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Books n’ More
Address: 28 W. Main St. Wilmignton, Ohio 45177
Contact: 937-383-7323
Owner: Marlene Stewart
Product: Books, jewelry, antiques, and collectables.
Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-6pm., Fri & Sat 10am-5pm., Sun-Closed
Description: Community driven gift shop that offers art lessons. Books n’ More has a variety of books along with a selection of antiques and collectable items. It is a great place to go if you love to read or know someone that loves to read. The book selection is endless and if you cant find a book they will find it online.
Clinton County Family YMCA
Location: 700 Elm St. Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Contact: 937-382-9622
Hours: Mon-Thur 5:15am – 9pm, Fri 5:15am – 8pm, Sat 8am – 4pm
Description: The Clinton County Family YMCA is focal point in the community, located here on Wilmington college campus; the YMCA features a swimming pool, basketball, racquetball, tennis courts, and nautilus exercise rooms. Daycare is available.
Website: http://ccfymca.net/
Donatos Pizza
Address: 860 Rombach Ave., Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Contact: (937) 382-1600
Hours: Sun – Thur 11 am – 10:30 pm, Fri – Sat
11 am - 11 pm
Price: $5.00 – $20.00
Description: Donatos pizza is the place to go for pizza or even subs of any kind. Known for the best thin crust pizza around they use all fresh ingredients to create your perfect pizza. One thing that donatos can boast is their selections. If there is a specialty pizza that you are craving you can certainly find it here, owned and operated locally it is a great place to satisfy that late night pizza craving.
Website: http://www.donatos.com/
Effie’s Place Bed & Breakfast
Address: 157 North South Street, Wilmington, OH
Contact: (937) 383-2181
Amenities: Private Baths, Phones in room/ free local calls, Suites,Warm cookies upon arrival, Jetted tubs, TV/VCR, Free Wireless Internet, Walking distance to historic downtown and Murphy Theater, Close to area restaurants, Near Wilmington College, Parking on or off site, Period furnishings, Individually controlled air conditioning, Complementary Video Library
Website: http://www.effies-place.com/
General Denver Hotel 
Address: 81 W. Main St., Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Contact: (937) 383-4141
Hours: Tues. – Thur. 11am to 9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am to 10pm, Sunday Brunch 9am to 2pm
Price: $10.00 – $20.00
Description: The General Denver is a not only a hotel but a nice atmosphere to go out for a fantastic meal. On Wednesday nights at 9pm The General Denver has open mic night! As a customer with the weather permitting you can sit outside on the patio and enjoy the scenery. Breakfast at the hotel is $5.00 and the dinner special is only $9.00!! It’s a great time to get away from the books and hang out with friends!! Great Place for a weekend getaway!
Website: http://www.generaldenver.com/
Generations Neighborhood Pizzeria & Pub
Address: 100 Lowes Dr. Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Contact: (937) 382-3845
Hours: Everyday 11am to 11pm
Price: $5.00 – $15.00
Description: “We at Generations Pizzeria are looking forward to bringing you the most incredible pizza ever. As you may already know, we have been serving the friends and families of Wilmington since 1962. Fine pizzas, subs, salads and even beer or wine, Generations Pizzeria has the whole line. When you come in to Generations Pizzeria you know you’re getting “Wilmington’s Finest”. And yes, we deliver more than just pizza. From box lunches to sit down dinners, whether it’s 2 or 2000 “One Call Does It All”. (Kerry Steed, Owner Generations Pizzeria and Generations Catering Services)
Website: www.generationpizzeria.com
Get Fit Personal Training and Group Fitness
Location: 64 W. Main Street Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Contact: 937-655-9353
Hours: Mon – Thur 5:30am to 8pm, Fri 5:30am to 7pm, Sat 7:30am to 12pm, Closed Sunday
Description: “GET FIT is Wilmington’s Premier Fitness Facility. At GET FIT, we offer Personal Training and Group Fitness classes for all fitness levels. Our knowledgeable and professional staff is committed to providing the individual attention you deserve to help you get the results you desire. GET FIT members enjoy unlimited access to our diverse Group Fitness classes, our fully-equipped Fitness Center, and our state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment.”
Website: http://www.getfitwilmington.com/index.php
Address: 37 W. Main St.Wilmington, OH 45177
Contact: 937-655-9212
Hours: Tue – Sat 10am – 5 pm
Owner: Donna Logan
History: 4 years, and 1 year just down the street
Products: At Granny’s one will find more that just stuff for the elderly. She houses a multitude of things such as stuffed animals, primitives, collectables of all sorts, candles, fragrances, quilts, knick knacks, home décor, local artisans, paintings, local art, and numerous other items.
Description: Just like Grandma’s house, but with out the strange odor. It has a beautiful homey feel to the place. If one is ever craving that home cooked meal just call up Granny’s and order a home cooked box meal for five dollars. She has a nice variety of homemade meals she prepares daily from 11am to 2pm on Tuesday through Friday. Menus are available at the store for a monthly layout of these delicious home-style meals.
Website: http://grannyscountrycupboard.com/
Jen’s Uptown Deli
Address: 28 W. Main St., Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Contact: (937) 383-3354
Hours: Mon – Thur 9am to 6pm, Fri – Sat 9am to 5 pm
Price: $10.00 – $15.00
Description: “We are a Coffeehouse, and Yummy, Yummy Deli. Lot’s of homemade goodies: cheesecake, cookies, scones, hummus, etc. All the sandwiches on our menu have been created over the last 15 years by people I have met or that have worked for me at one time or another.” Member of the American Heart Association. Great Place to go down town for a sandwich for lunch! Nice clean atmosphere with a selection of lunch meals. It’s the perfect place to just sit down, eat a sandwich, and read a good book. Jen also purchases home grown veggies!!
Peppermint Patti’s
Address: 718 Ohio Avenue (SR 68 N), Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Contact: 937-383-2373
Hours: Sun – Sat 11am to 10pm from Memorial Day til Labor Day, Sun – Sat 11am to 9pm from Labor Day til Memorial Day
Price: $5.00 – $10.00
Description: When in the mood for a cool treat, head over to Peppermint Patti’s for some delicious ice cream. All of their ice cream is generously hand dipped and features numerous flavors for the most discerning of palates. Basket meals are also served fresh and hot. Look for the brightly colored building.
