What's summer without delicious ice cream to treat ourselves to? It's a fun family outing and a special seasonal item that'll have you craving it's refreshing tastiness by the time you finish reading this list. Here are some of Kentucky's best ice cream places to kick off your summer and kickstart your taste buds.

1. The Comfy Cow

The name really says it all. It's a cute comfy place that offers yummy treats. Lots of signature flavors, I recommend a Kentucky classic, the Bourbon Ball flavor. Locations across Louisville, KY.

2. Homemade Ice Cream And Pie Kitchen

Not only do they have crazy good ice cream, but it's a full service bakery. You get the best of both worlds, ice cream and baked goods. Of course this is at the top of our list! Locations across Louisville, KY.

3. Chaney's Dairy Barn

The Barn offers premium homemade ice cream made right there on it's property. They also offer homemade sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads made fresh daily. Located in Bowling Green, KY.

4. Dairy Kastle

The Kastle has been serving delicious soft serve ice cream and chili dogs for over 35 years. This place is definitely a childhood favorite for many. Located in Louisville, KY.

5. Sav's Chill

Near the University of Kentucky campus, Sav's serves gelato, frozen yogurt and sorbet. Located in Lexington, KY.

6. Sweet Tooth

Nothing says summer like going to Sweet Tooth and getting some of their homemade ice cream and ice balls! Located in Newport, KY.

7. The Colonel's Creamery

This favorite offers handcrafted artisan ice cream by the scoop in cones, cups, sundaes, floats, shakes, malts and pints to go for those wanting more for later (who doesn't!?). Located in Florence, KY.

8. The Sweet Spot

This dessert cafe has a unique lunch menu and of course, the desserts are where it's at! With a menu that's constantly updated, they keep things changed up and you'll be coming back for more. Located in Lexington, KY.

10. Mad Scoops

This Eastern Kentucky place offers yummy seasonal flavors and is a new innovative parlor in Richmond, KY.

9. The Arctic Scoop

It's known as a "nitro ice cream" parlor, it uses liquid nitrogen as a freezing agent right in front of your eyes. Go for the experience, leave with a tummy full! Located in Louisville, KY.

11. Lic's Deli And Ice Cream

Abbreviated for Lloyd's Ice Cream Shoppes started in 1950 in Evansville, Indiana and made it's way to Owensboro, KY. Come in for old-fashioned style ice cream, cakes and cookies.

12. SuperHero Creamery

This one is truly a unique experience, browse through comics, action figures and collectibles while devouring some ice cream. Where else can you do that? Located in Ashland, KY.

13. Dorsie's Dairy Bar

Stop in for a chili dog or a milk shake, this dairy bar typically has a large line, but is worth the wait. Located in Pikeville, KY.

I don't know about you, but all this talk of ice cream has got me yearning for that summertime special. Which ice cream shop holds the best memories for you? And which one have you had your eyes on that you can't wait to hit first?