Do you really need a reason to get excited about visiting an authentic, small-town ice cream shop? The answer is no. In and around the Virginia Valley you will discover a variety of ole timey ice cream shops that will send you straight back into childhood. Remember being a kid and churning your own ice cream? Well that's how we still do it here in the Virginia Valley. Nowhere else will you find a purer tasting version of this classic American treat.
Big Dipper Ice Cream Shop
90 Lee Jackson Hwy., Suite 160, Staunton VA 24401 540-885-4778
1235 W. Main St., Waynesboro VA 22980
540-942-5282
Delicious homemade ice cream made fresh daily. Cones, cups, sundaes, splits, shakes, smootheis, flurries and Italian ice. Also serving fresh coffees and specialty drinks. Credit cards accepted, wheelchair accessible. $
Kline’s Dairy Bar & Hog Wild BBQ
Homemade custard style ice cream made fresh daily. Carolina BBQ, burgers and hot dogs. Open year round, 7 days a week, M-Su 11:00 am-9:00 pm (11:00 pm seasonal.) Smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, credit cards, pets welcome. L/D
540-885-4664 906 Greenville Ave., Staunton
www.klinesdairybar.com
Purple Cow Corral
10 Purple Cow Road, Waynesboro VA 22980 540-943-4436
The Split Banana Co.
Fantastic homemade ice cream, gelato and sorbet with fresh ingredients. Great prices. M 4:00 pm-10:00 pm. Tu-Sa 11:00am-10:00 pm, Su 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, credit cards accepted. WiFi (free)
540-448-5628 7 W. Beverley St., Staunton
www.thesplitbanana.com
Willy's Ice Cream
(seasonal)
2800 W. Main St., Waynesboro VA 22980
540-942-2663