Is there anything more magical than a train car? There’s an sense of whimsy that comes along with imagining where a given car or caboose might have traveled during its long life. Here in Michigan, you’ll find a converted train car that continues to delight visitors young and old – in more ways than one! When you’re ready for a sweet treat, check out this unforgettable train-turned-ice cream shop.

The Ice Cream Caboose is located at 6300 Alden Nash Ave SE in Alto.
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This incredible ice cream shop has been serving up joy and deliciousness to visitors of all ages for nearly two decades. As soon as you arrive, you’ll be enamored.
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Your eyes don’t deceive you: the shop sits inside a genuine former train caboose, which shop owners Tammi and Bruce Wingeier initially stored behind their home.
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In 2000, the caboose was moved - with the help of two semi trucks and massive 50-ton crane - to its current location in the small community of Alto.
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Today, it’s impossible to miss the bright red train car. When you approach the window and select from a wide ice cream menu, you might just feel like a kid again.
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From hearty options like hamburgers and chili fries to mouthwatering sundaes, floats, and slushies, there’s truly something here for everyone.
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Whether you’re a train enthusiast, an ice cream fanatic, or a combination of the two, you’ll find it tough to resist the delight of the Ice Cream Caboose. What’s not to love?
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The Ice Cream Caboose is open seasonally between April and September. For more information, click here. Have you visited this charming little shop in years past? Share your stories with us below!

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