Cornell Cooperative Extension and Orange County Tourism make it easy to find the best places to visit in summer.
The Orange County Ice Cream Trail features 14 locally owned ice cream stands that make their own sweet treats or farm-to-table products in their retail stores.
Here is your guide to the 2024 Trail:
- 5 Water St., Port Jervis, NY 12771
- 845-856-8560 | March to October
- Sunday to Thursday: 12 noon to 9 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 12 noon to 10 pm
Homemade ice cream in an original 1950’s style ice cream parlor with table service inside and plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the Delaware River. Grill menu, dairy-free and sugar-free options available.
- 140 Eatontown Road, Middletown, NY 10940
- 845-355-4335 | Café and market open year round
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday
A quaint organic maple farm is home to a cute little ice cream shop that offers Jane’s Ice Cream, as well as lattes, waffles, and savory treats. The farmer’s market features local and handmade products. Online ordering available.
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Moo Moos Ice Cream at Freedom Hill Farm
- 115 Grange Road, Otisville, NY 10998
- 845-386-5798 | April to October
- Daily from 12 to 20 o’clock
Visitors to this farm’s ice cream stand are welcome to explore and visit the many animals that live there.
Blueberry Mountain
- 655 Rt. 17M, Middletown, NY 10940
- 845-344-2500 | April to October
- Sunday to Thursday 12–20 hrs
- Friday and Saturday: 12pm to 9pm
Next to a mini golf course, ice cream with local fruit is served on homemade waffle cones. Ask about a catering service where you can build your own sundae.
- 20 Matthews St, Goshen, NY 10924
- 845-360-5232 | Year round
- Sunday 12pm–7pm
- 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday
- 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Homemade ice cream with vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free options. Fresh fruit smoothies and ice cream cakes made to order. Online ordering possible.
Sweet Tymes
- 159 West Main St., Goshen, NY 10924
- 646-402-3275 | Year round
- Monday to Saturday: 12 noon to 8 pm
This quaint ice cream shop also offers milkshakes, custom cakes and other baked goods, homemade fudge and chocolate, and a variety of nostalgic sweets. Delivery available via DoorDash.
- 134 West Main St., Goshen, NY 10924
- 845-615-9089 | Year round
- Daily from 12 to 21 o’clock
Try a traditional Italian affogato at this popular spot in downtown Orange County. Handcrafted Italian ice cream and gelato are served along with real fruit sorbet, sundaes and milkshakes.
- 28 St. James PIace, Goshen, NY 10924
- 845-360-5923 | April to October
- Daily from 12 to 21 o’clock
Enjoy homemade ice cream, Italian ice, gelato and ice cream sandwiches in a tranquil garden setting along the Orange County Heritage Trail. Online ordering available.
Dairy products delicacy
- 186 North Main St., Florida, NY 10921
- 845-651-3600 | April to September
- Daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Try fresh seasonal fruit in a fruit ice cream or frozen yogurt. The grill menu features offerings made with local vegetables.
- 161 State Rt. 94., Warwick, NY 10990
- 845-986-1059 | Year round
- Opening hours vary
This local farmers market has a cafe, bar, cidery and garden center. Try an apple cider donut and an ice cream sundae.
- 250 Rt. 32, Central Valley, NY 10917
- 845-273-1111 | Year round
- Daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The ice cream selection includes dairy-free, vegan, nut-free and gluten-free options. Baked goods include cookies and small dessert plates. Online ordering possible.
The ice cream parlor
- 419 Main St., Highland Falls, NY 10928
- 845-446-2380 | March to November
- 13:00 to 20:00 Monday to Thursday
- Friday to Saturday 12 noon to 10 pm
- Sunday, 12.00 to 21.00
Seasonal Perry’s ice cream flavors can be enjoyed on a homemade waffle cone or in a customized malt shake. Delivery available through GrubHub.
- 297 Main St, Cornwall, NY 12518
- 845-372-2822 | Year round
- 11.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday
- Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We serve Jane’s Ice Cream as well as specialty baked goods, cakes, candies and other confectionery. Online ordering available.
- 2159 State Rt. 94, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577
- 845-496-4258 | April to September
- Daily from 12 to 20 o’clock
This Orange County landmark has been around since 1956 and was featured in Martin Scorsese’s 2019 crime drama The Irishman. It serves homemade ice cream with locally sourced ingredients, such as rhubarb and apple cider doughnuts.
