These hidden ice cream spots offer delicious and unique treats, perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day. Discover these sweet gems across the USA.
1. Salt & Straw, Oregon
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Known for its unique flavors like Pear & Blue Cheese and Honey Lavender, this Portland-based creamery is a must-visit.
2. Ample Hills Creamery, New York
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With creative flavors like Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and Snap Mallow Pop, Ample Hills is a Brooklyn favorite.
3. The Ice Cream Bar, California
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This vintage soda fountain in San Francisco offers homemade ice cream and classic soda jerk treats.
4. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Ohio
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With flavors like Brambleberry Crisp and Brown Butter Almond Brittle, Jeni’s is a Midwest gem.
5. Bi-Rite Creamery, California
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This San Francisco spot is known for its rich, creamy ice cream and inventive flavors like Balsamic Strawberry.
6. Sweet Action Ice Cream, Colorado
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Located in Denver, Sweet Action offers unique flavors like Stranahan’s Whiskey Brickle and Brown Sugar Banana.
7. Humphry Slocombe, California
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This Bay Area favorite features quirky flavors like Secret Breakfast (bourbon and cornflakes) and Elvis (the Fat Years).
8. Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream, Washington
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Seattle’s Molly Moon’s is famous for its creative flavors and commitment to using local, organic ingredients.
9. Leopold’s Ice Cream, Georgia
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A Savannah institution since 1919, Leopold’s offers classic flavors and an old-fashioned soda fountain experience.
10. The Bent Spoon, New Jersey
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Located in Princeton, The Bent Spoon is known for its artisanal ice cream and unique flavors like Basil and Goat Cheese.
Ghost Roads of America: 12 Haunted Highways with Tales of Terror and Creepy Rest Stops
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Discover chilling tales from the America’s spookiest roads complete with ghostly figures and eerie phenomena in this thrilling guide to paranormal hotspots—perfect for adventure seekers and ghost enthusiasts. Ready for a supernatural road trip? Ghost Roads of America: 12 Haunted Highways with Tales of Terror and Creepy Rest Stops
18 High-Crime Cities in the US You Should Avoid
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American cities dazzle with culture and history, yet rising crime rates demand cautious exploration. This guide ensures you stay informed and safe. 18 High-Crime Cities in the US You Should Avoid
22 of America’s Most Charming Towns
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Hit the road and discover America’s coziest towns, real-life versions of those quaint settings from your favorite novels. Explore charming streets where every storefront tells a story and locals greet everyone with a hello. Ready to dive into the charm? 22 of America’s Most Charming Towns
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