shop
PeachTree Boutique,
129 W. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine 43311
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Main Street Shopping
Downtown Greenville
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