Play
Glass classes, indoor golf, broomball, and more places to play from the 2010 list.
Best of Covington
Cork ’N Bottle
You can see the “LIQUOR” sign from I-75, and whether you’re looking for craft beers, California chardonnay, or Crème Yvette (a liqueur made from four types of berries and dried violet petals) they’ve got it. 501 Crescent Ave., (859) 261-8333John R. Green Company
Teachers love the racks of activity books and bulletin board decor, but we lov
Best of Mt. Washington
Mt. Washington Ice & Beer Company
A community institution offering a swell selection of brews, including local faves from Mt. Carmel Brewing, plus wine, snacks, candy, and—flashback!—Coke in glass bottles. All sold by people who understand the phrase “customer service.” 6139 Plymouth Ave., (513) 231-8824Mt. Washington Creamy Whip & Bakery
Long-time resi
Best of Mason
Heritage Oak Park
Even in the land of 1,000 backyards, it’s still fun to check out a community park. Just off Ohio Route 42, the sprawling Heritage Oak Park has walking trails, play structures, tennis and basketball courts, and soccer fields as far as the eye can see. 4601 Ohio Route 42Main Street Sweets
This polite little shop offers old-fashioned candies and other traditional treats
Best of Delhi Township
Robben Florist & Garden Center
Greenhouses like this are the reason Delhi Township is called “The Floral Paradise of Ohio.” Stop by for poinsettias and you may see Mr. Robben in his signature cap with a red robin glued on top. 352 Pedretti Rd., (513) 251-2737, www.robbenflorist.com
Shopping
Men’s Hats: Batsakes
Forget baseball caps. Real men wear fedoras, Stetsons, trilbies—and Batsakes is the best place in town to get them. Gus Miller has...
Kids
The best storyteller, kids' musician, pumpkin patch, summer camp deal, and indoor play date of the year.
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