OHIO — Ice cream lovers unite: TourismOhio announced the Ohio Ice Cream Trail has added 34 more stops for everyone to to enjoy. 

"The Ohio Ice Cream Trail is a fun and unique way to explore the state and support our communities," said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development which oversees the TourismOhio office. "The Trail truly shows that we're the heart of it all, bringing together our state's rich agricultural heritage, culinary culture, manufacturing innovation, and support for small businesses." 

There are now 54 locations along the Ohio Ice Cream Trail, which can be seen below: 

The Ohio Ice Cream Trail launched in 2018, but it started out with just 15 stops. TourismOhio said since then, it has partnered with local and county convention and visitors bureaus to make sure all parts of Ohio were represented in the trail. 

"Wherever your Ohio adventure leads, a scoop of Made in Ohio ice cream is the ultimate cherry on top of an unforgettable summer," said state tourism director Sarah Wickham in a release. "Our goal in expanding the Ohio Ice Cream Trail was to highlight the vast diversity of Ohio's ice cream offerings. Collaborating with our local partners allowed us to have the inside scoop on the hometown favorites from across the state. So, grab a cone and let the good times (and scoops) roll. In fact, make it two scoops - you've earned it!" 

Ohio ranks 11th in the nation for milk production, TourismOhio said, and added that the state is home to more than 1,400 dairy farms and 250,000 dairy cows. 

"Ohio's dairy farmers provide us with the highest quality of products which is the foundation of a great scoop," said Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge in a press release. "When you order a scoop at one of our incredible ice cream shops, know that you'll be tasting the freshest products Ohio has to offer, and at the same time you’re supporting local family farms." 

More information can be found here.