A Day in the Country

Ever since my grandmother moved out to Peebles when I was a child, my family has been combining trips to see her with stops at the places in this day trip itinerary.

Approximate Travel Time to first stop (from downtown Cincinnati) : 1 hour, 20 minutes.

Who Should Go: Families with children, couples, elderly

What to Bring: Picnic lunch, sunscreen (seasonal), camera, binoculars, extra cooler for food purchases

Watch For: Amish buggies, whitetail deer, Quilt Barns

Oddities or local lore: A large black panther has been spotted around the Serpent Mound area.

Check out an excellent Serpent Mound article here http://forgottenoh.com/Counties/Adams/serpent.html

Stop One

Keim Family Market

2621 Burnt Cabin Rd
Seaman, OH 45679

(937) 386-9995

Stop in for fresh baked pies, hard-to-find and bulk spices, beautiful wood furniture and much more. If you didn't pack a picnic lunch, pick up sandwich supplies (try their pepper cheese, my favorite), unique candies and fresh-baked deserts. Pack your purchases in a cooler so you don't have to hurry home.

Time Needed: If you are just picking up lunch supplies, give yourself 15 minutes. If you'd like to browse, up to an hour.

Stop Two

Tater Ridge Barn Sale

817 Tater Ridge Rd
West Union, OH 45693

As you near Tater Ridge Road from 32, you will usually see neon posterboard signs advertising this high-quality barn sale. While prices tend to be a little high, you don't have to sort through junk nobody wants and you are likely to find something that strikes your fancy. Produce is available seasonally, so pick up a watermelon or some tomatoes for your picnic.

Be sure to watch out for the friendly resident dog!

Time Needed: An hour or two

Stop Three

Serpent Mound

3850 State Route 73
Peebles, OH 45660

Explore the world-famous effigy mound and learn more about local history in the small museum. Hours change seasonally; check site for more info. Binoculars are great for viewing the surrounding countryside from the tower.

Make good use of the picnic facilities while you are here.

Official Site: http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/sw16/index.shtml

Time Needed: One-two hours

Want to make a few stops on the way home or stop for dinner? Check out the Adams County Travel Site:

http://www.adamscountytravel.org/



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