The summer is winding down, but there’s still time to go out and get some delicious Wisconsin ice cream. There are plenty of famous and favorite shops all over the state that people love, but today we’re focusing on small town shops. These are the places you remember from your childhood, visit on vacation and make your summer complete. Here’s a list, in no particular order, of our 11 favorites:
- Mullen’s Dairy Bar - Watertown
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Facebook/MullensDairyBar It’s been a bumpy road, but Mullen’s is back open in Watertown. This iconic shop has been there since 1932 and has served tons of happy customers. Located at 212 W Main St., Watertown, WI 53094.
- Frogg’s Ice Cream - Sherwood
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Facebook/FroggsIceCream Located near High Cliff State Park, this is a great treat after working up an appetite. Open from the first weekend in April through Labor Day weekend. Located at 370 Military Rd., Sherwood, WI 54169.
- Kelley Country Creamery - Eden
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Facebook/KelleyCountryCreamery Prepare yourself of a long list of unusual and interesting flavors made right here on this dairy farmstead. It doesn’t get fresher than this family-owned creamery. Open May 1 through October 1. Located at W5215 Co Rd B, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.
- The Windmill - Tomahawk
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Facebook/TheWindmillCreamShoppe The perfect taste of the Northwoods and a sign of summer for many who have cabins up here. Visit by car, foot or boat and enjoy a wide array of treats, including non-dairy options. These folks even make their own maple syrup. This is a summer seasonal place. Located at 1972 Hwy L., Tomahawk, WI 54487
- Knoke’s - Hudson
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Facebook/KnokesChocolates Go in for a cold and melty treat, but bring a cooler and plan to take home all the chocolates your heart has ever dreamed of. Located at 220 Locust St., Hudson, WI 54016.
- Adrian’s Frozen Custard - Burlington
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Facebook/Adrians For more than four decades, this place has been a staple of life in Burlington. Grab a cone and stroll along the lake in Echo Park next door. Located at 572 Bridge St., Burlington, WI 53105.
- Pine River Dairy - Manitowoc
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Facebook/PineRiverDairy Home of the 25 cent ice cream - but you should totally splurge and get the 50 cent double scoop! Bring cash and plan to stock up on fresh cheese while you’re there! Located at 10115 English Lake Rd., Manitowoc, WI 54220.
- Cathy’s Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe - St. Germain
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Facebook/Cathy’sIceCream This cute little shop is another summer-only place that folks dream about all winter. They even have a dock so you can boat right up for your ice cream fix. Located at 108 State Highway 70 E, Saint Germain, WI 54558.
- LeDucs Frozen Custard - Wales
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Facebook/LeDucsFrozenCustard I’ve said it here before, but it bears repeating. These folks make Frozen. Custard. Pies. Located at 240 W Summit Ave. (Hwy 18 & 83), Wales, Wisconsin.
- Grab a Cone - Montfort
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Facebook/GrabaCone They have regular cones and soft serve and come up with flavors like loaded French Toast, meaning this is a place you’re going to want to find. Located at 102 US-18, Montfort, WI 53569.
- Merrimac Ferry Landing Concessions - Merrimac
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Facebook/FerryLandingConcessions Regularly voted the best ice cream in the area and featuring lines like these (that move very fast), this place is iconic. Open May through October, so there’s still plenty of time to get your fix! Located at 217 Wisconsin St., Merrimac, WI 53561.
Which small town ice cream place if your favorite? Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments!
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It’s been a bumpy road, but Mullen’s is back open in Watertown. This iconic shop has been there since 1932 and has served tons of happy customers. Located at 212 W Main St., Watertown, WI 53094.
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Located near High Cliff State Park, this is a great treat after working up an appetite. Open from the first weekend in April through Labor Day weekend. Located at 370 Military Rd., Sherwood, WI 54169.
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Prepare yourself of a long list of unusual and interesting flavors made right here on this dairy farmstead. It doesn’t get fresher than this family-owned creamery. Open May 1 through October 1. Located at W5215 Co Rd B, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.
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The perfect taste of the Northwoods and a sign of summer for many who have cabins up here. Visit by car, foot or boat and enjoy a wide array of treats, including non-dairy options. These folks even make their own maple syrup. This is a summer seasonal place. Located at 1972 Hwy L., Tomahawk, WI 54487
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Go in for a cold and melty treat, but bring a cooler and plan to take home all the chocolates your heart has ever dreamed of. Located at 220 Locust St., Hudson, WI 54016.
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For more than four decades, this place has been a staple of life in Burlington. Grab a cone and stroll along the lake in Echo Park next door. Located at 572 Bridge St., Burlington, WI 53105.
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Home of the 25 cent ice cream - but you should totally splurge and get the 50 cent double scoop! Bring cash and plan to stock up on fresh cheese while you’re there! Located at 10115 English Lake Rd., Manitowoc, WI 54220.
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This cute little shop is another summer-only place that folks dream about all winter. They even have a dock so you can boat right up for your ice cream fix. Located at 108 State Highway 70 E, Saint Germain, WI 54558.
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I’ve said it here before, but it bears repeating. These folks make Frozen. Custard. Pies. Located at 240 W Summit Ave. (Hwy 18 & 83), Wales, Wisconsin.
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They have regular cones and soft serve and come up with flavors like loaded French Toast, meaning this is a place you’re going to want to find. Located at 102 US-18, Montfort, WI 53569.
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Regularly voted the best ice cream in the area and featuring lines like these (that move very fast), this place is iconic. Open May through October, so there’s still plenty of time to get your fix! Located at 217 Wisconsin St., Merrimac, WI 53561.
Did you know you can hike right to The Windmill on The Bearskin Trail? Learn more about the best reward for a day of hiking I’ve ever heard of!
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