Is there anything better than a cool ice cream treat on a hot day? Since we are heading into summer in DC and we know the humidity is around the corner, we wanted you prepared! This mouthwatering ice cream trail through DC will take you to some of the most delicious ice cream shops in town!

You can follow the Google Maps directions to each shop here.

1. Thomas Sweet
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Thomas Sweet is a classic Georgetown dessert place! They serve classic flavors of homemade ice cream and if you want to get fancy, you can blend in extras and mix and match scoops to make the perfect sundae.
3214 P St NW
2. Captain Cookie and the Milk Man
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Captain Cookie is the best if you want more than just your average ice cream sundae. Here you can order your ice cream or you can order a homemade ice cream cookie sandwich, the speciality!
3. Dolcezza
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Dolcezza has multiple locations around the city and their Dupont Circle one is one of the best. Their gelato comes in many different flavors, such as Thai Coconut Milk and Ginger Cardamom Pistachio.
1704 Connecticut Ave NW
4. Larry's Homemade Ice Cream
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Larry’s is one of the most beloved mom and pop ice cream shops in the DC area. They serve high quality homemade ice cream out of a tiny basement shop.
1633 Connecticut Ave NW

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5. Love & Faith Community Cafe
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Order liquid nitrogen all-natural ice cream and watch it transform right in from to your eyes at this unique coffee and ice cream shop in Shaw. You can also order smoothies, cold pressed juices and pastries.
2424 14th St NW
6. Trickling Springs Creamery
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Trickling Springs is at Union Market and is the place to find fresh dairy and fantastic ice cream. They serve quality made-from-scratch ice cream that’s made from simple, clean artisan ingredients.
1309 5th St NE
7. Momofuku Milk Bar
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Momofuku is not a typical ice cream shop and if you are purist, it might not be your ideal choice. However if you love unique places and icy treats and homemade baked goods, try it out! Their "cereal milk" soft serve is made with milk, cornflakes, brown sugar and a pinch of salt!
1090 I St NW
8. Pitango Gelato
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Located near the Verizon Center, this gelato and coffee combo place have rotating flavors of fantastic gelato. You can mix and match your flavors so if you want to combine creamy hazelnut with fruity passion fruit, you can!
413 7th St NW
9. Ice Cream Jubilee
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The Navy Yard’s go-to ice cream spot is known for it’s many diverse flavors. This cool shop is located at Yards Park and if you go, try their Banana Bourbon Caramel ice cream, it’s a local favorite!
301 Water St SE

Will you adventure on this mouthwatering ice cream trail? While you’re sampling DC’s delicious ice cream, don’t forget to stop by this awesome ice cream factory!

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