
The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. This year that's July 16th, and what better way to celebrate it than with a cone, a cup, a sundae—or maybe all three? If you're new to the area, there are plenty of places serving up delicious frozen treats near Harrisburg homes for sale. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Urban Churn - 1004 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17102
If you're tired of traditional flavors and want to try something different, Urban Churn is the place for you. Their delicious craft ice cream flavors include honey lemon and lavender, mango habanero, and even sauerkraut, sweet potato casserole, and bread and butter pickle! They also have internationally inspired offerings such as tiramisu sundaes and baklava ice cream sandwiches. Everything is made with high-quality, all-natural ingredients, including local PA dairy with 16% butterfat, churned to perfection to be some of the most delicious and unusual ice cream you'll ever eat.
- Nittany Scoops - 2537 Brindle Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Located in The Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace, Nittany Scoops has a rotating array of flavors of the week, including anything from Death by Chocolate to raspberry fudge to bittersweet mint. There are a few favorites that show up regularly, but they're also always trying out something new. Open daily from noon-9 p.m. throughout the summer, their delicious ice cream, directly from the Penn State Creamery, is everything you want in a cone for not much money.
- 3B Ice Cream - 4701 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111
3B Ice Cream is a great example of simple things done well. Their hand-dipped ice cream comes in cones, shakes, sundaes, and sandwiches, in a variety of classic flavors like mint chocolate chip, butter pecan, cookie dough, and strawberry cheesecake. They also have a few unique varieties, like lemon blueberry crunch or cashew raspberry swirl. Whatever you order, you can be sure it will be delicious. They also have an allergen chart to ensure that whatever flavor you get, everything in your ice cream is safe for you to eat.
- Massey's Frozen Custard - 600 W. High St., Carlisle, PA 17013
Massey's Frozen Custard is a small shop, but they serve huge scoops of ice cream in flavors like orange pineapple, Mississippi Mud Pie, cherry vanilla, and more. Located near Carlisle homes for sale, they have both hand-dipped and soft serve ice cream available, as well as dairy-, lactose-, and sugar-free options, so you can enjoy a delicious cone no matter what your dietary needs.
- Leo's Homemade Ice Cream - 816 W. High St., Carlisle, PA 17013
Every flavor at Leo's Homemade Ice Cream is made fresh, in-store. Located just a couple of blocks from Massey's, Leo's Homemade Ice Cream is ranked among the best in the country, with flavors ranging from cake batter and brownie to salted caramel and habanero cornbread. They have a huge selection, including several sugar-free options, and everything is delicious. Get a cone to enjoy now or a pint to enjoy later, and try their amazing ice cream pies as well. Plus, check out the Flavor Cam on their website, where you can keep an eye on what flavors they currently offer.
This is just the beginning of what the Harrisburg area has to offer. Contact us if you're ready to make Harrisburg your new home. Our real estate agents will help you find a house that meets your needs in a neighborhood you'll love.