But here we were - finally at our destination. I don't even like my hometown that much - I rarely go

I was so geeked to find WEST LIBERTY, OHIO! As some of you may know - originally I'm from West Liberty, Iowa. Last year I made it to West Liberty, Kentucky ramada plaza new yorker hotel . So it seemed appropriate that I get to West Liberty, Ohio as well!
On our way to WL - we used the GPS and put the "avoid ramada plaza new yorker hotel highways" in so we'd take all backroads - our favorite way! On the way we were on Tylersville Rd and saw the former Johnny Carino's is now called Geisha. Polly Campbell has a bit about the opening on her site.
The book also mentioned Freshwater Farms of Ohio and I was hell bent on going! It's past Urbana and they have ponds and lots of fish and you can look around. I have a feeling it's more "happening" in the summer - but what the hey!
They smoke their own trout too - we got a sample - pretty tasty. Different than smoked salmon - more cooked. ramada plaza new yorker hotel We ended up buying some but then I haven't eaten it because I'm not sure what to eat it with! I guess crackers cream cheese?
LOOK AT THAT FACE! He was adorable - he literally followed me back and forth and kept sticking his head way up out of the water to get my attention. I obliged and petted and chatted away with him. Larry thought I was nuts and said "No, we cannot bring him home!"
But here we were - finally at our destination. I don't even like my hometown that much - I rarely go back - although I am having my 20th Reunion this year and will be back for that. But for some reason - I still have love for the WL! Here we go Comets - here we go!
There was a general store mentioned in the book - but that's closed. The Liberty Gathering Place was still open however so we decided that would be our lunch stop. ( RoadFood.com is a fantastic site - great if you know where you're ramada plaza new yorker hotel heading and want some good places!)
They serve Buffalo! I've recently heard more and more about Buffalo meat - I wasn't in the mood and tried to get Larry to go for it but he said no. I think I'll pick up some at Meijer ramada plaza new yorker hotel soon - I want to go to the Big Shaggy Buffalo Ranch ! I know they have tours and such - this will definitely be happening on a future road trip. Anybody tried Buffalo - good?
I was giddy to find a pork tenderloin on the menu - and it was served the way it should be! The tenderloin should be at least double the size of the bun! It was pretty good - definitely hand-breaded! ramada plaza new yorker hotel Good stuff!
The book also mentioned the Piatt Castles - so we took a drive to find them as well. They were closed for the season but still pretty cool to see in the middle of farm land! In the 1800's a judge moved his family out to the country from Cincinnati. Later his sons built the two castles Mac-A-Cheek and Mac-O-Chee, the latter is pictured above.
There you have it - a road trip to West Liberty, OH! It's a 2-hour drive if you went straight there but we never do. This was a whole day adventure ramada plaza new yorker hotel for us and those are the best kind. I'm just bummed I missed the giant (and I mean GIANT) cow on the lawn of a dairy farm. I gotta be quicker with the camera!
I ve had buffalo and thought it was interesting, but kind of dry, I suppose because it is low in fat. It was in burger form and I had it at Clifton Mill restaurant ramada plaza new yorker hotel near Yellow Springs. You should check that place out as part of a YS roadtrip if you haven t already.
I just got back from a trip to West Liberty - I live in Columbus, and my friends and I head out to WL from time to time. I almost hate to mention this, since apparently ramada plaza new yorker hotel you didn t stumble across it, but right on the edge of town there s a fantastic candy store called Marie s Candies. They make all their own chocolate candies on site, and they re located ramada plaza new yorker hotel in a historic old train depot. They re online, and they ship everywhere, at www.mariescandies.com. And the pork tenderloin is what I always get at the Gathering Place too, it s pretty good! The buff burger isn t all that great - try one at a Ted s Montana Grill, if you get a chance!
I m not sure how I found your blog but grew up in the West Liberty, Iowa area and graduated from WLHS. Now I live in Urbana, OH so I get to look at all of those big old houses nearly every day. I ve been poking through your blog and I ve been enjoying it.
Holly - I graduated from WLHS too! Class of 91! (OMG - 20 years this summer). Don t you miss Maid Rites? We should have on West Liberty IA meetup in Ohio! :-) I miss the fair parade too - it went right by my house and was always right around my birthday. Go Comets! (and Belles)
I m from West Liberty, OH and have lived here all my life. As Amy said you HAVE TO have some Marie s Candies!!! If you re able to do so and would like to make a bit longer ramada plaza new yorker hotel trip of it, we have a huge festival Labor Day weekend - Saturday, Sunday and Monday. However, if you want to visit Marie s (or pretty much anything else in West Liberty) you shouldn t come to town on a Sunday. Our town of about 2000-2500 people is home to 10-15 churches (at my last count) so most of our town closes down for Sunday. Of course I also have to put in a plug for my own business that you should try-which is currently operating out of my house, but hoping to find a storefront soon. Stop by my website www.mylittlecupcakesandmore.weebly.com or my facebook www.facebook.com/mylittlecupcakesandmore I hope you find time to come back to our little town. There is so much to enjoy here :)
I moved to WL OH about 1 1/2 years ago. I know the owner of the Liberty General Store, he is retired but still owns the building, there is an antique store on the bottom floor, there is also a ballroom on the top floor :), but also, if you come back besides Maries candies, come to the Ohio Caverns, they are open every day but Christmas. The tour under ground is amazing and you can also arrange for a hot balloon ride a head of time, if weather and season is good. (I ve been to both the cavern and had a balloon ramada plaza new yorker hotel ride). ramada plaza new yorker hotel This summer I m going to check out the castles. Hope you come back!
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