Indulge in Lancaster County's Ice Cream Trail

Nothing says summertime like a delicious scoop (or three) of ice cream. It's pure happiness in a cone! Lancaster is the cream of the crop as Pennsylvania's top milk-producing county, so it should come as no surprise that we're home to so many creameries and ice cream shops, each with its own unique vibe. During your next stay with us at The Lancaster Bed and Breakfast, satisfy your sweet tooth by checking out Lancaster's mouthwatering Ice Cream Trail.

The Ice Cream Trail is a tasty way to highlight Lancaster County's small, independent dairy farms that are churning out some amazing ice cream — not to mention the many scoop shops, stands and parlors. With more than 30 locations along the trail, you'll have fun exploring all the scrumptious frozen treats Lancaster County has to offer. Be sure to download the mobile passport with discounts and directions to all the stops on the Lancaster County Ice Cream Trail.

Here are a few of the stops not far from The Lancaster Bed and Breakfast where you can begin your summer tasting adventure.

Start at Lapp Valley Farms, just up the road in New Holland, where you'll find small batch ice cream with big-time flavor. When you visit, stroll the farm and visit with the cows and other animals while you indulge in 16 varieties of rich, premium ice cream served in homemade waffle cones. Also in New Holland, you'll find Lickity Split. This old-time ice cream parlor and sandwich shop is now in its 14th year serving lunch and dessert in a historic downtown building. Be sure to try their teaberry ice cream. What's teaberry, you ask? It's a flavor that's uniquely Pennsylvania — bright pink ice cream with a surprisingly minty taste.

You'll find more stops on the Ice Cream Trail in nearby Strasburg. Down on the Farm Creamery offers farm-to-table goodness, not just their homemade ice cream but also fresh-made dairy products like cheese, butter and yogurt. Down on the Farm has a second creamery location at the Choo Choo Barn in downtown Strasburg. Also in the heart of downtown Strasburg is the Strasburg Creamery, which has been serving up premium ice cream for almost 40 years. They use the freshest ingredients to make their velvety ice cream onsite and rotate 300 unique flavor creations throughout the year. This location doesn't just serve ice cream. You can also grab breakfast or lunch at the cafe, visit the bakery, and check out the country store for gifts and Pennsylvania Dutch treats and candies.

The Hayloft Ice Cream in Leola is definitely worth a visit. Enjoy their delicious homemade ice cream and soft pretzels as you sit under the pavilion and watch ducks swim in the pond. Or eat inside, where the unique interior wilderness decor represents the boys’ camp they support with the proceeds from all sales. Need even more mouthwatering choices? With nearly three dozen stops along the trail, you'll have no shortage of sweet options.

On your next visit to The Lancaster Bed and Breakfast, why not embark on a delectable adventure along Lancaster County's Ice Cream Trail? It's the perfect way to savor the local flavors, support our charming dairies and small businesses, and make your summer getaway even more memorable.