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10 of Our Favorite Ice Cream Shops near Carlisle

Is there anything better than an ice cream cone on a hot summer day near Carlisle?

By Kendra Bradford, publisher of Macaroni KID Carlisle - Shippensburg - Boiling Springs July 3, 2024

Is there anything better than treating the kids to an ice cream cone on a hot summer day in Carlisle? We can't think of one. 

Luckily, We have a lot of great locally-owned ice cream shops in Carlisle - Shippensburg - Boiling Springs where we can indulge in yummy goodness. Here are 10 of our favorite places for ice cream in the area:




Leo's Homemade Ice Cream

816 W High Street, Carlisle

What we love:  Ranked one of the best ice cream stores in the United States! They are also open to satisfy your sweet tooth year round! Leo's is part of the Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail.





Massey's Frozen Custard

600 W High Street, Carlisle

What we love: With over 20 varieties of hand dipped custard, the flavor combos are nearly endless! They are also part of the Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail.





Twirly Top

1 Pine Grove Road, Gardners

What we love: The 1950's era drive-in feel to this classic pit stop. They also offer burgers, fries and more!





The Inside Scoop

227 W King Street, Shippensburg

What we love: Offering 20 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream from two premium local creameries, Windy Knoll and Ritchey’s.




Destiny Dairy Bar

60 Horners Rd, Carlisle

What we love: Ice cream churned from their very own milk as a super premium 16% clean label ice cream!




Goose Brother's Ice Cream

81 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg

What we love: Offers soft serve vanilla, chocolate, and twist along with an array of hand-dipped classic and original flavors.




Meadows Original Frozen Custard

1075 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle

What we love: Open year round, offering frozen custard, yogurt, italian ice, gelatis, milkshakes, sundaes, and more! Available to eat in, walk up, or drive thru.




Dough & Arrows

105 N Hanover Street, Carlisle

What we love: Not only do they have ice cream, but they also have edible cookie dough and other desserts!




Urban Churn

258 Westminster Drive, Carlisle

What we love: Churning unique flavors that may sound crazy. Enjoy seasonally rotating flavors like Sauerkraut, Summer Corn, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mango Habanero (our favorite!), and many more. Don't worry, they still have classic flavors like vanilla and salted caramel too!





Jaymee Lee's Ice Cream Window

348 Doubling Gap Road, Newville

What we love: Over 50 favors of Soft Serve Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, Sundaes, and Banana Splits. Also offering Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Corn Dogs, Popcorn Chicken, and Funnel Cakes!


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