Posted in Maine
August 08, 2017
This Mouthwatering Ice Cream Trail In Maine Is All You’ve Ever Dreamed Of And More
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…eating as much ice cream as possible in one weekend in Maine! If summer’s favorite dessert is something you can’t seem to get enough of, we recommend you consider jumping in the car with your favorite people and checking out each of these delectable shops. From cones covered in sprinkles to cups overflowing with chocolate sauce, there’s not a bad option in the bunch. And, hey – if you’d rather have some solid alone time with your ice cream, leave everyone behind and make this a solo, self-discovery journey. No shame in that game. Or in eating an ice cream cone alone at the side of the road.
This is a good choice for those who are adventurous! We love travel and we love ice cream, so naturally an ice cream shop that's meant to represent flavors across the globe is our dream. The ice cream combinations are totally unconventional - things like Spicy Rocky Road and Nutella Cranberry grace the menu - and the classics are perfectly...classic!
6 Spring Street, Kennebunkport / 207-251-6866
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6 Spring Street, Kennebunkport / 207-251-6866
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There are so many flavors here, you'll have the staff answering questions for hours if you want to understand every single one. Instead, try something unique and thank us later. The coffee oreo gets rave reviews, as does the Maine blueberry. And, if they have it, get the ice cream that comes packed with Needhams!
2 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth / 207-799-3533
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2 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth / 207-799-3533
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Toots is another favorite! If you've got kids with you, they'll love meeting all the cows that live on this working farm. The ice cream is made right on the premises and the flavors are as unique as the feeling of eating your ice cream with barn animals. Try the Candy Store Floor, which is exactly what it sounds like minus any actual floor.
137 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth / 207-829-3723
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137 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth / 207-829-3723
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If you don't know any better, you might pass right by this Thomaston establishment that blends right in. Unless it's a summer night with one of their signature lines. Get any of the flavors hanging in the window, but be prepared for a full cone - the portions are generous! And, they now take credit cards.
189 New County Road, Thomaston / 207-390-0121
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189 New County Road, Thomaston / 207-390-0121
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A bit off the main strip in Rockland is Lulu's. This place is easy to miss, but we recommend you find it! They've got tons of creative flavors - things like Bourbon vanilla and gingery ginger - along with delicious sorbet and gelato. If you like enjoying your dessert outside, you'll love the shade trees and live music!
Oak Street, between Main and Union, Rockland / 207-226-1105
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Oak Street, between Main and Union, Rockland / 207-226-1105
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Using Maine-sourced ingredients whenever possible, this homestead-loving ice creamery will have you tasting Vacationland with every lick. You'll find them in Monroe, as well as stocked in a variety of stores and at farmers' markets: Augusta at Mill Park on Tuesdays from 2-6pm (May-Oct),
Camden at Knox Mill on Wednesdays from 3-6pm (June-Sept),
Rockland at Harbor Park on Thursdays 9-12:30pm (May-Oct) and
Downtown Waterville on the Concourse on Thursdays 2-6pm (May-Oct.)
Various locations
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Various locations
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This one needs no real explanation. If you're a Mainer, you know Gifford's. With locations all over the state, along with the original in Skowhegan, this place is pretty much synonymous with Maine. When you were in high school there's a good chance you worked here as well! If you don't live near one of the five locations, you can always pick up a pint at your local grocery store. We love Muddy Boots and Maine Lobster Tracks! Don't worry, there's no lobster included.
25 Hathaway Street, Skowhegan / 207-950-2604
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25 Hathaway Street, Skowhegan / 207-950-2604
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The best thing about Butterfield's is that they ONLY serve homemade goodness! The ice cream flavors are unique - Mint Katahdin Breeze anyone? And the setting is lovely. Prefer your ice cream liquefied? They'll make anything into a milkshake!
136 W. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft / 207-564-2513
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136 W. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft / 207-564-2513
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While we hate to play favorites, we can't help it. This place just might be our favorite. With an incredible variety of creative flavors and super friendly staff, Mount Desert is just a nice place to end a day. Our favorite is Restaurant Buttermint (get it with chocolate chunks and it's the best mint chocolate chip you've ever had!) and the Blueberry Streusel. Another can't-miss? The Dude, which is a little like a white russian for dessert!
325 Main Street and 7 Firefly Lane, Bar Harbor or 51 Exchange Street in Portland.
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325 Main Street and 7 Firefly Lane, Bar Harbor or 51 Exchange Street in Portland.
For more information, check them out online by clicking here.
A stop here will take you slightly off-course, but we had to include it for the more hearty, ice-cream adventurers among you! If you find yourself in The County, THIS is the place to stop. Sure, they've got lots of fun flavors, but the real treat is the fact that everyone is friendly and kind. And, the word "dairy" doesn't just include the ice cream. Stock up on things like butter here too! Bring cash, because they don't take credit cards.
25 Commonwealth Avenue, Houlton / 207-532-3170
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25 Commonwealth Avenue, Houlton / 207-532-3170
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While you’re out in Maine living your best life consider checking out this fun hike. It has nothing to do with ice cream, but it ends in a beautiful waterfall that’s almost as nice as a homemade cup of the cold stuff.
