Is there anything better than treating the kids to an ice cream cone on a hot summer day on the North Shore? We can't think of one.
Luckily, We have a lot of great locally-owned ice cream shops in town where we can indulge in yummy goodness. Here are {#} of our favorite places for ice cream on the North Shore:
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White Farms
326 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938
What we love: White Farms Ice Cream in Ipswich has been around for over 50 years and is a place I frequented as a kid. They have over 50 flavors of home-made ice cream both hard and soft serve. Any variation of chocolate is my choice, especially the Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup while my son likes the Almond Joy. Prices are fair and the quantity is large. They are easily identified by the cow on the roof. Plenty of tables for seating and an outdoor tent for shade from the summer sun. Mini golf is also available.
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Treadwell's Ice Cream
46 Margin St, Peabody, MA 01960
What we love: What an incredible experience at Treadwell‘s Ice Cream! The ice cream, the customer service, the location and the availability of space and parking were fantastic! It’s extremely helpful and great that they have a big sign with their selections posted outside for children and adults to see. Ice cream choices and frozen yogurt options are delightful; there is a huge list of options and very well priced. I would say error on the side of ordering children’s size or small because you’re getting pretty large portions! Delicious quality ice cream and a great cone.
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Captain Dusty's Ice Cream
642 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915
What we love: You will find the best ice cream on Cape Ann at Captain Dusty's Ice Cream! It is creamy, and delicious.The Frappes are fantastic and the kids portions are immense.The original location overlooks Manchester By The Sea harbor and Mascons Park is across the street. A great park for children. Their second location is on Rt 127 in Beverly Farms. The
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Cherry Farm Creamery
210 Conant St, Danvers, MA 01923
What we love:
Cherry Farm Creamery is clearly one of the best ice cream places around. Excellent ice cream and they do so much for a local charity. Great ice cream, open year round, nice sized quantity for the price.
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Hodgie's Ice Cream
71 Haverhill Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913
What we love: The undisputed king of ice cream stands in the northern tip of Ma. Plenty of great churned in house flavors to choose from. As tradition dictates at Hodgie's the cone sizes start at giant and move up from there. The lines may look long but they move at a quick pace. I suggest getting a cup to flip your cone into. If it's above 80 degrees you won't be able to keep up with the melting rate on even the smallest cone (which is still like a large at other stands). If you've never been to Hodgie's, it will be worth the trip!
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Dairy Witch Ice Cream
117 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
What we love:
They have a great selection, great flavors, they even have no-added-sugar options and they are delicious. The portions are generous and at a great price. The ice cream scoopers who are lovely, polite, and patient while customers decide and swift in serving. I absolutely recommend Dairy Witch in Salem, MA.
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Long Beach Dairy Maid
147 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
What we love: My favorite Gloucester ice cream shoppe! So quaint. it feels like a time-warp to a better time. They have lots of soft serve choices and a good amount of hard ice cream choices as well. The sizes are quite large, both the cup and cone, so I would recommend a cup with a cone on top. They also offer doggie sundaes, first one is free with any order. The nice ladies working there put the cherry on top.
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Long Hill Orchard & Farm
20 Main St, West Newbury, MA 01985
What we love:
If you have not been to Long Hill Orchard and Farm, you are missing out. Lovely place & everything is fresh & heavenly. The ice cream is delicioso! The people are helpful, and the store has a wide variety of things to pick from.
ice cream flavors and friendly staff will keep me visiting Chery Farm Creamery for years to come! Be sure to check the Facebook page for the flavor specials! This ice cream shop stays open all year round.
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