Just as the temperatures reach the highest in the month of July, America uses it as an excuse to celebrate with National Ice Cream Month! Montgomery County is home to some of the most delicious ice cream with endless and unique flavor options. Whether you’re in the mood for milkshakes, sundaes or a frozen treat, Montgomery County offers it all. Gather friends and family and hit the road for a complete tour of Montco’s greatest ice cream spots, including our 2023 Happening List Winner, Hick’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor.
2023 Winner: Hick’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor
715 Fetters Mill Square, Huntingdon Valley, PA
Hick’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor is located in Huntingdon Valley in lower level Fetters Mill Square. Enjoy all your favorite flavors of the very best quality old-fashioned, hand-dipped ice cream. Get your ice cream in a cone, cup, sundae or shake with all the best toppings. Check the FB page for the latest flavors, hours and more!
Happening List Finalists
Frosty Falls Ice Cream
96 DeKalb St, Bridgeport, PA
Frosty Falls is an independently owned, community driven ice cream and treat shop in Bridgeport, PA. The shop has been serving the best cold treats along the riverfront since 2003. You will find hard dipped, locally made ice cream flavors, novelties, water ice and on-the-go snacks, perfect for a walk on the trail. The set up is take-out style with outdoor seating on the veranda or in the private off the river gazebos.
Zwhalen’s Ice Cream
670 Shannondell Blvd, Audubon, PA
Zwhalen’s Ice Cream and Chocolate is a family-run business in Audubon, PA, near Valley Forge National Park. Zwhalen’s provides superior chocolate and ice cream products. Every item is made by hand in the store using the finest and freshest ingredients available. Browse the online store to see the many delicious items available to shipped to you or stop by the shop in Audubon to enjoy fresh made ice cream in a cozy Swiss Chalet.
Other Montco Favorites
Merrymead Farm
2222 S Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale, PA
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
241 W Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA
Downtown Scoop
11 W Chestnut St, Souderton, PA
Carminati Creamery
448 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA
Ava’s Ice Cream
1 W Mt Kirk Ave, Norristown, PA
Surreal Creamery
1650 Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA
Check out the ice cream trails in Bucks County, Hunterdon County and Philly by clicking the images below.