Gibson Goodies - Wilmington

The steady flow of customers to Gibson Goodies - housed in a small, nondescript building set off from the road - is proof that if you make good ice cream, people will find it. Campers, Corn Festival revelers and locals all drop by to sample one, or several, of owner Mary Gibson's more than 40 flavors. In addition to the standards such as vanilla or chocolate, visitors may find flavors such as Wildberry Truffle, Root Beer, Licorice and Chocolate Oreo. Gibson makes ice cream using recipes from the 1940s that were passed down by the original owner. She is the local ice-cream expert and she instructs hown town Rotarians in the art of sundae-making for the Clinton County Banana Split Festival, held annually the second weekend of June.

718 Ohio Ave., Wilmington, 937/383-2373.

Closed January and February. Summer Hours: Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

- The Banana Split - Splitting Hairs? -