4 activities to add to your Goodwill trip in North Canton

Whether you’re planning a Goodwill thrift day with the girls, a solo trip or date day/night with your significant other, you can make a whole to-do about it in North Canton.

Our North Canton store, at 1230 N. Main St., is in the center of all the action. There are lots of other attractions nearby to fill the day with fun. Here are four activities to add to your Goodwill trip in North Canton.

Grab coffee

What thrifting trip would be complete without coffee? The store sits by a Starbucks. You don’t even have to move your car. It’s within walking distance. For those who want to support locally owned shops, Shale Craft Coffee and M&H Beans are just down the road. Shale offers a drive-thru and plenty of goodies along with an extensive coffee menu.

  • Starbucks: 1340 N. Main St., North Canton
  • Shale Craft Coffee: 1160 S. Main St., North Canton
  • M&H Beans: 706 S. Main St., North Canton

Stop by a bakery

Who doesn’t love sweets? Start or end your trip with a treat. For those who love the atmosphere of an old-school bakery with homemade sweets, Johnnie’s Bakery or Aunt Mary Ann’s Donut are for you. Looking for more unique sweets and treats? Check out Sprinkle City Bakery & Cafe or Stuffed Pastry.

  • Johnnie’s Bakery: 6652 Wise Ave. NW, North Canton
  • Aunt Mary Ann’s Donuts: 1664 N. Main St., North Canton
  • Sprinkle City Bakery & Cafe: 1430 W. Maple St., North Canton
  • Stuffed Pastry: 1310 S. Main St., North Canton

Grab lunch or dinner

Whether it’s near lunch or dinner time when you shop, there are plenty of spots to grab a bite near the store. If you want a nice sit-down meal, Grinder’s Above and Beyond, TD’s Tailgate Grill or Walther’s Twin Tavern are all great options with large menus. If you’re looking to grab food on the way home, Hot Wasabi Hibachi Express or Park Street Pizza are great options, plus there are lots of fast food spots near the store. Another restaurant worth mentioning is New Berlin Brewing Co., which offers unique beers and a German-inspired menu.

  • Grinder’s Above and Beyond: 1671 N. Main St., North Canton
  • TD’s Tailgate Grill: 1645 N. Main St., North Canton
  • Walther’s Twin Tavern: 430 Applegrove St. NW, North Canton
  • Hot Wasabi Hibachi Express: 1104 N. Main St., North Canton
  • New Berlin Brewing Co.: 1664 N. Main St., North Canton

Enjoy a walk in the park

Spending hours thrifting in fluorescent lights can make you long for the great outdoors. You’re in luck. The North Canton store has a few parks nearby. Rotary Park is small and secluded offering a short path to walk, and Price Park offers a paved walking trail with picnic tables, a play area and pond.

  • Rotary Park: 904 Applegrove St. NW, North Canton
  • Price Park: 1000 W. Maple St., North Canton

About the author: Kelsey Davis is the Digital Marketing & Communications Specialist at Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio, Inc.