The Natural State is full of fun places to visit, from natural gorges to the most decadent ice cream treats you've tried in years! We've planned out the perfect ice cream trail that will take you from one side of the state to the next, making it the perfect way to spend the day. The drive time on Arkansas’s ice cream trail is five hours and there are nine stops. You’ve got options when it comes to how to conquer it; you can either drive the five hours in a few delicious days, or you can spread it out over several perfectly sweet weekend adventures. If you're seeking the best ice cream in Arkansas? You don' have far to look, friends. It's a quick car ride away, and one well worth the time.

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1. Scoops (Hot Springs)

At Scoops you're going to find ice cream that’s churned daily right in the store. Though most of the flavors there are made from family recipes, they do like to mix it up with new additions like blueberry cobbler and salted caramel. Whether you want a cone or a banana split, you’ll find a sweet treat you love at 4034 Central Avenue in Hot Springs. It's one of the best ice cream shops in Arkansas, and you don't want to miss it. You can learn more about this delicious eatery right here.

2. Salem Dairy Bar (Benton)

Continue your search for the best ice cream in Arkansas with a quick 42 minute drive to your next destination. Salem Dairy Bar is an old school drive up joint that will serve you from the walk up window. With their freshly made shakes, sundaes, and malts, you’re going to love stepping up to order your frozen treat at 6406 Congo Road in Benton. Learn more with a visit to the Salem Dairy Bar official Facebook page.

3. Green Corner Store (Little Rock)

If you’re looking for the coolest old school soda fountain in Arkansas, you can’t do much better than the Green Corner Store at 1423 Main Street Suite D in Little Rock. Even better, Green Corner Store is the place to get sweet treats made by Loblolly Creamery. If you don’t know about Loblolly Creamery, you need to know that they specialize in making small batch ice cream from local ingredients. Every batch is handcrafted, and the result is just about the best ice cream in Arkansas you’ve ever had. You can find more information right here.

4. Arkansas Pineapple Whip (Conway)

Alright, sure. It might not be a classic ice cream spot, and Arkansas Pineapple Whip isn’t like other ice cream places. They’re serving up tropical flavors in the form of creamy goodness from a well placed food truck. The Conway truck is parked at 380 Harkrider Street, making the drive from the Green Corner Store only about thirty minutes. The pineapple floats are especially unique and delicious, but you really can't go wrong with anything from the menu at Arkansas Pineapple Whip. Hungry for more? Check out their official Facebook page for more information.

5. Diamond Drive-In (Clarksville)

You’re going to head up I-40 for less than thirty minutes to reach our next stop. Diamond Drive-In is a longstanding Clarksville favorite, and you’ve got to try a burger and shake there. Diamond Drive-In not only has that old school appeal, they also have shakes, malts, and sundaes that are absolutely delicious. This retro treasure is located at 1206 West Main Street in Clarksville. If someone asks you where to find the best ice cream in Arkansas, this spot is bound to be on the list. Learn more about the Diamond Drive-In on their Facebook page.

6. Delicias Michoacanas (Fort Smith)

The dried fruit ice cream at Delicias Michoacanas is creamy heaven, and you don’t want to miss out on their popsicles either. In fact, you’re not going to find an imperfect item on their menu. Everything is delicious and refreshing. The drive from Clarksville with take you a little under an hour, but it’s worth every minute. You can find Delicias Michoacanas at 2304 Rogers Avenue Suite C in Fort Smith. Here’s some more info, if you’re looking.

7. Burton’s Comfort Creamery (Fayetteville)

We’re driving an hour for the next leg of our journey, all the way up to Fayetteville for two stops we just couldn’t leave off this list. Burton’s Comfort Creamery is a food truck and it is necessary to this list of your future plans because they serve the most premium soft serve ice cream you can buy for $4 a cone. Think of the best ice cream cone toppings you can imagine, and they'll do even better than that. The Tellagraham is vanilla ice cream drizzled with Nutella and then covered in crushed graham crackers. That’s right, y’all, they’ve put Nutella on top of their soft serve. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. You can get it at 372 West Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Check out their official website, right here if you’re looking to learn more.

What do you think, friends? Have you found it, the best ice cream in Arkansas? Make sure to leave your tips and tricks for these sweet treats in the comments below!

For more desserts you'll love, you'll want to read about the Natural State pie trail and check out this cupcake shop.