When summer days get steamy and hot, it’s time to seek out an ice cream parlor and bury your face in a cool, creamy cone. Here’s a little parlor that gets busy on summer days, but it’s well worth your wait in line.

When you're craving a cold, sweet treat this summer, hop in the car and head to Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream. Watch for the big, red barn at 20 Darling Rd., Salem, CT 06420. This amazing ice cream shop is enjoying its 31st summer season this year, and you'll see why it's so popular the minute you try the ice cream.
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On hot summer days, this place is hopping! Don't worry - the line goes pretty quickly, and this ice cream is worth the wait.
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While you're waiting in line, take time to peruse the flavor board and start narrowing down your choices. On any given day, you'll find as many as 80 different flavors to choose from!
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"Muddy Hooves" is one of the most popular flavors. It consists of vanilla ice cream with big chunks of chocolate brownie and drizzles of caramel.
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If you'd rather eat your ice cream with a spoon, try a scoop in a cup...
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...or get several scoops to share!
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This cute, walk-up ice cream shop doesn't offer indoor dining, but you'll find picnic tables and benches where you can enjoy your sweet treat.
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There's nothing like enjoying the last few minutes of summertime daylight while enjoying a delicious ice cream.
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Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream has extended its hours for the 2018 season. Visit Monday through Thursday from Noon to 8 p.m.; Friday through Sunday from Noon to 9 p.m.. Visit the shop’s website for more information and follow it on Facebook for news on even longer extended hours coming soon! Have you enjoyed the ice cream at Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream? What’s your favorite flavor?

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20 Darling Rd., Salem, CT 06420