Another sure sign of spring

Another sure sign of spring is the 'Now Open' sign outside some of our favorite ice cream shops. We drive by them on the way to here and there and exclaim "I can't wait to have a milk shake" and "I hope they open soon!" Well, it's that time of year again! Soon you'll be able to visit several sweet treat destinations of your choosing!

We have the good fortune to have Cowhaus Creamery in Lorain County. Cowhaus handcrafts new-American style ice creams, sorbets and confections using artisan techniques, made slowly from scratch in small batches and is open ALL YEAR!  Yes, you can treat yourself anytime of the year...tromp through leaves, snow or blinding sun to get some of their hand-spun goodness.
Cowhaus Creamery is located in Oberlin at 55 East College St. 440.774.5425

Take a step back in time and order up some nostalgia at Dog 'n Suds! Refreshed from it's winter break, they are now open and ready to serve up their famous frosty glass mugs of real draft root beer. Root beer floats are a favorite, made with their hand scooped ice cream. Their unique curb service takes you back in time as you pull up and press up a button for service and enjoy your order without leaving your car or take it to go.
Dog 'n Suds is located in Elyria at  2050 North Ridge Rd. 440.324.3636

K-Cream Korner will have you lined up down the street waiting for the windows to raise on April 6th for their beloved orange sherbet twist. Or maybe take on a mounding banana split at their outdoor picnic area. Conveniently located just blocks from Lakeview Beach makes it the perfect cool down stop after a day of fun in the sun!
K-Cream Korner is located in Lorain at 336 Oberlin Ave. 440.245.2631

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...no need to yell, however; Romp's Dairy Dock is opening April 12th and will be ready with all your soft serve favorites! Sundaes, shakes, cones - enjoy yours in the shade or bask in the sun - grab a picnic table or spread out with your family in the grass. The Dairy Dock has something for everyone.

Romp's Dairy Dock is located in Vermilion at 5055 Liberty Ave. 440.967.4342

May Flowers in Lorain County

April showers bring May flowers! Thanks to the warm weather we've been having in north central Ohio, flowers and trees are blooming much faster and lasting longer. It's a beautiful time of year to visit Lorain County!

Lakeview Beach by Lynne Lisner, Visit Lorain County

May also brings many opportunities throughout Lorain County to get excited about flowers, gardening and Spring:
Tulip Garden at Lakeview Park, Lorain. As of May 6, the tulips are still in bloom. Click on the photo below to learn how this beautiful garden was recently discovered.

Lakeview Park Tulip Garden by Rona Proudfoot

Oberlin's Farmers Market, Saturdays, beginning in May, 9am-1pm. Fresh flowers and locally grown and prepared foods.

Oberlin Farmers Market by Barb Bickel, Visit Lorain County

Gazebo Garden Walk, Howk Memorial Park, Wellington, May 9, 10am-4pm. Stroll through displays of unique antiques and gardening items from some of the area’s finest crafters and vendors.

Growers, Gardens, and Homes Tour, North Ridgeville, May 16. Visit North Ridgeville's finest home builders, home related retailers, and horticultural growers during this free, self guided 18th annual tour.

Growing Arts Tour/Spring Open House, Don Mould's Plantation, Amherst & North Ridgeville, May 16, 9am-5pm. Fun, informative day with sales reps and industry specialists, special sales, and drawings.

Music, Flowers & a Sunset, downtown Vermilion, beginning May 21, every third Thursday, 5:30-9pm. Free musical entertainment with over 12 bands scattered throughout Harbour Town. Lots of flowers to enjoy, artwork to browse, and a stunning sunset over Lake Erie.

Third Thursdays, photo courtesy of Main Street Vermilion.

For additional event listings from Visit Lorain County, visit http://www.visitloraincounty.com/ or call 1.800.334.1673 to request a printed events calendar.