Nothing beats indulging in ice cream on a warm summer day! Luckily, the region is home to a wide variety of top-notch ice cream shops that not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also deliver a memorable summer outing. Each of the spots listed below offers its own unique charm—perfectly paired with a vibrant scoop or a refreshing milkshake.

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Delaware County 
Mac-A-Doodles Restaurant & Ice Cream
33 Harper Street
Stamford, NY
Mac-A-Doodles serves up delicious ice cream specials alongside American favorites like burgers, fries, and fun treats like fried Oreos. Whether you choose to dine indoors or enjoy the laid-back outdoor seating, it's a great spot for a casual and tasty meal.

Polar Bear Homemade Ice Cream & More
5212 NY 28
Franklin, NY
Polar Bear Ice Cream is a delightful stop offering an impressive selection of ice cream treats and delicious food options. From chocolate-dipped waffle cones to homemade ice cream sandwiches, there's something for every sweet tooth. Set beside a peaceful pond, it's the ideal place to kick back and enjoy your afternoon with a view.

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Otsego County 
Golden Guernsey Ice Cream 
15 Main Street
Oneonta, NY
Golden Guernsey is Oneonta's favorite spot for homemade custards, rotating ice cream flavors, and over-the-top sundaes. Whether you're cooling off inside with the A/C or soaking up the summer breeze outdoors, it's the perfect place to treat yourself.

Jerry's Place
6635 NY 28
Hartwick, NY 13348
Jerry's Place offers a fun and flavorful ice cream experience, complete with a Marvel themed dining area and a spacious outdoor seating spot. Challenge your friends to a game of foosball while sipping a shake, or dig into a juicy burger at the classic diner-style bar!

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Sullivan County
Nif-T's
1914 Old Route 17
Roscoe, NY
Nif-T's serves up both soft and hard ice cream in a wide range of delicious flavors, perfect for enjoying indoors or at a cozy, umbrella-shaded picnic table. Treat yourself to a specialty sundae, a creamy milkshake, or one of their many other frozen delights.

Evelyn's Ice Cream Bar
46 Main Street
Livingston Manor, NY
Evelyn's Ice Cream Bar crafts their own cookie ice cream sandwiches and serves up creative milkshakes like the Orange Creamsicle Shake. You'll also find other refreshing and indulgent treats on the menu, including affogatos and warm bread pudding.

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Ulster County
The Ice Cream Station
76 Main Street
Phoenicia, NY
The Ice Cream Station offers a delightful mix of sweet treats—from classic sundaes and soft serve to hard ice cream and a variety of candies and goodies in between. Grab a seat at a colorful picnic table and enjoy your treat under the summer sun!

Sawyer Ice Cream Company
190 Ulster Avenue
Saugerties, NY
Sawyer's Ice Cream not only makes amazing ice cream sundaes, shakes, and cones but they have one of the coolest buildings in the business! The chrome building is as inviting as the ice cream and makes for a delicious and memorable moment.