CLASSIC COOL

Vintage pinball, refreshing root beer, and old school drive-ins. Throwback with these retro stops.

PINBALL GARAGE, SALTY DOG MUSEUM: LAURA WATILO BLAKE, MAIN STREET VINYL, GRANDPA JOE’S CANDY SHOP: STEPHANIE PARK, THE JUG: RVP PHOTOGRAPHY ready to play, vintage pinball cabinets are the star at one of Hamilton’s newest downtown spots. Need a refreshment? The full bar is stocked with tons of local brews on tap. facebook.com/pinballgarage

Henry’s Candy, Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, and Candy Stash Sweets

& Treats Whether you’re craving watermelon gummy bears or quirky soda flavors, find a sweet or nostalgic treat at a Butler County candy emporium. facebook.com/henryscandyco, grandpajoescandyshop.com, candystashsweets.com

The Jug, Jolly’s Drive-In, and J&E Rootbeer Nothing

beats a frosty mug filled with cold, refreshing root beer. Order one with a classic burger or hot dog at one of Butler County’s favorite root beer stands.facebook.com/thejugburger facebook.com/jollysbrookwood bit.ly/jollyserie, bit.ly/jerootbeer

Antique Shops Complete your collection or snag a cool vintage find at West Chester Antique Center, Venice Pavilion Antiques, The Bird House Antiques, or Ohio Valley Antique Mall.ohiovalleyantiques.com, facebook.com/wantiquecenter, facebook.com/venicepavilionantiques, facebook.com/thebirdhouseantiques

Main Street Vinyl Vibe to the

alluring sound of vinyl, browse the extensive selection, and take home a few new records for your collection. mainstvinyl.com

The Salty Dog Museum

Classic race cars and vintage firetrucks are the star at this off-thebeaten-path gem near Shandon. Free and open to the public, be sure to call ahead to Ron’s Machine Shop, located next door, to confirm hours. saltydogmuseum.com

Unsung Salvage

Design Co. Bringing new life to forgotten objects, the creators at Unsung Salvage create unique pieces for your home or office. unsungsalvagedesign.com

CLOCKWISE FROM

LEFT: Test your skills at Pinball Garage. Find classics at Main Street Vinyl. Get under the hood at The Salty Dog Museum. Sip on a frosty mug of root beer at The Jug. Try a silly soda at Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop.