Southwest Ohio Tourism, Southwest Ohio Festivals, Southwest Ohio Attractions - clinton county ohio

For gals that are feeling stressed and never have time to see their friends anymore.

Our solution: Meet in the middle in Clinton County, Ohio. Located just 50 miles north of Cincinnati, one hour's drive from Columbus and 35 minutes from Dayton, it's the perfect location to be rejuvenated. Whether soaking at a spa, shopping or having tea with the girls, time spent with friends is more than fun - it enhances the soul. We encourage the ladies to turn, "We should get together," into "Let's go, girlfriend!"

Getaway choices include

Easy Getaway - For simple gatherings with the girls to do some shopping, see a live show and have a great meal. Then cozy up at the hotel and enjoy connecting rooms or rent a cabin and savor the gossip and catching up.

Celebration Getaway - This getaway is inspired by those who may be getting together to toast a new job, another birthday or each other. Spend the night and have a spa day or learn to cook like a chef from one of the best around.

Sports Getaway - Learn how to become a sailor, hit the greens or become a mountain bike diva. With three public golf courses and two state parts, there is always plenty to do; and when the day is over it's time to relax.

Shopping Getaway - Clinton County, Ohio, is just minutes from the Prime Outlet Mall, in Jeffersonville, Ohio, or choose from a large variety of specialty shops in our community.

Tea Party Getaways - For those who want to be treated well, with supreme customer service, a gorgeous environment, delicious homemade food and an unexpected elegance.

Our solution: Clinton County is home to two wonderful tea rooms. They are Lucy & Ethel's Country Tea House and Hannaford House Tea Room, both located in Wilmington.

"People are getting tired of the fast-food drive-in, hectic pace of life we all have now. By taking time for tea you almost start to relax just thinking about it and your blood pressure drops a notch," said Jan Bonn, a customer at Hannaford House in Wilmington, Ohio. "My daughter and I both have very busy lives, but we treasure the times we do have together. An afternoon tea is the perfect excuse to catch up and linger over our lunch together."

A drive to Lucy & Ethel's Country Tea House, located on 1073 Old State Road in Wilmington, is relaxing in itself, but add in Bobbie Romohr's truly pampering experience, and it might be said that you've found paradise.

Romohr has paid special attention to every detail in her home and lavishes her guests with an afternoon they will never forget. The experience includes homemade soups with items from Bobbie's own garden, delicious baked goods and the most original presentations. Everything is almost too pretty to eat.

The Hannaford House Tea Room is located at 200 E. Locust Street in Wilmington. The owner, Tracy Gerhardt, welcomes all that come through the door of this beautifully restored Victorian home, offering wonderful goodies and a huge selection of every tea imaginable.

Rooms are decorated with antiques, time period women's hats and cozy tables for two to forty guests. Enjoy fresh baked scones and many different selections of soups, sandwiches and desserts. The setting is very relaxed and not in the least bit "stuffy," taking you back to a different time when life was a little slower. Stop in and linger over lunch, then visit the many stores downtown Wilmington has to offer. Tea houses aren't just for women, men enjoy the pampering too!

For more information about either tea house, call the Visitors Bureau at (877) 428-4748.