Shop ‘Til You Drop And Recover With Ice Cream On This Ohio Day Trip

A day trip offers the perfect way to treat yourself to a day away from the stressors of normal life. Whether you want to jam-pack your day with activities or opt for just a few destinations, you’ll find an abundance to do all over Ohio. Summon your inner treasure hunter when you embark on this northeast Ohio day trip that leads to The Bomb Shelter, a vintage and antique shop, capped off by a delicious ice cream treat at Strickland’s Frozen Custard. Both destinations are right in Akron, which means you don’t have to travel far and will only require a single tank of gas.

The Bomb Shelter sits just 3.3 miles from Strickland’s Frozen Custard, so you’ll spend around eight minutes traveling from one to the other, according to Google Maps. If you run into too much traffic or other issues, Google also features a route that is just a mile longer and only takes a few minutes more.

A leisurely day of antiquing followed by a one-of-a-kind cold treat at the Original Strickland’s Frozen Custard. Does it get any better? If you’re a bit too far to set off on this day trip, you’re still in luck. Here are 9 epic road trips that will take you to some of the most unique and most fun destinations in Ohio.

Nestled in the Middlebury neighborhood of Akron, The Bomb Shelter is a treasure hunter’s dream come true, boasting more than 12,000 square feet of vintage and antique items that date from the 1800s to the 1980s.

The Bomb Shelter, tucked away in an unassuming building, is easy to find. Just look for the massive yellow letters on the roof then stroll right in. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes, too, since you’ll have quite a bit of space to cover.

A relaxing stroll around the shop will reveal a little bit of everything – from the Boutique that’s brimming with vintage women’s clothing to the Garage that’s bursting with old signs, hubcaps, and oil cans.

Travel back in time, and take your home with you, with old-school furniture, including couches, lamps, and coffee tables. You probably won’t want to backdate your house either without stocking up on old-school entertainment. Thumb through the huge college of albums.

That’s just a sampling of what you’ll uncover at this eclectic vintage shop that also sells a variety of vintage cameras, military memorabilia, and tools.

Before heading over, confirm hours and days on the official website of The Bomb Shelter, or stop by its official page on Facebook for more information.

A blast from the past will probably make you hungry, and nothing satisfies hunger like an old-fashioned ice cream treat from Original Strickland’s Frozen Custard, just a few miles from The Bomb Shelter.

An Akron favorite since 1936, Strickland’s Frozen Custard now features several locations in Ohio and a menu that’s sure to get your mouth watering at first glance. If you’re in the mood for a classic ice cream cone, order the chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or rainbow sherbet.

The popular ice cream shop also scoops up an assortment of sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, and Arctic Twisters. Any ice cream treat pairs well with a Strickland’s slushy, available in a range of flavors, from cherry and grape to orange and blue raspberry.

If you’ve never had an ice cream pie, you’ll probably want to order one before you make your way to Strickland’s Frozen Custard. Pies come in nearly a dozen flavors.

View the entire menu on the official website of Strickland’s Frozen Custard, or stop by Facebook for more information.

If you’re in need of a relaxing day out that features an abundance of hidden treasures and good eats, you can’t go wrong with this northeast Ohio day trip to The Bomb Shelter and Strickland’s Frozen Custard. On the day of your adventure, plug your address into Google Maps, to tailor the day trip to your needs. More adventures await in Ohio, too, and you can discover some of the best when you follow Only In Ohio on Facebook. Don’t forget to sign up for Ohio’s daily newsletter, too, which will be delivered to your email inbox each day.

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Shop ‘Til You Drop And Recover With Ice Cream On This Northeast Ohio Day Trip

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