Eckels: A Delightful Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor In Pennsylvania

Three cheers for ice cream! Hooray! Sometimes ice cream just adds the cherry on top of a wonderful day. On those gloomy days, it can help lift our spirits. And when you visit this old-fashioned ice cream parlor in Pennsylvania, you’ll definitely feel like you’ve stepped back in time – back to the days when you could fill your pockets with penny candy, sip on a flavored coke, and dig into a scrumptious sundae.

Satisfy your ice cream cravings at Eckels Ice Cream Fountain, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor tucked on East Main Street in Mechanicsburg.

Slip into one of the stools by the counter. Or, grab a seat at a table or in one of the original booths that date back to 1879 when the Eckels family opened a pharmacy and soda fountain.

If the old-school ice cream fountain, which has maintained its 19th century charm, looks a bit familiar, you may have seen the 1999 film *Girl Interrupted*. The ice cream fountain played center stage in one of its scenes.

Today, you can admire photos and other memorabilia from the film *once* you decide what ice cream sundae's got your name on it. How about a waffle cone sundae, a brownie sundae, or a banana split?

Of course, you can also create your own sundae. Just order the Eckels Extreme, which boasts five scoops of ice cream and five toppings of your choice.

Eckels Ice Cream Fountain also serves old school milkshakes, floats, flavored drinks, and ice cream dishes. If you're hungry, kick off your visit with a quick meal. Burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches are all on the menu.

And, don't forget to stock up on the penny candy before you leave.

Order an old-fashioned sundae at Eckels Ice Cream Fountain, open Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Eckels Ice Cream Fountain is located at 36 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

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