Home to Beavercreek, Cedarville, Bellbrook, Fairborn and more, there is much to enjoy in the county. Here are 25 reasons Greene County can celebrate:
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1. Taking a long walk through Glen Helen Nature Center.
2. Sampling treats at the Beavercreek Popcorn Festival.
3. Hunting for treasures at Bellbrook’s city wide garage sale.
Credit: Lisa Powell
Credit: Lisa Powell
4. Relaxing within 500 acres of the Sugarcreek Park District.
5. A visit to the "Three Sisters," white oak trees estimated at 550 years old within Sugarcreek MetroPark.
6. Cedarville is the birthplace of U.S. Senator John H. Kyle, considered the “father” of Labor Day.
7. Flag waving at Fairborn’s Fourth of July parade.
8. A visit to the historic Cedarville Opera House.
9. Taking in a concert at Wright State University’s Nutter Center.
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10. Spooky decorations at Foy’s in downtown Fairborn at Halloween.
11. Feeding ducks at Shawnee Park in Xenia.
12. Taking in a concert by the Central State University Chorus.
13. Scenic drives around rural Jamestown.
14. Popping into the shops and galleries in Yellow Springs.
15. A matinee at the Little Art Theatre.
16. Admiring the architecture of the historic Greene County Courthouse in Xenia.
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17. Hopping on a bicycle for a ride at Xenia Station, a former railroad hub.
18. Productions at the Beavercreek Community Theatre.
19. A paddle along the meandering Little Miami River.
20. Maple sugar season at the Narrows Reserve.
21. Chainsaw art installations at Russ Nature Preserve.
22. Honoring those lost at the Beavercreek 9/11 Memorial made from a three-ton piece of steel from the World Trade Center.
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Credit: Diana Blowers
Credit: Diana Blowers
23. Xenia's 4 Paws for Ability has delivered more than 1,000 service dogs to children and veterans.
24. Goat, hog and chicken competitions at the Greene County Fair.
25. A visit to historic Clifton Mill, one of the largest water powered grist mills in existence and the scene of 3.5 million lights during the holiday season.
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