With hundreds of attractions spread throughout the region, you'll be sure to find many treasures for you and your family to enjoy. Just click on the links below for a taste of the wonderful attractions for you to visit.

Explore the KitchenAid Factory in Greenville to find the number one American made stand mixer.  During this one-hour walking tour, guests will be escorted through the KitchenAid factory.  Visitors can browse through antique KitchenAid memorabilia and shop for first quality KitchenAid products, accessories, gourmet foods, other well-crafted kitchen items as well as refurbished KitchenAid products at factory direct prices. The KitchenAid Experience features live cooking demonstrations and hands-on projects for the visitor. Information on KitchenAid is available at www.kitchenaid.com or by contacting the Darke County Visitors Bureau at 800-504-2995 or www.discoverourlegends.com.



 

Beautiful farmland, formal gardens and a modern production facility await you in the rolling hills of Robert Rothschild Farm, located just outside Urbana.  You will feel yourself relaxing in the serenity of the herb and flower gardens, as well as the raspberry fields covering over 170 breathtaking acres. Experience the world-renowned and award-winning gourmet foods and discover the enticing aromas created in our kitchen.  Experience simple elegance. Information on Robert Rothschild Farm is available at www.robertrothschild.com or by contacting the Champaign County Visitor Bureau at 877-873-5764 or www.champaignohio.com.




Young’s Jersey Dairy is a family owned and operated dairy farm famous for its ice cream creations… the “State’s Best Milkshake” as stated in Ohio Magazine.  They have a working dairy farm, bakery, two restaurants, and two wonderful gift shops with many collectibles.  Family entertainment options include miniature golf, a beautiful driving range, a batting cage, petting goats and other animals and of course watching the cows being milked. Information is available at www.youngsdairy.com or contact the Clark County Visitor Bureau at 800-803-1553 or www.springfield-clarkcountyohio.info.

In the adorable town of West Liberty, nestled in a refurbished train depot is Marie’s Candies. Marie’s Candies opened its doors in 1956, and its reputation for old-fashioned, high-quality candies spread across the countryside.  During a visit of Marie’s today, you’ll receive delicious free samples of chocolates and candies.  Staff members will share the history of this candy company that will make the story of the business come to life. Information is available at www.mariescandies.com or from the Logan County Visitors Bureau at 1-888-LOGANCO or www.logancountyohio.com.





From the shops in Switzerland to the upscale stores in New York and San Francisco, one would expect to find a high-end artisan chocolate to tempt their taste buds, but in a small, farming community in the heart of the Midwest? Ghyslain Chocolatier located in Union City, was founded by Ghyslain Maurais who has created high-end chocolates that rival the best chocolatiers in the world. What makes Ghyslain’s chocolates even more unique was the development of his signature hand-painted    chocolates. Information is available at www.ghyslain.com or from the Darke County Visitors Bureau 800-504-2995 or www.discoverourlegends.com

Established in the late 1800’s and now in its 4th generation of family ownership, Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees in Piqua is one of the oldest family owned and operated chocolate confectionaries in the country. You will love the wonderful assorted chocolate selections, hand-wrapped caramels and delicious brittles. You can also enjoy the freshly roasted coffee bean selections. Winans, the best resource for premium chocolates, handmade the same way for generations, fresh roasted gourmet coffees and gifts that delight everyone. Information is available at www.winanscandies.com or from the Miami County Visitors Bureau 800-348-8993 or www.visitmiamicounty.org.

The Spot Restaurant made its beginnings with a man named Spot Miller who in 1907 brought his chuckwagon into town and set-up business at the corner of Court Street and Ohio Avenue in downtown Sidney. The current facility is a fine example of the streamlined Art Moderne architectural style with its smooth, unornamented wall surface faced with gleaming white porcelain tile. The restaurant has been featured on the cover of  Ohio Magazine.  Information is available at www.thespottoeat.com or from the Shelby County Visitors Bureau 866-892-9122 or www.visitsidneyshelby.com.

The Winery at Versailles is located in Darke County.  The Winery offers many opportunities to unwind and relax in a country setting.  Take a tour of the facility. Sit a spell while sampling an array of wines, everything from dry Cabernets to fruity Catawbas to Ports and sparkling wines.  Browse the gift shop to purchase wine and wine-related items.  The Winery also offers gourmet dinners, “Steak Fry” nights, a wine and jazz festival and many other special events throughout the summer months. To learn more, visit www.wineryatversailles.com or contact the Darke County Visitors Bureau at 800-504-2995 or www.discoverourlegends.com.

Ohio’s Historic West is a not for profit organization comprised of 8 counties in west central Ohio, including; Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby counties. Ohio’s Historic West is the story of our American Experience as illustrated by our cultural and ethnic diversity, family farms, historic freedoms and liberties, rural lifestyle, scenic beauty, ingenious industrial innovations, hometown heroes, patterns of development and settlement, small town charms, and spirit of community. Take the journey!

Ohio's Historic West
Consisting of Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby counties.