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A historic town southwest of Dayton, Ohio, Germantown was settled in 1804 by German-speaking families from Pennsylvania.  The village of Germantown incorporated in 1833 and became a city in 1980.

While in Germantown, be sure to have dinner at the Florentine Hotel, reputed to be Ohio's second oldest hotel.  On our visit, we sampled the prime rib (only available on weekends) and the Fillet Diane, a tender fillet served with sautéed mushrooms in a delicate wine sauce.  Don't miss the homemade pies and cheesecakes for dessert.  We suggest making reservations.  Just around the corner is Kathy's Kitchen, featuring home cooking at reasonable prices and a large, varied selections of homemade fruit and creme pies.  The Cardinal Roost is a vibe-y 50's diner with real cherry cokes and lots of local high school memorabilia.

Ohio: Off the Beaten Path by George and Carol Zimmermann

After dinner, take Ohio 725 west just to the outside of town, where you'll find the Germantown MetroPark, offering fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic overlooks.

The Historical Society of Germantown
Carnegie Library Building
47 W. Center St.
Germantown, Ohio
(937) 855-7951

Germantown MetroPark
(937) 255-Park

Florentine Hotel 
21 West Market Street
Germantown, Ohio
(937) 855-7759

Kathy's Kitchen 
35 West Center Street
Germantown, Ohio
(937) 855-7150

Cardinal Roost 
16 West Center Street
Germantown, Ohio
(937) 855-2473

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The Guesthouse Folk Art Gallery
36 East Market Street
Germantown, Ohio
(937) 855-7785

Images
42 East Center Street
Germantown, Ohio
(937) 855-6803

City of Germantown
The official site of the city of Germantown with information about public services, historical landmarks, and more.

Germantown Press
The hometown newspaper