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Scream For Ice Cream
Take a detour to one of these shops, where locally made ice cream reigns sup-“cream”
It’s not a summer vacation until you spend an afternoon with an ice cream cone in hand. Luckily, Oregon and Idaho are home to amazing shops specializing in frozen treats. While Tillamook County Creamery Association is the fastest growing ice cream company—who can resist its Old-Fashioned Vanilla—there are plenty of gems sprinkled throughout our Pacific Northwest.
1. Frite and Scoop, Astoria
French fries and ice cream might just be the perfect pairing, and Frite and Scoop takes both to the next level. Located on the riverwalk in Astoria, Oregon, the locally owned shop takes pride in its housemade French-custard style ice cream and crispy french fries. See friteandscoop.com.
2. Prince Pucklers, Eugene
For 50 years, Prince Pucklers has been a Eugene, Oregon, institution. And with 40 flavors all made in-house using local ingredients, there’s no question as to why locals and visitors alike make stopping by this ice cream shop a tradition. See princepucklers.com.
3. Scoops, North Bend
It might be tough to choose just one flavor at Scoops Handmade Ice Cream in North Bend, Oregon, with 187 chef-inspired flavors to select from. The shop offers something for everyone—coconut-based scoops, dairy-free options and creamy sorbet, all made with local ingredients. See scoops.life.
4. Mike’s Ice Cream, Hood River
Located in a sweet little shed in downtown Hood River, Oregon, Mike’s Ice Cream is a quintessential summer stopover. After a day on the river, line up to grab a sweet treat, then spread out on the grass to enjoy.
5. The STIL, Boise
Using dairy from Idaho-raised cows and inventive flavors for the “sweetest things in life,” The STIL in Boise is as clever as they come—and nationally recognized for distinctive pairings of local beer and wine with a scoop to match. See ilovethestil.com.
6. Teton Ice Cream Parlor, Rigby
Teton Ice Cream Parlor in Rigby, Idaho, brings fair-style snacks to a family-owned neighborhood shop. While the parlor offers traditional scoops and toppings, it’s best known for imaginative milkshakes and Mexican-inspired snacks—nachos made with fresh potato chips, anyone?
7. Lovejoy’s, Meridian
You’ll leave Lovejoy’s in Meridian, Idaho, feeling full of love, joy and, of course, ice cream. Everything served is made right there: small-batch ice cream, warm cookies and fresh toppings. Plus, sprinkles are always free! See lovejoysicecream.com.
8. Sweet Stuff, Lava Hot Springs
You won’t find scoops of ice cream at Sweet Stuff. This shop in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, serves up square blocks of ice cream, stacked in a cup or a cone of your choice.
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