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Best Ice Cream

There's nothing better on a sweltering afternoon than visiting an ice cream parlor to savor frozen sweet treats like sorbets, gelato, or creamy frozen custard. Who can resist a double-scoop served in a fresh waffle cone with sprinkles and a cherry on top? Consult our lists and find the best ice cream in your area to help beat the heat.

Find the best ice cream shops in your area

Enjoy a banana split at one of these top ice cream parlors

Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Dallas/Fort Worth
Hartford, CT
Hawaii
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Maryland Suburbs (DC)
Miami/South Florida
Napa/Sonoma, CA
New Orleans
New York
Orange County, CA
Philadelphia
Phoenix/Scottsdale
San Antonio
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
Virginia Suburbs (DC)
Washington DC

Looking for a lighter frosty treat? Try these top 10 frozen yogurt shops in:

Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco

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