Cool down with these great place to get ice cream. State College has some of your best place to get homemade ice cream in all different types of flavors. Since this is cow country, why not try locally made ice cream. Try a cone at Meyer Dairy Store or at Penn State's very own Berkey Creamery. If you're looking for a little more variety or flavor, try a smoothie at Irving's or delicious Rita's Italian ice; both located in downtown State College. In the mood for a sundae or banana split, try one from the extensive menu at Happy Valley Freez.
Meyer Dairy Store is not simply an ice cream shop but also a trading post where farmers and patrons can enjoy some of the freshest produce around. Meyer Dairy Store makes all of their ice cream with fresh milk from their very own cows that graze right behind their store. Located just up S. Atherton Street, Meyer Dairy has convenient parking and also a cozy picnic area to spend time with the family on sunny days. Inside is a glimpse of the old world and Meyer has even put an entire buggy right by the dining. With it's sleek paint and impressive woodwork, learn about Meyer family history while enjoying an after-meal cone, sundae or milkshake.
In a rush and can't make it to the grocery store but really, really want ice cream? Meyer Dairy has all of your produce and baked goods that you could find at any farmer's market. Year-round Meyer Dairy Store is well-stocked with eggs, milk, cheese, ice cream and even whoopee pies. Enjoy timeless Pennsylvania with this one-stop shop that has all of your shopping needs.
When prospective students come to Penn State they are told about Old Main, the Lion Shrine, Penn State Football and of course Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream. The Creamery is known for it's ice cream, sherbets and cheeses which are sold throughout the country. The Creamery remains the largest university creamery with 4.5 million pounds of milk pass through the Creamery's holding tanks. Penn State Creamery is located on campus so you can enjoy some of your favorite Penn State spots while enjoying delicious ice cream. Of course, the Creamery is never short on ice cream, two continuous freezers each produce 250 gallons of ice cream that creates a frozen concoction complete with frozen fruits or nuts. But get their early, on a football weekend the Creamery will dip several thousand cones and during the summer months the lines will extend out the doors as people wait their turn at the tubs of ice cream. Of course, the Creamery remains popular throughout the country and has served these elite individuals including former president Bill Clinton, former Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris and even the entire Cast of Cirque de Soleil.
Looking for the same chill as ice cream but a little more fruity flavor. The small coffee shop located Irving's, on E. College Ave., is famous for their summer smoothies. Enjoy tropical flavors such as "Joe Papaya," "Laguna Peach," or "Crazz Pizzazz."All smoothies are fresh, made with whole fruit and are simply as delicious as they sound. An Irving's smoothie is a great compliment to spend your afternoon shopping during the hot summer months. Looking for a blend of ice cream and fruit but can't seem to get the right texture? Enjoy Rita's Italian Ice where all of the Italian ice is much smoother than a snow cone. Each Italian ice is made fresh and you can enjoy dozens of deliciously refreshing flavors. Enjoy a fresh frozen treat, enjoy a frozen custard cone and add some sprinkles, hot fudge or caramel. Enjoy a signature Rita's "Blendini" and choose your favorite custard and blend it with your favorite candy treat.
Looking for the complete, sit-down restaurant that also has great ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes? Try Happy Valley Freez, conveniently located underneath Urban Outfitters, where you can eat outside on a cool, shaded patio. Happy Valley Freez's sundaes are a great end to a meal or maybe even a meal themselves. Enjoy hot fudge sundaes, banana splits, parfaits, and even a strawberry boat. All sundaes come with or without whipped cream, a cherry and even a few nuts if you so choose. Enjoy a cone of ice cream, or an ice cream sandwich and top it all off with one of 30 flavors of ice cream that can be mixed. Then, turn any one those 30 flavors into a malted milkshake or a Boston Milkshake where a sundae is put right on top of the milkshake. Enjoy!
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