This Train Depot In Missouri Is Actually An Ice Cream Shop And You'll Want To Visit
By Liz Oliver|Published July 11, 2018
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Liz Oliver
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
Hot days call for cool treats! One of the coolest ice cream shops can be found right here in Missouri. Head down south to All Aboard Ice Cream to enjoy a tasty treat inside a train car while enjoying other train activities. You’ll love the old fashioned scoops and your kiddos will love the fun flavors. It’s the perfect summer day destination, check it out for yourself!
Located just outside of Joplin, on the banks of Shoal Creek is the best little shop for a classic American meal. All Aboard Ice Cream and Whistler's Hamburgers is a unique place where you can enjoy diner style burgers, ice cream, and trains!
Inside the Redings Mill Depot is Whistle's Hamburgers. Enjoy a cheeseburger fresh off the grill, hot dogs, fries, and much more. You'll love the classic 1950's style sliders.
You can enjoy your ice cream outside on the patio under a shady umbrella. You can also take your treats on a train ride. Kids can take a ride on the mini train for only $2. They can also play in the huge sandbox and check out the postal rail car.
Inside the rail car there are plenty of places to sit and eat. They kept the mailboxes inside the car, which shows you what cities they once serviced. It's amazing to think about how advanced our postal service has become!
Overall, a stop to All Aboard Ice Cream is one you'll never forget. Your kids will have tons of fun and the prices won't break the bank. It's a must visit attraction for those with a love of trains or sweets.