What's better than a sweet and delicious ice cream on a hot summer day? The answer is simple – nothing. While it's hard to find a bad ice cream spot, it's always fun finding the best ones in your state. For this slideshow, we reviewed local tourist websites to find the top ice cream places. Click through the slideshow for must-visit ice cream shops in every state.
Alabama
- Peach Park in Claton, Alabama
- Big Spoon Creamery in Birmingham, Homewood, and Huntsville
Alaska
- WooHoo! Ice cream in Anchorage, Alaska
- Wild Scoops in Anchorage, Alaska
Arizona
- Novel Ice Cream in Phoenix, Arizona
- Churn in Phoenix, Arizona
Arkansas
- Loblolly Creamery in Little Rock, Arkansas
- Sweet Scoops Blender Bar in Farmington, Arkansas
California
- Gunther's Ice Cream in Sacramento, California
- Mitchell's Ice Cream in San Francisco, California
Colorado
- Magill's World of Ice Cream in Lakewood, Colorado
- Bonnie Brae Ice Cream in Denver, Colorado
Connecticut
- Ferris Acres Creamery in Newtown, Connecticut
- Rich Farm Ice Cream Shop in Oxford, Connecticut
Delaware
- The Ice Cream Store in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
- Woodside Farm Creamery in Hockessin, Delaware
Florida
- The Greenery Creamery in Orlando, Florida
- Love Boat Home Made Ice Cream in Fort Myers, Florida
Georgia
- Leopold's Ice Cream in Savannah, Georgia
- eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company in Atlanta, Georgia
Hawaii
- Island Cream Co. in Lahaina, Hawaii
- Ice Monster Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii
Idaho
- The STIL in Boise, Idaho
- Lovejoy's Real Ice Cream in Meridian, Idaho
Illinois
- Dairyhaus in Rockton, Illinois
- The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor in Forest Park, Illinois
Indiana
- BRICS in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Sundae's Homemade Ice Cream in Indianapolis, Indiana
Iowa
- Snookies Malt Shop in Des Moines, Iowa
- Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe in Prairie City, Iowa
Kansas
- Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream in Lawrence, Kansas
- Milkfloat in Wichita, Kansas
Kentucky
- Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream in Lexington, Kentucky
- Louisville Cream in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisiana
- Creole Creamery in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe in Lafayette, Louisiana
Maine
- Gorgeous Gelato Portland in Portland, Maine
- The Gelato Fiasco Old Port in Portland, Maine
Maryland
- Broom's Bloom Dairy in Bel Air, Maryland
- Scottish Highland Creamery in Oxford, Maryland
Massachusetts
- Richardson's Ice Cream in Middleton, Massachusetts
- Cherry Farm Creamery in Danvers, Massachusetts
Michigan
- Moomers Homemade Ice Cream in Traverse City, Michigan
- MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville, Michigan
Minnesota
- Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mississippi
- Serendipity Creamery L.L.C in Long Beach, Mississippi
- Chillville Creamery in Gulfport, Mississippi
Missouri
- High Hopes Ice Cream in Kansas City, Missouri
- Ices Plain & Fancy in St. Louis, Missouri
Montana
- Yellowstone Perk in Gardiner, Montana
- Sweet Retreat Creamery in Columbia Falls, Montana
Nebraska
- Coneflower Creamery in Omaha, Nebraska
- Graley's Creamery & Confections in Papillion, Nebraska
Nevada
- Sorry Not Sorry Creamery in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt in Las Vegas, Nevada
New Hampshire
- Lago's Ice Cream in Rye, New Hampshire
- Memories Ice Cream in Kingston, New Hampshire
New Jersey
- Torico Ice Cream in Jersey City, New Jersey
- Van Dyk's Homemade Ice Cream in Ridgewood, New Jersey
New Mexico
- I Scream Ice Cream in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Heidi's Ice Cream Shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico
New York
- A La Mode Shoppe in New York, New York
- Anita La Mamma del Gelato in New York, New York
North Carolina
- Sunni Sky's Homemade Ice Cream in Angier, North Carolina
- Maple View Farm Ice Cream in Hillsborough
North Dakota
- The Silver Lining Creamery in Fargo, North Dakota
- Scoop N Dough Candy Co in Fargo, North Dakota
Ohio
- Toft Dairy Ice Cream Parlor in Sandusky, Ohio
- Mason's Creamery in Cleveland, Ohio
Oklahoma
- Rose Rock Microcreamery in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Boom Town Creamery Small Batch Ice Cream Shop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
- Penn State Berkey Creamery in University Park, Pennsylvania
- Lapp Valley Farm in New Holland, Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
- Three Sisters in Providence, Rhode Island
- Papa's Ice Cream in Warwick, Rhode Island
South Carolina
- Stella's Homemade Ice Cream in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
- Bajo Cero San Marcos in Rock Hill, South Carolina
South Dakota
- Stensland Family Farms Ice Cream in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe in Rapid City, South Dakota
Tennessee
- The Baked Bear in Nashville, Tennessee
- Mike's Ice Cream in Nashville, Tennessee
Texas
- MELT Ice Creams in Forth Worth, Texas
- milk + sugar in Houston, Texas
Utah
- Brooker's Founding Flavors Ice Cream in Saratoga Springs, Utah
- Blacksmith Ice Cream Co. in Bountiful, Utah
Vermont
- The Village Scoop in Clochester, Vermont
- Palmer Lane Maple in Jericho, Vermont
Virginia
- Smiley's Ice Cream in Bridgewater, Virginia
- Island Creamery in Chincoteague, Virginia
Washington
- Frankie & Jo's Capitol Hill in Seattle, Washington
- Mallard Ice Cream in Bellingham, Washington
West Virginia
- Dairy Creme Corner in Fairmont, West Virginia
- Austin's Homemade Ice Cream in Ceredo, West Virginia
Wisconsin
- Kelley Country Creamery in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Sassy Cow Creamery Store in Columbus, Wisconsin
Wyoming
- Big Dipper Ice Cream Shop in Laramie, Wyoming
- Ice Cream Cafe in Gillette, Wyoming
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