Summer is almost here. You know what that means? No longer will you shut the door in winter's face once you arrive home from work, only to curl up under fifteen blankets and pretend the outside world doesn't exist. Warm weather and longer daylight hours mean that after dinner, you and your family will be left enthusiastic and eager to go out and do something... And often that means getting ice cream! Here are some of the best ice cream parlors in Pennsylvania.

1. The Udder Choice, Ephrata

The Udder Choice offers a variety of delicious food for breakfast and lunch as well as their scrumptious homemade ice cream and long list of specialty sundaes. For more information about The Udder Choice and to view its menus, head to the website.

2. Penn State Berkey Creamery, State College

The Penn State Berkey Creamery is the biggest university creamery in the entire country and is well known throughout the state, afterall, it's been around since 1889! Featuring a wide array of flavors, this creamery even ships its ice cream to 48 states. To learn more about Penn State Berkey Creamery and to view its ice cream flavors, head to the website.

3. Bassett's Ice Cream, Philadelphia

Bassett's is known as the oldest ice cream company in the country and has been in operation in Philadelphia since 1861. Visit its location at Reading Terminal Market but if you don't live close and crave their delicious ice cream, pints can be shipped nationwide. For more on Bassett's Ice Cream, head to the website.

4. Lapp Valley Farm, New Holland

Lapp Valley Farm in Lancaster Couty offers a large variety of ice cream creations using cream from the farm's cows, who you can visit while you're there. They also make their own waffle cones. Delicious! For more on Lapp Valley Farm, head to the webpage.

5. Nuts About Ice Cream, Bethlehem

Located in the Lehigh Valley, Nuts About Ice Cream specializes in unique and exotic flavors. Come here to try something new or to enjoy one of your old favorites. For more information on Nuts About Ice Cream, head to the website.

6. Handel's, Various Locations

Handel's has been making homemade ice cream on site daily since 1945 and uses only the best ingredients. Over the years, this creamery has expanded its menu to include over 10 flavors of ice cream and yogurt. For more information on Handel's, visit the website.

7. Chester Springs Creamery, Chester Springs

As far as creameries in Pennsylvania go, this one can't be beat! Chester Springs Creamery, located on Milky Way Farm, pays homage to their cows by naming all of their absolutely delicious ice cream flavors after the cattle. How cute! For more information on Nuts About Ice Cream, head to the website.

8. Sarris Candies, Canonsburg

Specializing in chocolates as well as ice cream, Sarris began over 50 years ago when the founder, Frank, made a box of chocolates for his soon-to-be-wife, Athena, as a way to woo her. The romantic gesture was successful in more ways than one. Today, Sarris Candies is one of the best places to get ice cream in Pennsylvania. For more information on this old-fashioned ice cream parlor, visit the website.

9. Owowcow, Ottsville

With a name that's almost as much fun as their ice cream is to eat, Owowcow serves homemade, organic treats made from locally sourced ingredients. For more information on Owowcow, visit the website.

All of these parlors look amazing, and many of them pay homage to the state's rich agricultural roots and the many happy cows who live here! What are some other best ice cream parlors in Pennsylvania that should be added to this list? What's your favorite place to get ice cream?