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Urbana has plenty for sophisticated tastes

• Crabill's Hamburger Shop It has been a fixture in Urbana since 1927. The family owned business was started by Marsha Hiltibran's grandfather and has been going strong ever since. They have 8 stools and a drive up window. You can also have carry out. 727 Miami St., Urbana, Ohio 43078, (937) 653-5133
• Robert Rothschild Farm: A television crew from the Food Network's Roker on the Road was filming at the Robert Rothschild Farm when we arrived, which indicates the growing popularity of this 170-acre complex. Plan to come hungry. Throughout the shop, bowls of pretzels and crackers sit on tables, all paired with Rothschild preserves, mustards, salsas and dips. The newest product is the Jelly Bean Jelly. The "jelly beans in a jar" come in flavors like Banana Burst and Tangerine Twist.
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• Sweet Annie Gift Shop & Main St. Clothing Company: The mother-daughter team of Charlotte Hupp and Leslie Broadstock does a great job of buying and display items at the Sweet Annie Gift Shop and Main Street Clothing Company. It has everything from linens and l amps to travel accessories and handbags. Clothing lines include April Cornell, Willow and Icelandic sweaters, as well as a whole room of Vera Bradley bags. It also sells Crabtree & Evelyn and Brighton jewelry. 16-17 Monument Square. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 653-8661.
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• Country Gentleman: The same owners run Country Gentleman a few doors away. It stocks accessories, gifts and american country accessories for the home. 107 Scioto St., Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 653-4739.
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• Art on Main: The first MRDD art gallery in Ohio labels itself a "Gallery of Possibilities." Art on Main sells greeting cards and art objects made by folks with - and without - disabilities. The not-for-profit shop sells original prints, pottery, sculpture and calendars. 125 N. Main St. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 652-1657.
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• Crazy Cricket: Calling itself a "chic salvage store," Crazy Cricket has an espresso bar in addition to vintage clothing and collectibles. 25 Monument Square. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 653-7295.
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• Maple Lane Farm: Only a few minutes from town, the Maple Lane Farm sells alpacas (average price is $20,000 each). Even if you're not in the market for one, you'll still enjoy seeing them in the field, especially the babies. The gift shop sells natural and dyed yarns, alpaca hats, scarves, winter coats, capes, vests and gloves. It is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 3484 E. Ohio 29. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 484-7222.
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• Carmazzi's Deli & Candy Store: F amily owned and operated since 1893, this general store stocks everything from penny candy and bins of fresh roasted peanuts to fuses, The New York Times and deli meats and cheeses. 100 Monument Square. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 653-7443.
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• Mumford's Potato Chips and Deli: A f amily business since 1932, Mumford's offers homemade kettle-cooked potato chips that have been shipped all over the world. You also can have lunch in the shop. It's fun watching the chips being scooped up when you buy them by bulk. 325 N. Main St. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 653-3491.
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• Kaleidoscope: 40 dealers of antiques and collectibles. 117 N. Main St. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 653-8010.
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• Freshwater Farms of Ohio: A mile north of the airport, you can tour the barns and see trout and sturgeon swimming around at Freshwater Farms. At the retail store, you can buy fresh fish - trout, shrimp and lobster - and pond supplies. 2624 N. U.S. 68. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 652-3701.
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• Hair Co. This salon and spa (207 N. Main St.) is an Aveda "concept store" that stocks all of those organic products. 207 N. Main St. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 652-2040.
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• Not yet: Guild Galleries, a furniture/accessory store at 118 N. Main St., is undergoing renovation and will reopen Sept. 5. Also, the former Stage department store is being turned into Emily's Emporium and Doolittle's Cafe, which will open in October at 35 Monument Square. Urbana, OH 43078
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• Tea Baggers: Barrels of coffee beans in exotic flavors greet you at this inviting shop, which also offers gourmet teas and serves specialty lunches and cheesecake. 127 N. Main St. (937) 653-7817. Urbana, OH 43078
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• Airport Cafe: Folks actually fly in to eat hamburgers and homemade pie at this eatery five minutes north of downtown. Favorite pies are banana cre am, butterscotch and peach. 1636 N. Main St. (937) 652-2010. Urbana, OH 43078
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• The Artistic Sandwich Shoppes: With a pretty courtyard as well as an indoor dining area, this shop is open for lunch and dinner and there's music on Friday nights. 124 S. Main St. (937) 484-8400. Urbana, OH 43078
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• Catfish Jones: This popular local hangout offers Cajun food. 15 Monument Square. Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 484-4040.
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• The scoop: New shopping/dining brochures are being printed. In the meantime, you can pick up a list at any of the stores and restaurants and a free map of Urbana at the Ch amber of Commerce, 113 Miami St., just west of the Square.
• Hours: Most downtown stores are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Check ahead for weekend hours.
• Special events: There's a First Friday gathering downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month from April through October. The next two are slated for Sept. 5 and Oct. 3.
• For more information: Call (877) 873-5764 or visit the Web site at www.ch ampaignohio.com.

Getting there: Take Interstate 75 north to Interstate 70 east U.S. 68. Go north into downtown Urbana. It's about 45 minutes or so from Dayton. Park near the center of town and walk to most of the shops. The Robert Rothschild Farm is on 3143 East U.S. 36, three miles east of Urbana.

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