In northwestern Ohio and looking for a fun afternoon out on the town? How about one that doesn’t even require a stop for gas? A day trip to Maumee Antique Mall and Mr. G’s Barn won’t rack up the miles or break the bank. Antiques and ice cream make for a fantastic pairing and you’ll get to experience the best of both. Check out the routes at Google Maps, and see for yourself how short the trip is!

Maumee Antique Mall is one of the must-see antique dealers in the state and Mr. G’s Barn has been voted the best ice cream in Toledo, so you really can’t get much better than these two stops!

Does it really get any better than a day trip in Ohio filled with shopping and digging into delicious goodies? 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.

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Fill up your car before hitting the highway and your next stop will be Maumee Antique Mall in Maumee. The mall is a sprawling 2.75 acres and hosts more than 200 booths of antiques!

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Whether you’re a collector hoping to add new goodies to your shelves, looking to spruce up your home decor with some pre-loved items, or enjoy the thrill of searching for hidden treasures, you’re sure to find all sorts of neat stuff at the antique mall.

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Toys, board games, clothes, furniture, records, holiday decorations - Maumee has every kind of antique you could dream of. Fair warning, you’ll likely walk out with more than you intended to leave with!

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The mall is so big that it can feel overwhelming, but everything is helpfully categorized into separate numbered dealer booths, which makes it much easier to find what you’re looking for. Browse to your heart’s content!

Maumee Antique Mall Maumee Antique Mall is open every seven days a week. You can find more information on their website.

Once you’ve had your fill of antiques, it’s time to fill up your stomach. Mr. G’s Barn is just a short ride away and has great prices on stellar food, and of course, ice cream!

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Seasonal favorites like pumpkin ice cream with Golden Grahams sprinkled on top are what make Mr. G’s so popular. Smoothies, slushes, floats, or shakes - whatever form you want your frozen dessert to come in, Mr. G’s has got it!

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Their famous hot dogs are nothing to skip over, either! Mr. G’s may be known for their stupendous sweet treats, but they offer some delicious food as well.

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Hungry yet? They also have an ice cream pie that’s simply delectable.

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For hours and more information, check out Mr. G’s Barn’s official Facebook page.

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Maumee Antique Mall

Maumee Antique Mall is open every seven days a week. You can find more information on their website.

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It doesn’t get much better than exploring Maumee Antique Mall then heading out for dessert at Mr. G’s Barn. Don’t live in this corner of the Buckeye state? No problem, we’ve got several fun day trips planned all over Ohio, so stay tuned. For more great Ohio destinations, make sure to subscribe to the Only in Ohio daily newsletter and follow the Only in Ohio Facebook page. Enter your starting address on Google Maps and get on out there to explore!

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Address: 1552 S Reynolds Rd, Maumee, OH 43537, USAAddress: 6756 Hill Ave, Toledo, OH 43615, USA