(Delayed Post) Relics and Rarities

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His post about Relics and Rarities, a downtown Decatur antique car museum and ice cream shop, got my wheels turning immediately. I'm effectively married to a big kid — and I knew he would appreciate Warren Pickard's passion for automobiles and modern car history. Me, well, I knew I would appreciate patronizing a local shop, eating ice cream and seeing my husband act like a school boy.

Dan with Collins before Collins had to skip off to see his grandma and grandpa.

The converted garage really is a labor of love. You can sense Pickard's zeal for entertaining the public and entertaining the local crowds. An adults-only room really dazzles the eyes — and the kid area was a lot of fun, too. If I remember correctly, entrance to the museum is $2 (or free if you buy a $2.50 or $3.50 cup or cone of ice cream). I recommend the cinnamon. The day we visited, R&R was hosting a kid's birthday party.

Verdict: worth the visit whether you're young or old (kids or not). I hope they can keep the doors open with these prices (birthday parties could provide some great additional revenue).

Open 12 to 9 every day. Located at 409 North McDdonough Street (across from the high school); Decatur, Georgia 30030. More info on their Web site.

(Olivia, Tres and baby Collins — we will go again if you want to check it out!)