After a day of spending time in the sun, head to one of these Hudson Valley spots for an icy treat.
The sun is shining, temperatures are climbing, and the kids are out of school for the summer in the Hudson Valley. For an afternoon break from swimming in the pool or running around at the playground, check out these hotspots serving chilly Italian ice when it’s time to keep cool.
Carnival Ice Cream
Fishkill
Try this: red raspberry
Savor fresh Italian ice made on the premises daily at this Fishkill destination. Red raspberry, mango, orange, blue raspberry, and other scrumptious flavors are perfect for summer. Catering is available as well to bring frozen treats to all types of events.
Chester Ice Cream
Chester
Indulge in: lemon
Called “the coolest place in town,” Chester Ice Cream serves up delicious scoops and refreshing icy flavors. Classic Italian ice flavors are offered, allowing customers to satisfy their sweet tooth with options like blue raspberry, cherry, and lemon.
Ice Capps
Goshen
Order this: watermelon
This family-owned dessert shop in Goshen specializes in authentic Italian ices that pack big flavors. The best part is that the shop is located a short jaunt away from Legoland, making it an idea stop to cool off after a day of fun. Crafted with the finest ingredients, the Italian ice here comes in lemon, cherry, watermelon, and seasonal varieties like mango, kiwi, and strawberry.
Kelly’s Creamery
Dover Plains
Flavor spotlight: banana
With 20 flavors of Italian ice, including two sugar-free flavors, Kelly’s Creamery in Dover Plains is not to be missed. Sweet cravings will be satisfied with unique flavors such as mint chocolate chip, cantaloupe, banana, and chocolate. Or, dig into a familiar favorite like pina colada, watermelon, lemon, and blue raspberry.
Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar
Newburgh
Sounds delicious: pina colada
Check out Mary Jane’s Dairy bar for homemade Italian ice. Can’t-miss flavors at the Newburgh locale include the cherry, lemon, blue raspberry, and pina colada. In the mood for something creamy that isn’t ice cream? A different Dole Whip flavor is offered each week, featuring soft-serve fruit flavors.
Mickey’s Igloo
Kingston
The perfect flavor fusion: strawberry-kiwi
Delight taste buds with shaved ice or a frozen lemonade from Mickey’s Igloo. A mainstay in Kingston, it’s a go-to spot to enjoy the strawberry-kiwi, lemon-lime, cotton candy, or bubblegum Italian ice. For a drinkable treat, the regular frozen lemonade or strawberry swirl will help you keep cool on a hot day.
Penny Lane Ices
Albany
A sweet treat: Swedish Fish
Located across from the Crossgates mall, Penny Lane Ices offers authentic New York City-style Italian ice. The frozen treat is noted as being smooth and icy, creating the perfect texture. Snack on the Swedish Fish, mango and passionfruit, lemon and red raspberry, or strawberry lemonade offerings.
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