A day trip often beats a road trip, especially when we have limited free time to just relax and have fun. When that day trip in Ohio requires a lone tank of gas and very little time behind the wheel, it becomes the perfect way to spend a day. Carve out some time for a day trip that is the very definition of perfect and will take you to Heritage Square Antique Mall in Columbus for a bit of treasure hunting before you make your way to Velvet Ice Cream in Utica for more fun and a delicious treat.
Fill up your car’s gas tank for the trip between destinations that takes, according to Google Maps, about 50 minutes if you take one of its two shorter routes, both of which span 41.1 miles. However, if you’d prefer to drive less miles in a bit more time, follow the 35.2-mile route that takes around 53 minutes. None of the routes, however, take traffic into consideration.
Does it really get any better than a day trip in Ohio filled with shopping and digging into delicious goodies as you travel from Heritage Square Antique Mall to Velvet Ice Cream? Even if you’re not close enough to embark on this day trip, you can still get in on the fun. Here are 9 day trips in Ohio that promise a whole lot of fun and adventure.
Carve out plenty of time for your visit to Heritage Square Antique Mall, a massive shopping destination that spans 53,000 square feet and is brimming with what’s billed as “Don’t make ‘em like they used to” items.
As the largest antique mall in Central Ohio, Heritage Square Antique Mall showcases more than 450 vendors, selling everything from antiques and vintage items to tools and sports memorabilia and primitives.
If you’re on the hunt for a particular item, you have a pretty good shot of finding it at the massive antique mall that boasts a selection of more than 500,000 items. Browse jewelry, artwork, clothing, and pottery, for example.
When you’re ready to freshen up your home, you’ll also find an eclectic assortment of vintage furniture and home décor. Bring the kiddos along, too, to check out all of the toys.
Heritage Square Antique Mall is open daily, although hours vary depending on the time of the week you’re visiting.
Find more information, including days and hours, on the official website of Heritage Square Antique Mall, or stop by its official page on Facebook.
After you’ve finished treasure hunting, hop in the car for the short but sweet drive to Velvet Ice Cream at Ye Old Mill in Utica. The popular ice cream shop is open seasonally from May through October.
If you’re hungry, start your visit off with a delightfully delicious meal. All of the sandwiches, which include such classics as the three-cheese panini and the chicken salad, come with either pasta salad or watermelon.
Chili taco salads, chicken Caesar salads, and chili are also on the menu. Kiddos can choose from such kid-approved favorites as the hot dog or the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, paired with either applesauce or chips.
An Ohio favorite since 1914, Velvet Ice Cream is also known for its generous selection of small-batch ice cream. The ice cream shop scoops up such classic flavors as fresh strawberry, birthday cake, and original vanilla as well as rainbow sherbet.
Hand-dipped milkshakes and scrumptious sundaes, from banana splits to apple pie parfaits, are also on the menu.
Head over to the official website of Velvet Ice Cream for more information, including days, hours, and a full menu. Or, go here for Facebook.
Next time you’ve got a free day, make it the best yet with a day trip to Heritage Square Antique Mall and Velvet Ice Cream shop. To make your journey even more seamless, just plug your starting address into Google Maps. However, that’s just a tiny bit of fun that awaits all through Ohio. Discover hidden gems and a full menu of adventures when you follow Only In Ohio on Facebook and sign up for Ohio’s daily newsletter.
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