What’s your idea of warm-weather fun? Whether it’s playing 18 rounds at a classic course, savoring a delicious ice cream cone, hiking the trails, strolling the gardens, listening to music under the stars or reveling in the sun, sand and sea of the Jersey Shore, the Garden State has so much to offer. Read on for an overview of dozens of ways to enjoy yourself in the wonderful weeks ahead. And for even more great information, go to VisitNJ.org and download a free NJ travel guide.
A cool way to enjoy warm days: The inside scoop of NJ ice cream spots
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When the weather heats up, there’s nothing like cooling off with an ice-cold treat. From newfangled ice cream shops to historic roadside stands, here are some favorites you’ve got to try.
Cliff’s Homemade Ice Cream: Situated along Route 46 in Ledgewood, this iconic roadside ice cream parlor has been a family favorite since 1975. Choose from 11 soft-serve flavors and more than 60 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream, then sit at a picnic table to indulge.
The Bent Spoon: This farm-to-spoon ice creamery in Princeton focuses on local and organic ingredients. Choose from pairings such as Strawberry Earl Grey, Apricot & Thyme and Avocado Coconut, or enjoy a scoop of ice cream sandwiched between two freshly baked cookies. Vegan options are available.
OwowCow Creamery: This Lambertville ice cream shop has plenty of swoon-worthy flavors. Choose from 24 flavors, such as Chocolate Jalapeño, Lime Cilantro, and Chocolate-Covered Strawberry.
Torico Ice Cream: Generations of families have enjoyed spending time at this Jersey City mainstay. Marvel at a dazzling palette of colorful flavors, from Pineapple Coconut or Ginger to Strawberry Cheesecake or Chocolate Marshmallow.
Springer’s Homemade Ice Cream:
The building housing this Stone Harbor staple has been around since Prohibition. Take your pick from 50 flavors of freshly made ice cream, ices, gelato and sorbets.
Van Dyk’s Homemade Ice Cream: Summertime is ice cream time at this seasonal, cash-only ice cream parlor in Ridgewood, where the scoops, sundaes and milkshakes come in an array of flavors from Strawberry and Cookie Dough to Banana Oreo and Salted Caramel Truffle.
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I have another one for you to try. It’s amazing homemade icecream!!!!
Vincent’s Mount Holly New Jersey
Absolutely Amazing!!!!
Thank you for the recommendation!
Love Vincent’s!
I’ll go with Halo Pub in Princeton and Hamilton. The decor (Although recreated) is fantastic (particularly in Hamilton) and the ice cream is excellent and reasonably priced. The only drawback is they don’t have a no-sugar option for those who require it.
You forgot Royal Crown Custard in Hammonton NJ — great custard flavors depending on what’s growing – strawberry- blueberry-peach-pumpkin!!! Also GREAT homemade hard serve ice cream!!!
Gelato Envy in Rockaway, New Jersey. this is a true authentic Italian gelato shop with flavors that change daily and made on site with ingredients sourced from local farms.