Indulge in a scrumptious treat – while sampling some of the best ice cream in Pennsylvania – by hitting the road on this mouthwatering ice cream trail. You’ll travel to the big city and small towns throughout Eastern Pennsylvania (and some of Central Pennsylvania), where you’ll have the delicious challenge of deciding what ice cream treat to order.

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Enjoy some of the best ice cream in Eastern Pennsylvania along this scrumptious ice cream trail. What ice cream shop do you think has the best ice cream in PA? Let us know in the comments!  In Here are several more ice cream parlors in Pennsylvania you’ll definitely want to visit.

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What is the most famous ice cream shop in Pennsylvania?

Bassett’s Ice Cream in Pennsylvania might be the most famous ice cream shop in the state. It’s also the oldest, dating back to 1885. The Philadelphia ice cream shop sits in the popular Reading Terminal Market. Bassett’s Ice Cream serves an assortment of scrumptious flavors – from mocha chip to vanilla fudge. If you prefer sorbet, you can opt for raspberry, lemon, or orange.

Pair ice cream and donuts for the most taste-tantalizing treat you might ever have, which you’ll find at Happy Buns in State College. The donut shop serves ice cream with toppings in between the top and bottom of a donut. Just make sure you’re hungry and ready to wait in line. (Don’t worry; it’s worth it.)

Where can I find the best desserts in Pennsylvania?

If you think chocolate is the best dessert, make your way to Café Chocolate in Lititz. Peruse the menu that’s brimming with chocolate goodies, including drinks and desserts. Try the frozen hot chocolate or the chocolate frozen lush, for example, before moving on to the dark chocolate crepes, the chocolate oatmeal, or the chocolate Bundt cake.

Next time you’re craving a donut for dessert, check out Jack Frost Donuts in Erie. The donuts are made from scratch each morning, so make sure you arrive early to grab some. Glazed and sugar are among the popular donut flavors.

Can I visit any drive-thru ice cream parlors in Pennsylvania?

You can find a classic drive-thru ice cream parlor in Pennsylvania when you visit Scotty’s Ice Cream in Washington. Start your visit with a delicious meal – from burgers to wing dings – or just go straight for the ice cream. Scotty’s Ice Cream serves such goodies as sundaes, cones, and hurricanes.

You can also find takeout ice cream in Pennsylvania at various places, including Eder’s Ice Cream in Montoursville. The classic ice cream shop serves huge portions of such popular flavors as mandarin orange, maple walnut, and peanut butter.

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