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Avon, OH is a town filled with entertaining activities and delicious dessert places to check out with loved ones. When you find yourself in the mood for a classic childhood treat, hop in your 2023 Chevrolet Blazer, take advantage of its available wireless charging that will help you stay connected on the go, and bring your kids to check out one of these great ice cream and frozen yogurt places! 1. Mitchell's Homemade Mitchell's Homemade was founded by brothers who wanted to help individuals create memories over a tasty treat. The shop is open daily and its menu includes scoops, sundaes, shakes, malts, floats, cakes, and pies. Available scoop flavors include black raspberry chocolate chunk, chocolate peanut butter cup, pralines and cream, caramel sea salt, and caramel fudge brownie. Available toppings include Spanish peanuts, hot fudge, salted pecans, and caramel. 2. Fenik's Frozen Custard Fenik's Frozen Custard is open daily and sells scoops, sundaes, and shakes. The shop offers a variety of signature flavors and flavors that rotate weekly, with signature flavors including pineapple upside down cake, double dark chocolate raspberry coconut avalanche, chocolate peanut butter, cinnamon bun, and birthday cake. For those who are looking for a non-dairy treat, be sure to try Fenik's mint chocolate chip, cookies and cream, or vanilla non-dairy scoop. 3. Coco's Gelato Coco's Gelato has been serving the community since 2016 and is open Wednesday-Sunday. The shop serves a variety of signature flavors and new additions, with available signature flavors including salted caramel, Oreo cookies, chocolate, and mint chip. Available new additions include cherry mascarpone, tiramisu, salted peanut and cappuccino, and coconut. 4. Elmer's Elmer's is open Tuesday-Sunday and is a family-friendly sweet and sandwich shop that works to bring smiles to the community. The shop's menu includes hand-dipped scoops, hand-dipped sundaes, hand-dipped banana splits, traditional banana splits, milkshakes, soft-serve sundaes, slushies, and savory items. Available toppings include pineapple topping, whipped cream, crushed nuts, strawberry topping, Hershey's chocolate, and cherries. 5. Karen's Dairy Grove Karen's Dairy Grove is open daily and sells a mix of regular soft serve, Dole soft serve, homemade sherbet, super premium custard, and hard scoops.  Its menu includes cones and cups, sundaes, specialty sundaes, flurries, novelties, and drinks. Available specialty sundaes include a peanut fudge parfait, a hot fudge brownie sundae, a hot fudge banana sundae, a banana split, and a tropical sundae. Now that you and your family feel refreshed and satisfied, it's a great time to make a trip to search for the new car you've been thinking about. Stop by Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet of Avon today and have a look at our assortment of new and used Chevy vehicles!

Visit Mohican State Park today! Located just 20 miles west of Cleveland and right along the southern shores of Lake Erie, the city of Avon, OH is the perfect gateway to go on fantastic day trips and explore the state parks that the region has to offer. If you are searching for new spots to test the offroad capabilities of your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, here are nearby destinations you should check out. 1. Findley State Park A scenic public recreation area with plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails, cabins, and family campgrounds, Findley State Park is a fantastic destination for a day trip or a weekend adventure. Covering an area of a little under 850 acres, this heavily wooded nature reserve offers plenty of recreational opportunities for visitors from all over the region. Findley State Park is located a little under 30 miles southwest of the Avon city center and can be reached in just 40 minutes by car via routes US-20 and OH-58. The main feature of this state park is Findley Lake, a 100-acre body of water open year-round for fishing, swimming, and boating. A popular wildlife watching destination, this place is home to several different species of mammals and migratory birds. 2. Mohican State Park Boasting a scenic gorge, thick forests, fully equipped campsites, and picturesque lakeside cabins, Mohican State Park is another fantastic destination that offers endless opportunities for outdoor sports and recreational activities. Located just 70 miles south of the Avon city center, this state park can be reached in about one hour and a half via route OH-58, making it an easy day trip destination. Spanning an area of over 1,100 acres, Mohican State Park sits in the heart of one of Ohio's most stunning natural regions, offering breathtaking views of the Clear Fork Gorge and excellent fishing opportunities on the banks of the Clear Fork River. Popular activities among visitors include hiking, mountain biking, ziplining, horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing. 3. East Harbor State Park Another beautiful recreation area sitting right on the shores of Lake Erie, East Harbor State Park boasts the largest family campground in any Ohio State Park, as well as over 1,800 acres of wetlands, wildlife preservation areas, hiking trails, and swimming beaches. Established in 1947, this nature reserve is located just 55 miles west of the Avon city center and can be reached in a little under one hour by car via route OH-2. If you are searching for a new or used vehicle to hit the road and go on off-road adventures to these and other destinations, visit us at Mark Wahlberg Chevy Avon! Explore our extensive inventory, ask one of our agents about our latest deals, and take home a new car for you and your family. Image by Leslie Saunders on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/photos/mohican-park-parkland-ohio-parkland-6915875/