Boredom really is a rare commodity in Ohio; after all, it’s brimming with unique and fun destinations just waiting for us to explore. A day trip often provides the perfect way to spend a relaxing day discovering a part of Ohio we might have never seen before. When you set off on the unforgettable Western Ohio day trip to Heart of Ohio Antique Center in Springfield and Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs, you’ll only need to fill your gas tank once, bring your sense of adventure, and wear comfy shoes for a bit of treasure hunting.
An amazing day trip doesn’t have to mean hours on the road, and this antiques and ice cream day trip proves that. The two destinations sit just 15 miles apart. Google Maps, in fact, provides three different routes, so you can choose which one works best for you. The shortest route, at 14.9 miles in 18 minutes, requires a bit less driving than the longest route of 19.5 miles in 23 minutes.
Does a sound of a day antiquing and indulging in delicious ice cream sound perfect, but you’re just not close enough to follow this itinerary? Here are 9 other epic day trips in Ohio that promise just as much fun and excitement.
Plan to wear your most comfortable pair of shoes for your visit to Heart of Ohio Antique Center, which bills itself as “America’s biggest and best antique destination.” You’ll want to judge for yourself, but most say it lives up to its reputation.
The massive antique center spans 122,000 square feet indoors and an additional 30,000 square feet outdoors, where you’ll find everything from patio furniture to statues. Carve out plenty of time for your visit, especially if you want to see the offerings at the 1,425 booths.
Uncover a variety of hidden gems – from antique furniture and vintage signs to classic vending machines and everything in between. You never know what you’ll discover as you stroll from booth to booth.
All that shopping can result in a bit of fatigue. Sit back and relax, if you need a break, in the customer lounge that also features a TV. Or, grab a bite to eat and a drink at Mo-Jo’s Café.
The epic antique center is open all year round, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, closing only on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Day.
Head over to the official website of Heart of Ohio Antique Center or its page on Facebook for more information, including upcoming events and featured antiques.
Once you’ve finished treasure hunting, hop in the car for the short ride to Young’s Jersey Dairy, where delicious treats and a full menu of fun activities await.
Young’s Jersey Dairy is perhaps best known for its homemade ice cream that’s made right on the farm with a secret ingredient. Fifteen percent butterfat mix gives the ice cream a flavor so rich you’ll savor every taste.
If it’s ice cream you love, you’ll have quite a few flavors from which to choose, ranging from classic chocolate and vanilla to cotton candy and sea salty caramel. The farm also scoops up an assortment of gelato and sorbet flavors.
Ice cream may be the highlight of your trip to the dairy farm, but more fun awaits. Play a few rounds of golf on one of the two mini-golf courses, both of which boast 18 holes. Perfect your swing at the batting cage, or watch the kids zip down the three-lane slide.
Start planning your stop at the farm on the official website of Young’s Jersey Dairy, or stop by its page on Facebook.
Can you think of a better way to spend a day than antiquing capped off by even more fun and ice cream on this Western Ohio day trip? Google Maps makes it easy to plug in your address to customize the directions for your epic day trip. However, that’s just the beginning of the fun and adventure that await all across Ohio. Uncover more unique destinations and epic adventures by following Only In Ohio on Facebook and by signing up for Ohio’s daily newsletter, which will be delivered straight to your email inbox.
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