ATTRACTIONS
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Serpent
Mound -
built by the
Adena people
between 800
B.C. and 100
A.D., is
famous
worldwide as
the largest
and finest
serpent
effigy in
the United
States.
Nearly a
quarter of a
mile long,
the mound
appears to
represent an
uncoiling
serpent. A
museum on
the grounds
features
exhibits of
the mound
and the
geology of
the
surrounding
area. For
more
information
call (937)
587-2796
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Adams Lake
State Park - permits
fishing and boating (non-powered and
electric motors only) on the 47-acre lake.
Picnic tables and restrooms are located
throughout the 95-acre park. An adjacent
prairie, rich in natural diversity, provides
hiking trails.
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Davis Memorial - an 88-acre nature
preserve with rugged dolomite cliffs, rich
forests, and prairie openings, is located
near Peebles on Davis Memorial Road, 2 ½
miles east of Steam Furnace Road.
ACTIVITIES:
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Canoeing/Kayaking -
Brush Creek Excursions canoe
livery provides trips on the
upper and lower Ohio Brush Creek
from Serpent Mound to the Ohio
River. Trips range from 2 hours
to 2 days. For information and
reservations call (937) 544-2818
or (800) 941-5400.
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Hiking - Chaparral
Prairie features a ¾ mile hiking
trail and is located about 3
miles northwest of West Union on
Hawk Hill Road, just off
Chaparral Road.
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Nature Preserves / Trails
- Edge of Appalachia Preserve
nature preserve is owned and
managed by the Cincinnati Museum
of Natural History and Science
and the Nature Conservancy. Lynx
Prairie Preserve contains over
250 species of plants, many
typical of prairies and
grasslands west of the
Mississippi. Peak bloom is in
August. A trail entrance is
located behind Easy Liberty
Church off Tulip Road, near
Lynx. Buzzard Roost Rock
Preserve, named for the turkey
vultures or "buzzards" that soar
overhead, offers scenic vistas
from this overlook in the hills
high above Ohio Brush Creek. A
gravel parking area is at the
eastern end of Weaver Road, off
St. Rt. 125. Davis Memorial, an
88-acre nature preserve with
rugged dolomite cliffs, rich
forests, and prairie openings,
is located near Peebles on Davis
Memorial Road, 2 ½ miles east of
Steam Furnace Road.
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Golf - Hilltop Golf
Course, an 18-hole course, is
open year-round. For
reservations and cart rental
call (937) 549-2904.
Amish Stores and
Businesses:
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Keim
Family Market offers Amish
baked goods, cheeses and
lots of things made from
trees! On Appalachian Hwy
(Rt. 32) at 2621 Burnt Cabin
Road near Seaman.
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Miller’s Bakery, Bulk Food
and Furniture features Amish
home-baked breads, cookies,
cakes, pies and rolls, a
large selection of cheese
and bulk foods, as well as
handcrafted, solid oak
furniture and wooden items.
Miller’s is located at 960
Wheat Ridge Road.
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Miller’s Country Store
specializes in outdoor
furniture including porch
furniture and swings and is
located on Unity Road.
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Murphin
Ridge Metal, Hardware and
Lumber Sales is located on Murphin Ridge Road.
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Murphin
Ridge Woodworking features
custom woodworking,
including cabinets, tables,
trim and doors and is
located on Murphin Ridge
Road.
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Raber’s
Shoes and Saddlery
specializes in Red Wing
shoes, shoe repair, horse
related items, such as
saddles, bridles, halters,
custom saddles, chaps and
holsters. Raber’s is located
at 5212 Unity Road, off St.
Rt. 32.
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Logan's Lane Nursery
herbs and many old fashioned
plant varieties
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Comb's Greenhouse large
selection of perennials,
annuals, herbs and
landscaping items
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Blake Pharmacy on the Square
features an old-fashioned soda
fountain complete with a 5-cent
Coca Cola. Blake’s is located on
the Square in West Union
Antique Shopping:
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Rooster's Nest Antiques
located at Rooster's Nest Bed
and Breakfast at 2658 Coon
Hill Road
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Herb's Barn Antiques
on Tater Ridge
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As It Was In The Beginning
Antiques specializes in
primitive collectibles and toys.
The shop is located at 4192
Unity Road, off St. Rt. 247,
just north of West Union. (937)
544-2867.
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