Summer in Maine is synonymous with wet hair, sandy skin and bare feet. It also goes hand in hand with the most important food staple of all: ice cream! Vacationland has lots of different options, but somehow soft serve seems the most appropriate in the summertime. We were excited to learn that this classic spot in South Portland was voted the best in the state by Buzzfeed. It’s incredibly well-deserved!

If you've been in South Portland, you certainly know the big red-roofed barn sitting on Cottage Rd. At one point it looked like this.
Red's Dairy Freeze / Facebook
Red's has been delighting ice-cream loving patrons since 1952 - that's 66 seasons of perfect soft serve!
Red's Dairy Freeze / Facebook
And, now, it's finally been recognized as the best in the state.
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You won't find a fancy menu at Red's - just the simplicity of delicious soft serve ice cream made with fresh ingredients.
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In fact, their current strawberry soft serve is made with strawberries from Maxwell's Farm in Cape Elizabeth!
Red's Dairy Freeze / Facebook
In the past strawberries have even been picked my employees of the Red's.
Red's Dairy Freeze / Facebook
While the ingredients are special, the perfect cone is why people come here night after night, every summer.
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It's not uncommon to find a long line. We like to get their in the early afternoon because it means you can justify coming again for a second cone after dinner.

There are plenty of topping from which to choose, but whipped cream is a must-have.
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Whatever you order, just the image of the lit-up sign at dusk will make you love Maine summers all over again.
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Red’s Dairy Freeze is located at 167 Cottage Rd., South Portland. You can call them on 207-799-7506. Visit them on Facebook, too!

For more summer fun, check out these 10 other great spots for ice cream in the state of Maine.

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