The Velvet Ice Cream, Ye Olde Mill Ice Cream Parlor - Utica

Since 1817, four different mills have stood in the stone foundation of Ye Olde Mill. This location has always served as a meeting place for friends and families in the Licking Valley. The Dager family understand the importance of tradition, they have been making ice cream in Ohio since 1914, so they chose the Mill to be the symbol of their company. Today, the Ye Olde Mill is still a destination for the community and visitors from all over. (One downside - the Mill has a tendency to burn to the ground - 1986 and 2004). During prime ice cream season the mill opens to the public for six months of fun. In addition to an ice cream parlor, the mill offers a full service restaurant, gift shop, an ice cream museum, a picnic area, and other entertainment. This is also the site of many events such as the annual Ice Cream and Buckeye Tree Festivals. If you do not have time to drop by this summer or just can't wait, Velvet Ice Cream is available throughout Ohio, just look for Ye Olde Mill on the package.

St. Rt.. 13 (just east of Utica) Utica, 740/892-3921. Open everyday May 1st - Oct. 31st, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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VELVET ICE CREAM

The site below is a map of a sixty mile bicycle ride from Columbus to Utica - home of the Velvet Ice Cream Ye Olde Mill. There are several big hills on the way so this is no trip for the light hearted.

- The Ice Cream Ride -