This 'Donut Trail' Winds Through Ohio - Here's How to Visit

"Butler County in southwestern Ohio is working to change perceptions by claiming to have one of the most donut shops per capita in the Midwest, many of them mom-and-pop outfits. Donuts are such a thing in Butler County that they launched a donut trail in 2016, a route that just got a big expansion for its 10th anniversary."

"The route includes a stop at Stan the Donut Man in West Chester, a family-owned donut shop whose recipes have been used for over 50 years, and a visit to Milton's Donuts in Middletown, a regional icon that's known for its huge selection of fluffy glazed donuts. Another favorite is the Oxford Doughnut Shoppe in Oxford, which is famous for its kettle-fried cake donuts and loyal local following."

"All 14 stops are outlined on the Butler County Donut Trail map, but there's also a dedicated Donut Trail concierge who can help customize your trip between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern, Monday-Friday. There is also an official donut trail passport where you can collect stamps from each shop you visit, and visiting 12 of the 14 donut shops earns a free T-shirt."

Butler County in southwestern Ohio has established itself as a donut destination with one of the highest concentrations of donut shops per capita in the Midwest. The Butler County Donut Trail, launched in 2016, recently expanded to include 14 donut destinations for its 10th anniversary, adding five new shops to the route. The trail winds through Middletown, West Chester, Fairfield, Hamilton, Trenton, Monroe, and Oxford, featuring longstanding, locally-owned establishments. Notable stops include Stan the Donut Man with 50-year-old family recipes, Milton's Donuts known for glazed varieties, and Oxford Doughnut Shoppe famous for kettle-fried cake donuts. Visitors can use an official passport to collect stamps, earning a free T-shirt after visiting 12 of 14 shops. A dedicated concierge assists with trip planning, and the trail benefits from its convenient location off Interstate 75.

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