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Top Ice Cream Shops



I Scream, You Scream! We've got the scoop on the very best ice cream parlors in the Hudson Valley!

It's hard not to love all July has to offer when the list includes fireworks, barbecues, sunny skies and... National Ice Cream Moth!

Whether you are looking to try a new flavor or indulge in an old favorite, we have rounded up the best of the best in each county to give you a delicious guide of the best ice cream shops in the Hudson Valley!

DUTCHESS COUNTY

Holy Cow

7270 S. Broadway, Red Hook

Even in the dead of winter, Holy Cow is hoppin’. Whether it’s January or July, people flock here to enjoy generous portions of all sorts of treats. The affordable prices ensure people who take advantage of the yearlong schedule don’t have to sacrifice their wallets.

ORANGE COUNTY

Bellvale Farms Creamery

1390 Route 17A, Warwick

This barn- style creamery is located at the top of Mt. Peter (yes, you can hike or drive!) and has quite a spectacular view! The specialty flavors and homemade ice cream and waffle cones feature fresh ingredients grown right on the farm makes the ice cream here some of the freshest you will ever taste.

SULLIVAN COUNTY

Quickway Twin Cone

Rt. 17K, Bloomingburg

A quick and easy stop on your way through the Catskills, Twin Cone is a popular stop through town. A large variety of flavors, banana splits and other frozen treats.

ULSTER COUNTY

Boice Brothers Dairy

62 Oneil St., Kingston

Talk about a Hudson Valley staple, Boice Brothers Dairy has been around for more than 100 years. Their century-long presence in the community is no accident, as their fresh, locally-sourced treats have satisfied generation after generation.

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