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Explore Ohio // Historic Downtown Delaware

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Things have been quite busy around here. I haven’t intentionally been not posting — it’s just that I’ve had so many exciting things happening on my social calendar that I’ve barely had a second to breathe!

One of those exciting things was an adventure to Delaware, Ohio for a blogger meetup! I was excited, considering the last time I’d intentionally visited Delaware I was eleven, but I’d heard great things about downtown and I was really looking forward to checking it out for myself.

Our first stop was at the Fresh Start Café, where the owner and his wife, whom also just happens to be the incredible baker, greeted us with open arms and fresh pastries!

We mixed and mingled and tasted all of the delicious croissants, tarts, bars, and cookies before heading out to explore downtown.

The downtown area is home to a weekly Saturday morning farmers market, which is incredible for both the students of the nearby university and the residents of the town. I was able to find fresh vegetables, antibiotic-free meats, and even kombucha!

My favorite finds were probably these cookies (I bought the paint-your-own-dino cookies for my kids).

I stopped into all of these tiny little shops throughout the downtown area. One of my favorite things is how PUNNY the names of the stores are! The Greater Gouda? What The Tux? Like, C’mon! I LOVE it!

Our next stop was the Strand Theatre. This gorgeous little theatre has been around since 1916 and is one of the 10 longest operating theaters in the United States! It’s independently operated and a non-profit but still shows first-run movies.

Admission is cheap, considering the cost of movies these days! It’s only $7 for general admission tickets, and there are deals for students and seniors daily!

Breweries + Brewpubs + Restaurants. 

I was amazed at how many brewpubs called Downtown Delaware home! For a ‘small town,’ I counted at least 4 — which is a craft beer lovers dream.

Besides the Flying Pig Ale House, we also stopped at Restoration Brew Worx.

Oak + Brazen Wine Company is a fantastic little urban winery and offers incredible charcuterie and flatbreads!

I truly had no idea that this kind of culture existed in small-town Ohio! I can’t wait to visit again — this time with the whole family.

What’s your favorite

“unheard of” place

to visit and explore??

 

 

Many thanks to Mary of the Fervent Foodie for organizing this event and to Periwinkle Photography for capturing us in action.

 

 

 

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  4. Maegan

    This trip looks amazing! I can’t decide my favorite part–maybe that gorgeous Farmer’s Market! Makes me want to go to Ohio for a blogger conference too!

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  16. Christa

    This is perfect setting for a wonderful day. I love quaint shops, independently owned bakeries, and microbreweries. Delaware, Ohio looks like such a charming town!

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  18. Clair

    I love visiting areas like this! So many fun ways to visit such a great little community. I am really loving the idea of that farmer’s market too 🙂

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  20. Aarika

    What a great opportunity to learn more about historic downtown Delaware. Thank you! I’ve never been to Delaware, but it looks like such a special and unique city. I am adding it to my list. Cheers!

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  24. Karen

    One thing I like about traveling is knowing more about the place’s history and culture! What a good opportunity to learn more about it, plus you get to meet different bloggers too. I can’t wait to travel soon and visit a few unheard places as well. ?

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