Category Archives: Places to Go

John Rankin House

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Roger

Our guide to Grant’s house in Georgetown lived in Ripley. She spoke so highly of the John Rankin House, and particularly of the view of the Ohio River that we decided to drive the 13 miles south to see it. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Grant Boyhood Home and Schoolhouse

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Roger

According to the Internet, and according to the sign on the door, Grant’s boyhood home on a backstreet in Georgetown, Ohio was supposed to be open at noon. It was 12:30, and the place felt decidedly empty. The doors were … Continue reading →

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Back Roads

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Roger

I made reservations at the Best Western in Mt. Orab, Ohio for Saturday night after the Reds game. It’s always a little scary showing up at a motel late at night in a town you’ve never been to before. A … Continue reading →

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Jungle Jim’s

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Roger

We had tickets to the Reds-Pirates game on Saturday night. We got to the Cincinnati area about two-and-a-half hours before the gates opened. We headed to Jungle Jim’s Market in Fairfield to pass the time indoors out of the heat … Continue reading →

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Mug n Bun

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Roger

It was a very warm August Saturday when we stopped at Mug n Bun Drive-In in Indianapolis. The eat-in-your-car spots were in the sun, so we decided to dine in the small building next door which is basically an indoor … Continue reading →

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